Details of Lot 269
SIMSON
A FINE PRESENTATION QUALITY GERMAN 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. 163096

28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, machined ventilated rib and Kersten bolt extensions, the frame, locks and top lever profusely engraved with deeply carved scrolling foliage entwined around scenes of woodland game and dogs, against a stippled matt ground, pierced trigger guard, non-automatic safety catch, the 14 3/4-inch well figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad further deeply carved with scrolling foliage, 7lb. 1oz., German nitro proof, in a modern leather case
S2

Please note that VAT @ 20% is payable on the hammer price.

The gun appears little used and the proof marks date it to 1956.

Sold for £4000
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, London
14 December 2016
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply