Johann Springer, Vienna.   Cased, Scoped, 8x57R Boxlock Ejector Double Rifle with Sideplates

Breech face.                                                                                                                                                                              Gold forend inlay.

 23" SxS chopper-lump barrels of Boehler Spezial steel with full raised solid matted rib, 1 standing and 1 folding leaf sight, , acanthus scroll engraved at the muzzles. 14 3/8" pull. Twin, single-set triggers. Fully figured black-streaked, oil-finished walnut stock with classic mullered-border point-pattern checkering, beaded pancake cheekpiece, horn buttplate and pistol-grip cap, Anson-pushbutton-release splinter forend and no swivels. Fine rose & scroll engraving on casehardened receiver with bushed firing pins, double underbites, Holland&Holland-type concealed third fastener and [automatic] SAFE in gold. Zeiss Zielvier scope with duplex reticle numbered to the rifle, on soldered, custom made, Vienna tunnel claw mounts. Weight: 8lbs, 6oz with scope. Built in the English style in 1934, with superb quality and in immaculate condition retaining 99% barrel blue, 98% casehardening colors and 99%blue on the extended tang triggerguard. Tight. Excellent bores. In original oak & leather case with brass corners and maker's oil bottle.  $32,750.

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