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Krieghoff Model 32 O/U Shotgun w/5 Barrel Sets

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,750.00 USD
Krieghoff Model 32 O/U Shotgun w/5 Barrel Sets
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Krieghoff Standard Model 32 Over/Under Shotgun With Five Fitted Barrel Sets and Three Sub-Gauge Insert Sets, #3797, blue finish, single selective mechanical trigger with barrel selector toggle in the triggerguard and manual top tang safety; barrels with 8mm ventilated ribs, white front and silver middle beads, importer marked ''Made for Europa Corporation Miami Florida''. Bbl. 1) #3797, 30'', 12 ga,, 2-3/4'', Ulm Proof date 5/69, bores measure .731'' and .736'', chokes originally stamped Full/Full are now bored cylinder. Bbl. 2) #3797, 28'' ported, 12 ga., 2-3/4'', Ulm Proof date 8/68, now out of proof with bores opened to .775'' for use with Briley sub-gauge inserts. Bbl. 3) no serial #, 28'', 20 ga., 3'' magnum, Ulm Proof date 10/68, bores measure .630'' and .633'', chokes stamped Skeet/Skeet measure .008'' and .005''. Bbl. 4) no serial #, 28'', 28 ga., 3'' magnum, Ulm Proof date 5/69, bores measure .554'', chokes stamped Skeet/Skeet measure .005'', Bbl. 5) no serial #, 28'', .410'', 3'' magnum, Ulm Proof date 6/69, chokes stamped Skeet/Skeet. Sub-gauge inserts by Briley are 20 ga., 28 ga., and .410'', all with removable skeet chokes. The semi-gloss walnut pistol grip buttstock features a height adjustable comb, checkered side panels, rosewood pistol grip cap, vacant initial oval on the toe line and along with the fingergroove target forearm has 24 LPI skip-line checkering. Length of pull is 14-1/2'' over a 1-3/8'' black rubber recoil pad, drop at heel is 1-7/8'', assembled weight with bbl. 1 is 8-1/2 lbs. The frame, bbl. 1 and sub-gauge inserts are housed in a two-tone wood and leatherette key lock case, no keys present; the four 28'' barrels are in a second case of a similar style with six Briley removable choke sets for the sub-gauge inserts, two for each gauge, with barrel tools, assorted spare parts and two keys. Overall condition remains very good with 95% blue on the barrels and frame sides, 75% blue on the underside of the frame with the trigger guard mostly silvered; assembly points and barrel ribs have moderate scuffs and scratches, barrel and insert bores are bright; stock and forearm have scattered mars and scrapes with wood to metal beginning separations at the stock head and a 1'' hairline fracture from the top tang; sliding safety engages loosely, ejectors are weak, barrels have slight play in the hangers, lock-up with all barrels is good but along with internal action components should be inspected. Cases are sturdy with cover material loosening along one edge; two of three interior divider leather retaining straps in the smaller case are missing. Est.: $3,500-$5,000. (Modern)