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!
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We employ a full time gunsmith on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase.
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Condition:
Used, Minor Wear
Caliber:
20 Gauge
Location:
MI
Trades Accepted:
Shipping Notes: 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*****
LET ME SELL YOUR GUNS!!! As you can see, I do a thorough job, am nationally known, and have hundreds of existing customers looking for your gun! Federally licensed dealer of Classic American Doubles, i.e. Fox, Parker, Ithaca, L.C. Smith, Lefever. Guns must be shipped to licensed dealer. Layaways accepted. No returns on layaways. I BUY SHOTGUNS, COLLECTIONS OR ONE AT A TIME.
