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Hubertus, Prague, SxS Boxlock Shotgun

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Hubertus, Prague, SxS Boxlock Shotgun
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Hubertus, Prague, Side-by-Side Scalloped Frame Boxlock Shotgun, #5513, 16 ga., 2-9/16'' chs., 27-5/8'' blue finish barrels with 3/8'' matted concave rib and front silver bead, Full chokes, double underlugs and single crossbolt, with extractor; barrel flats have a Czechoslovakian nitro-proof and are stamped ''JEN PRO BROKY'' (ONLY FOR SHOT). Mfg. date code is 1921. The matte coin-finished frame has light scroll engraving with line borders and blued triggerguard, double triggers and automatic top-tang sliding safety. The checkered pistol-grip stock and splinter forend are oil finished light-toned walnut with a small shadowline cheekpiece. Length of pull is 15-5/8'' over a 1-1/4'' black Pachmayr ventilated recoil pad; sling swivels are 1'', weight is 6-3/4 lbs. Current condition requires inspection and service by a qualified gunsmith. Barrels are slightly loose on the frame, chambers and bores are rough with heavy accumulated fouling and corrosion which has decreased the bore diameter. The frame is heavily pitted and porous with chipping on the edges and along the barrel top rib. Left fence is dented and screw slots are generally marred. Refinished stock has shrinkage and fine splitting along the grain. Est.: $500-$750. (C&R)