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38th Classic Auction

AT-1220 Wien, Kagraner Platz 9  

Auction on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 from 10:00  | Auction ended

Completed | Physical auction
Lot: 607

s/s rifle Forgeron cal. 9,3 x 74 R serial #3995

Starting price 4.500 EUR
not sold

barrel length 62 cm (24"), stock length 37 cm (14,5"), total length 103 cm (40,5"), weight 3,2 kg, year of manufacture unknown, belgian proof, except slightly wobbly system condition 3-4
Barrels marked "Forgeron Liege" and "Acier comprime", quarter rib with German claw mount bases, fixed sights, ejectors, bright action engraved with ornaments, colour case hardened on the inside, disc-set strikers, locking via double underlugs and purdy nose, sliding tang safety, double trigger with articulated front blade, fore-end with Anson push-rod, walnut stock, Prince of Wales grip, cut stock end, with a leather case - interior worn. Proof marks not fully discernible, *Y for proof marker of the period 1927-1955.
A good hunting rifle in a versatile calibre from the house of the Liege gunsmith Alphonse Forgeron.