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A RUSSIAN PRESENTATION 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. 7963
29 1/2-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about full and extra full choke borings, machined ventilated rib, Kersten bolt extension, the frame and top lever heavily carved with foliate scrollwork surrounding scenes of Mongol warriors on horseback with swords, shields and helmets, the whole surrounded by thin line gold borders, gold washed triggers, 15-inch figured stock with pistol grip, 7lb. 10oz., nitro proof
The gun is clearly a presentation piece and is the type of gun that was produced for Khrushchev and subsequent Russian leaders to present to other world leaders and overseas officials. To whom this example was presented is not known.
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| Sotheby's, New Bond Street, London |
| 16 April 2014 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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