Ludwig Borovnik 20 Gauge Over & Under Shotgun
Guns International #: 100467729 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Shotguns - European Double - Shotguns - German Double
Seller's Information
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Seller: Vintage Firearms, Inc
Company: Vintage Firearms, Inc.
Member Since: 5/19/07
First Name: jay
Last Name: shachter
State: Michigan
Zip: 49546
Country: United States
Phone: (616) 292-6240
Phone2: (616) 608-4337
Fax: (616) 608-4701
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 173
Total Number of Listings: 5132
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: credit card, check, certified funds, wire transfer (Advertised price represents the 3% cash discount price. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher cost.)
Description:
Ludwig Borovnik 20 Gauge Over & Under Shotgun
9 PIN SIDELOCK, FERLACH BEST!
General Specs: Ludwig Borovnik, Year Pre 1965, 20 Gauge, 7lbs 2oz, O/U
Serial Number: 40.5409
Most who follow the listing of Vintage Firearms, Inc. know we pursue fine side by side shotguns for our inventory and shooting pleasures. Purdey, Holland, Piotti, Parker, Winchester, A.H. Fox, all of the English and American makers with an occasional Continental gun thrown into the mix...we are experienced with the best makers of fine shotguns on the planet. On occasion we see other fine guns be they rifles, handguns, or in this case, an Austrian BEST OVER/UNDER 20 BORE- clearly a BEST QUALITY fine shotgun; hand detachable 9 pin sidelock, gold washed internals and triggers (front trigger articulated), double underlug locks with Kirsten cross bolt, finely hand filed action with reinforced bolsters, jeweled forend iron, perfectly struck barrels, perfect wood to metal fit, figured walnut stock, luxurious custom made makers case...the list goes on. The full coverage deep scroll engraving with 8 substantial, detailed gold inlays was executed by Albin Obiltschnig, one of Ferlach's most noted master engravers. THIS GUN IS A MASTERPIECE OF THE GUNMAKER'S ART. Add to the sheer beauty of this shotgun the fact that it handles and balances in hand like a dream and is made to shoot and you have a treasure at hand. Borovnik is in business today and builds the finest masterpieces. Visit his at ludwigborovnik to get an idea of the quality we have here in this gun. Cost today is over just over $59,000 and would be 2 years in the making. Buy this gun at a fraction of that cost and enjoy your investment quality shotgun now.
Barrels
Barrel Length: 26 3/4"
Chokes: under .021/ under .027
Bores: mirror
Bore Diameter: .616/.617
Wall Thickness: .030/.030
% Blue: 99%
Chambers: 3"
Ribs: solid top tight
Sights: single ivory
Action
Action: tight right of center
Ejectors or Extractors: Strong - Timed
Case Color: coin finish
Screws: perfect
Engraving: full coverage scroll, fantastic
Trigger Type: double, crisp gold
Trigger Guard Color: coin engraved
Stock
Type: 1/2 round/splinter forend / european figured
LOP: 14 1/8"
LOP To End Of Wood: 13 7/16"
DAH: 2 1/2"
DAC: 1 1/2"
Cast: 3/8" off
Checkering Condition: perfect 28 lines per inch
Butt Treatment: fine leather pad
Other
There are more photos upon request. There is a 30 day mechanical warranty on this gun. Please see all of our fine Vintage Firearms on this . We have many more sxs shotguns for sale and soon to be listed, check back or email us for a preview. Thanks for looking!
JOIN US for The Orvis Game Fair and Country Sporting Weekend at the Sandanona Shooting Grounds in Millbrook, NY on September 20 & 21, 2014! Following that, JOIN US for The 18th Annual Vintage Cup World Side-by-Side Gun & Rifle Championships & Fine Gun Exhibition at the Dover Furnace Shooting Grounds in Dover Plains, NY onSeptember 25-28, 2014!
We employ a full time gunsmith on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase.
Payment Methods: Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax: 6% Michigan Only
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $140.00 We ship internationally!
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes
Other
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SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes