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2211
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$149,500.00 |
HUMONGOUS HOLLAND & HOLLAND FOUR BORE DOUBLE ELEPHANT RIFLE.SN 8336. Cal. 4 bore. (.955 Groove diameter, 11 groove Enfield type rifling) 4″ Chambers. 24″ Fine Damascus bbls, swamped at center with slight flare toward muzzles, are fitted with full length flat rib with dolls head extension. Rear portion behind single standing leaf express rear sight marked for 50 yards, is file cut. Central portion of rib is engraved “Presented to Mirza Toffal Ali Beg Khan Bahadur by Nawab Salar Jung Mukhtar-ul Mulk, Prime Minister of Hyderabad, Ootagamund, June 15, 1885”. Silver bead front sight is longitudinally dovetailed into rib. Top of right bbl is engraved with H&H New Bond street address. Top of left is engraved “Winners of All the “Field” Rifle Trials London 1883″. Breech ends are engraved with wide acanthus bands behind 2-3/8″ triangles of exceptionally well cut scrolling acanthus with floral centers. Matching bands are at muzzles. Gun is numbered “2” on top of dolls head extension, top tang, and on forend iron. Bbl flats are stamped with London black powder proofs for 6 bore. SNs are stamped on bottoms of bbls. A large sling eye is soldered to bottom rib. Massive case hardened Jones underlever round bar action (almost 3-1/2″ across breech face) has nicely filed fences, and is fitted with rebounding back action locks by Brazier sporting large, flat bodied, serpentine hammers with dolphin heads. Top tang extends over comb. Action and locks are engraved with 30% coverage well cut sprays of scroll, as background and accent to very well rendered scenes of big game animals, many for which this rifle would be suited. Right side of action depicts a rhinoceros with large deciduous and palm trees in background. Left side depicts an elephant strolling through open savannah with some trees and mountain in background. A bear in similar background is on left lockplate, and a well limned tiger burns bright from the right. A fine portrait of a lion is on top of action between hammers. SN and “2” are on trigger guard tang which extends to horn grip cap. Fiddle figured and lightly streaked dense European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over Silver type pad, and features right hand shadow line cheekpiece, point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, and a sling eye, matching but smaller than that on bottom of bbl, on toe line. Central portion of cheekpiece has inset gold circle engraved with complex monogram including the large letters “S” and “J” intertwined with smaller letters “M” and “K” and “JUS”. (This rifle is almost identical, except for some nuances of engraving, with four bore rifle no. 8333, made for the Nizam of Hyderabad, and pictured and described on pages 67-69 in HOLLAND & HOLLAND THE ROYAL GUNMAKER by Donald Dallas. Factory records indicate that both rifles were ordered through Rogers, Rock & Co., H&H’s Indian agents. This rifle was undoubtedly part of a large shipment of big bore rifles for various Indian princes.) Matching broad splinter forend has pivoting lever release. Drop at heel: approx 3-5/16″, drop at comb: approx 2-1/4″. Weight: 21 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 14-3/8”. PROVENANCE: Copy of factory ledger page, confirming specs and stating rifle was regulated with 14 drams of powder in a spherical ball. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain over 80% orig Damascus brown with some areas of further browning and discoloration with a number of light marks and dings. Action and locks retain 60 – 70% orig case hardening color with some brown staining and high edges silvered. Top of action colors are vivid, fading and turning brown along grip strap. Trigger guard is essentially all gray to brown patina with traces of dark color hardening under opening lever. Stocks retain most of an old oil refinish over numerous marks and dings, both heavy and light. Sharp edges are slightly rounded. Wood is somewhat below metal at top of grip, which shows a number of well done repairs. Checkering nicely re-cut. Forend wood is fine, checkering re-cut, with a small chip at right front of bbl channel. Pad is an old replacement, fitted to orig curve, and factory specs state rifle was originally made with a “recoil buttplate”. Bores are excellent, very shiny with sharp rifling throughout, with one or two minor imperfections, most likely small flaws in Damascus. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Locks are crisp. An exceptionally cool big bore. 48568-1 MGM31 (60,000-90,000) – Lot 2211 | Click here to view provenance |
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2212
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$0.00 |
FINE HOLLAND & HOLLAND 8 BORE BALL AND SHOT DOUBLE HAMMER GUN.SN 7457. (1883) Cal. 8 bore. 26-1/8″ Fine Damascus bbls have raised, concave rib with dolls head extension. Rib is fitted with single folding leaf express rear sight which nestles into rib well when folded. Rib is engraved “HOLLAND & HOLLAND 98 NEW BOND ST. LONDON”. Bbl flats are stamped with London black powder proofs for 9 bore, bottoms of bbls with SNs. Massive, case hardened, Jones underlever, round bodied action has top strap which extends over comb, and is fitted with peninsula rebounding back action locks with tall round bodied serpentine hammers and front sliding safeties, which engage with hammers in rebounded position. Left side of action is engraved “CHARGE 8 TO 10 DRAMS CASE 3-1/4 INCHES”. Lockplates are gold inlaid “HOLLAND & HOLLAND” and are engraved with medium simple scroll. This scroll engraving is also on trigger guard bow. Tang, engraved with SN, extends to horn grip cap. Lightly marbled and slightly stump figured European walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/4″ over Silver type pad. Closely spaced point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching short splinter forend has pivoting lever release. Bore diameter: left -.843, right -.843. Bore restrictions: left -.011 (.015 recess – full), right -.011 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-11/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 14 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. PROVENANCE: Double Gun Journal with article on big bore rifles. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refurbished. Bbls retain most of what appears to be their orig brown, with good Damascus pattern. Action and locks have been nicely re-colored, and retain nearly all of that color. Engraving on locks and trigger guard bow appear to be out of period and style with gun. Stocks retain nearly all of a well done hand rubbed oil finish, checkering re-cut. Pad undoubtedly new at time of refinish. Bores are excellent. Action is very tight. Bbls are on face. Locks are crisp. Safeties work. These heavy Holland shotguns were preferred at close quarters by many dangerous game hunters for their somewhat lighter weight than a corresponding rifle, as well as their ability to effectively use a shot charge for other game. 49318-6 MGM201 (70,000-90,000) – Lot 2212 Click here to view provenance |
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2213
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$23,000.00 |
10 BORE HOLLAND & HOLLAND HAMMER DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE AND ACCESSORIES.SN 11145. (1892) Cal. 10 ga. (.785 Groove diameter. 9 Grooves, Enfield type rifling) 3-1/2″ Chambers. 27″ Dovetailed steel bbls have broad flat rib fitted with single standing platinum lined rear express sight, and longitudinally dovetailed front sight with silver and flip-up beads. Tops of bbls are engraved “Holland & Holland, 98 New Bond Street. London.” and “Winners of All the “Field” Rifle Trials. London. 1883.” Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham black powder re-proofs for 3-1/4″ chambers “103 grains black powder” and “1031 Grs Bullet”. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs. A sling eye is soldered to bottom rib. Case hardened, round bodied, Jones underlever action is fitted with peninsula back action locks with rebounding, low profile, serpentine hammers with stylized dolphin heads. Action and lockplates are engraved with small scroll borders. “Holland & Holland” is on each plate. SN is on trigger guard tang, which extends to steel grip cap. Nicely streaked and lightly figured European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over a Silver type pad and features right hand shadow line cheekpiece, point pattern checkering at grip, as well as a sling eye and vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching splinter forend is nearly fully checkered and has forward pivoting lever release. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-5/8″. Weight: 11 lbs 8 oz. Fine quality oak and leather case has brass corners and round central medallion on the lid. Interior is lined in dark red velvet and has correct period reproduction paper label in lid. Case is nicely fitted for an array of orig accessories including: large brass side pour bullet mold (.775 diameter bullet with shallow hollow base) stamped with SN and “J.G”, three ebony handled turnscrews, 2-pc brass and ebony cleaning rod, pair of 10 ga brass snap caps, bone striker bottle, pewter topped glass square oil bottle, and two brass oil bottles with SN stamped on tops, with other cleaning and loading bits. PROVENANCE: Transcription of a letter from Holland & Holland dated Mar 3, 1999 with particulars of gun, and a copy of the record book showing that the rifle was made for a Mr. Lethbridge. Prior owners notes. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a fine satin re-black. Action retains nearly all of a re-color hardening which is somewhat dark. Hammers, underlever, trigger guard and grip cap have been re-blued, and retain nearly all of that blue. Stocks retain nearly all of a hand rubbed oil finish over some light marks, and with a few subsequent marks. Checkering is re-cut. There are one or two small chips in front of forend iron. Bores are very fine with strong rifling throughout, with some scattered light pitting. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Locks are crisp. Case leather is fine with some marks and rubs. Straps and handle are good. Interior is excellent. Accessories are very fine. Brass is somewhat tarnished. Letter of provenance relates that after its last trip to Africa, at which time it took two cape buffalo, this rifle was returned to Holland & Holland to be redone. It has not been taken on a hunt since that time. 49183-2 MGM135 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2213 Click here to view provenance |
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2214
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$115,000.00 |
*INCREDIBLE GOLDEN AGE HOLLAND & HOLLAND ROYAL DELUXE HAMMERLESS EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE IN .577 NITRO EXPRESS MOST LIKELY MADE FOR HIS HIGHNESS SIR RANA RANJIT SINGHJI OF THE STATE OF BARWANI WITH CASE AND AMMUNITION.SN 30337. Cal. .577 NE (Made ca 1928) Beautifully struck 26″ chopper lump bbls are fitted with file cut quarter rib with Holland’s classic cove molding transition to sunken mid rib, with front ramp mirroring transition. Quarter rib is fitted with one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight, having platinum lines. Standing leaf is marked for 100 yards, and folding leaves for 200 and 300 yards. Front ramp holds small silver bead with flip-up porcelain night bead. Tops of bbls are engraved “Holland & Holland” and “98. New Bond Street London.” Mid rib is engraved “.577 Bore”. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 90 grains cordite and 750 grain bullet. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs and left bbl with “H&H”. A sling loop is soldered to bottom rib. Robust, case hardened, back action sidelock (Brazier locks), Holland Royal action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), long top strap which extends over comb, bushed strikers, hidden third fastener, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, detachable sidelocks, and dbl triggers with front trigger checkered and articulated. Engraving on Holland “Deluxe” guns is always unique, but follows a similar theme. Engraving on this gun is known as “Dragon Pattern” and depicts a panoply of mythical and actual scary beasts. Fences are wonderfully relief carved with kelpies with snakelike bodies trailing toward bottoms. Lockplates each portray a griffin, newt, snake with forked tongue, and bear type animal with tongue extended. These beasties peer forth from a background of open shaded acanthus scroll. Bottom of action is engraved “ROYAL EJECTOR” which is flanked by a pair of sea monsters and has foliate scroll extending toward trigger plate with face of horned greenman. This engraving is exceptionally well cut and nicely detailed. Blued top lever is engraved “Modele – de – Luxe”. Single beaded trigger guard has another sea monster on bow and with SN engraved on tang, which extends to steel grip cap with trap, engraved with another greenman (a spare front sight is in trap). Dark and dense, nicely marbled European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Silver type pad, and is styled in classic H&H manner with right hand shadow line cheekpiece having broad flaring transition to shadow, point pattern flat top checkering with mullered borders at grip, concave border at rear, and classic drop points. There is a sling loop on toe line matching that on bbl, along with a gold oval engraved with a tiger rampant over a banner inscribed in Indian script. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Drop at heel: approx 3″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″ (Factory specs state 1-5/8 and 2-5/8. These are indeed the correct measurements without sights. The stocker measures bend from sight bases, not blades and beads.). Weight: 12 lbs 11 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. Factory orig leather case has green canvas outer cover with brown leather trim. Case is lined in burgundy cloth, with gold embossed H&H black leather label in lid, along with charge card for this particular rifle, and another label regarding cleaning. Case contains 2-pc wood covered steel cleaning rod with brass swivel head, with brush, jag and mop, H & H marked round oil bottle, bone striker bottle with this guns SN, containing spare strikers, snap caps, lock swivels, and replacement screw when hand detachable screw not in use, horn handled striker key, and three turnscrews, one marked Holland & Holland. A covered compartment holds the key. Also included with rifle are two red and yellow boxes of Kynoch “577” solids. PROVENANCE: Correspondence between Mr. West and H & H regarding this rifle, and purchase of accessories. Copy of ledger page where it states orig client was “Barwani” (most likely Sir Rana Ranjit Singhji (1894-1930), K.C.I.E. Bahadur of the state of Barwani of south central India). Wm. West Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, appears nearly unfired since proof. Metal parts have slight silvering on high edges, and a few light scratches and marks. Stocks are also excellent with one or two very light handling marks in what may be a very light refinish. There is an old stable stress crack behind left lockplate. Bores are superb. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case leather is excellent, with only a few minor scuffs and rubs. Newer straps are excellent, handle has been reattached. Outer cover is excellent. Interior cloth is very fine with some minor rubs from action and bbls, a few rubs through at rear of bbl compartment. Accessories are fine. The Holy Grail of Holland & Holland rifles, it’s hard to imagine that a finer example exists. 49479-3 MGM256 (60,000-100,000) – Lot 2214 Click here to view provenance |
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2215
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$80,500.00 |
*EXTRAORDINARY GOLDEN AGE HOLLAND & HOLLAND ROYAL DELUXE HAMMERLESS EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE IN .425 WESTLEY RICHARDS MADE FOR CAPT. HIS HIGHNESS SIR RANA RANJIT SINGHJI OF THE STATE OF BARWANI WITH CASE AND AMMUNITION.SN 32000. Cal. .425 (ca 1928) Westley Richards. Beautifully struck 26″ chopper lump bbls are fitted with file cut quarter rib with Holland’s classic cove molding transition to sunken mid rib, with front ramp mirroring transition. Quarter rib is fitted with one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight,having platinum lines. Standing leaf is marked for 50 and 150 yards, and folding leaves for 200 and 300 yards. Front ramp holds small silver bead with flip-up porcelain night bead. Orig slip-on sight protector is present. Tops of bbls are engraved “Holland & Holland” and “98. New Bond Street London.” Mid rib is engraved “.425 Bore Rimless, 300 Gr Bullet, Accelerated Express”. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 60 grains cordite and 410 grain bullet. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs and left bbl with “H&H”. A sling loop is soldered to bottom rib. Ejector legs are fitted with Holland’s special camming extractor lugs for rimless cartridges, which in this instance must extend very far to engage rebated cartridge groove. Robust, case hardened, back action sidelock (Brazier locks), Holland Royal action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), long top strap which extends over comb, bushed strikers, hidden third fastener, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, detachable sidelocks, and double triggers with front trigger checkered and articulated. Engraving on Holland deluxe guns is always unique, but follows a similar theme. Engraving on this gun is known as “Dragon Pattern” and depicts a panoply of mythical and actual scary beasts. Fences are wonderfully relief carved with sea monster heads with snakelike bodies trailing toward tops. Lockplates each portray a griffin, newt, snake with forked tongue, and bear type animal with tongue extended. These beasties peer forth from a background of open shaded acanthus scroll. Bottom of action is engraved “ROYAL EJECTOR” which is flanked by a pair of sea monsters and has foliate scroll extending toward trigger plate with face of horned greenman. Blued top lever is engraved “Modele – de – Luxe”. Single beaded trigger guard has another sea monster on bow and with SN relief engraved on tang, which extends to steel grip cap with trap, engraved with another greenman. Dark and dense, nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Silver type pad, and is styled in classic H&H manner with right hand shadow line cheekpiece having broad flaring transition to shadow, point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, concave border at rear, and classic drop points. There is a sling loop on toe line matching that on bbl along with a gold oval engraved with initials “L. A. G”. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Drop at heel: approx 2-15/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 10 lbs 15 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. Exceptionally fine makers oak and leather case with brass corners has canvas outer cover with stitched leather trim. Case has large red leather label filling entire lid. Border is gold embossed with continuous scroll pattern, central portion gold embossed “Holland & Holland, Ltd.” “By Special Appointment” “To His Majesty King George V” “Gun and Rifle Manufacturers” “98, New Bond St. London” “Established 1835”. Bottom portion of case is lined in burgundy cloth, and contains 2-pc rubber coated steel cleaning rod with brass swivel head, brown leather wallet containing jag and mops, horn handled chamber brush, plated vaseline jar, H & H marked round oil bottle, pair of .425 snap caps, wide black leather carrying strap, horn striker block, and bone striker bottle containing a pair of spare strikers. Covered compartment in case contains screw to replace takedown screw for locks, some patches, and the key. Also included with rifle are a set of C-H dies, with a box of solid, another box of soft nose Westley Richards ammo loaded by Lee Gay, with his head stamp, and another box of Bertram unprimed cases. PROVENANCE: H & H factory “weapon history” along with ledger page where it states client was “Barwani” most likely Sir Rana Ranjit Singhji (1894-1930), K.C.I.E. Bahadur of the state of Barwani of south central India, along with copy of listing where this rifle is offered for sale at $159000.00, and a history of the state of Barwani. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished, most likely by factory. Bbls retain essentially all of a fine London re-black with a few subsequent light marks, engraving remains sharp and clear. Action and lockplates retain 85 – 90% of their orig case hardening color, slightly silvered on high points from normal hand wear, which only accentuates the exceptional engraving. Top lever and trigger guard retain nearly all of a correct re-black, trigger guard tang slightly silvered. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish of exceptional quality. Checkering is slightly gummed, and does not appear to have been re-cut. Pad is relatively new, most likely replaced at time of stock refinish. Bores are excellent. shiny, with strong rifling throughout, and just a hint of cordite burn at throats. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Relatively new case is excellent, with only a few light scratches and rubs on edges, as mostly protected by its canvas outer cover, which shows some slight fading, and rubs on leather. Interior of case is excellent with a dimple in leather on lid from contact with edge of cheekpiece. Interior cloth shows some rubs and light soiling from contact with action and bbls. Accessories are excellent. Ammo is excellent. An incredible Holland rifle, possibly the only one made in this caliber. 49183-8 MGM26 (45,000-75,000) – Lot 2215 Click here to view provenance |
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2216
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$51,750.00 |
*SUBLIME GOLDEN AGE HOLLAND & HOLLAND ROYAL DELUXE HAMMERLESS EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE IN .240 MAGNUM FLANGED NITRO EXPRESS MOST LIKELY MADE FOR HIS HIGHNESS SIR RANA RANJIT SINGHJI OF THE STATE OF BARWANI WITH CASE AND AMMUNITION.SN 31040. Cal. .240 FM (Made in 1927) This svelte little rifle has beautifully struck 25″ chopper lump bbls fitted with file cut quarter rib with Holland’s classic cove molding transition to sunken mid rib, with front ramp mirroring transition. Quarter rib is fitted with one standing, one folding leaf express rear sight, having platinum lines. Standing leaf is marked for 50 and 200 yards, and folding leaf for 350 yards. Front ramp holds small silver bead with flip-up porcelain night bead. Tops of bbls are engraved “Holland & Holland” and “98. New Bond Street London.” Mid rib is engraved “.240 Bore”. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 31-1/2 grains cordite and 100 grain bullet. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs and left bbl with “H&H”. A sling loop is soldered to bottom rib. Slim, case hardened, back action sidelock (Brazier locks), Holland Royal action with reinforcing bolsters features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, hidden third fastener, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, detachable sidelocks, and dbl triggers. Engraving on Holland “Deluxe” guns is always unique, but follows a similar theme. Engraving on this gun is known as “Dragon Pattern” and depicts a panoply of mythical and actual scary beasts. Fences are wonderfully relief carved with stylized griffins with wings drooping toward bottoms. Lockplates each portray a griffin, newt, snake with forked tongue, and bear type animal with tongue extended. These beasties peer forth from a background of open shaded acanthus scroll. Bottom of action is engraved “ROYAL EJECTOR” which is flanked by a pair of sea monsters and has foliate scroll extending toward trigger plate with face of horned greenman. This engraving is well cut and nicely detailed. Blued top lever is engraved “Modele – de – Luxe”. Sgl beaded trigger guard has another sea monster on bow and SN engraved in high relief on tang, which extends to steel grip cap with trap, engraved with another greenman (a spare front sight is in trap). Dark and dense, nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over checkered wood butt, and is styled in classic H&H manner with right hand shadow line cheekpiece having broad flaring transition to shadow, point pattern flat top checkering with mullered borders at grip, concave border at rear, and classic drop points. There is a sling loop on toe line matching that on bbl, along with a gold oval engraved with a tiger rampant over a banner inscribed in Indian script. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Drop at heel: approx 3″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″ (Factory specs state 1-5/8″ and 2-5/8″. These are indeed the correct measurements without sights, as stocker measures bend from sight bases, not beads or blades). Weight: 8 lbs 2 oz. LOP: 14-1/8”. High quality leather case with brass corners is lined in scarlet cloth, and has gold embossed H&H black leather label in lid, as well as charge card for this rifle. It contains 3-pc aluminum and plastic Parker & Hale cleaning rod, with brush, mop, and jag, pair of “.240” marked snap caps, black morocco leather wallet with pull-through cleaner marked “.240”, square oil bottle, nicely made leather carrying sling, and two H&H marked horn handled turnscrews with a matching striker key. Covered compartment holds two keys. Also included with rifle are two boxes of Holland’s .240 Magnum Flanged cartridges with Holland marked reddish orange labels. PROVENANCE: Correspondence between Mr. West and H & H regarding this rifle, and purchase of accessories. Copy of ledger page where it states orig client was “Barwani” most likely Sir Rana Ranjit Singhji (1894-1930), K.C.I.E. Bahadur of the state of Barwani of south central India. Wm. West Estate Collection. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Bbls retain nearly all of a most likely factory re-black, all engraving remains sharp and clear. Action retains approx 90% orig case hardening colors, silvered on high points, giving fine definition to extensive engraving. Bottom of action is considerably silvered. Lockplates retain over 95% orig case hardening color. Lock takedown lever and thumbpiece of top lever are slightly silvered. Trigger guard is silvered on bead and at grip, retaining approx 80% orig blue. Stocks have received a light factory quality refinish with only a few exceptionally light handling marks, and some staining under finish on forend. Checkering lightly worn. Bores are excellent, rifling sharp throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Rifle was originally fitted with bolted safety, bolt has been removed. Newer case is excellent, with only a few minor scuffs and rubs on exterior. Interior cloth has a few light compressions and soiling. Accessories are excellent, near new. Cartridge boxes are excellent, still sealed. Simply a wonderful rifle. 49479-2 MGM257 (40,000-70,000) – Lot 2216 | Click here to view provenance |
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2217
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$48,875.00 |
*HOLLAND & HOLLAND ROYAL HAMMERLESS DANGEROUS GAME DOUBLE RIFLE WITH AMMUNITION AND CASE.SN 19180. (ca 1907) Cal. 500/465 Nitro. This fine rifle is one of the first made in this caliber necessitated by the ban on .450 caliber rifles in India and the Sudan. 26″ Chopper lump bbls are fitted with matted quarter rib, holding one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight and front ramp holding silver bead and flip-up night bead. Transitions of quarter rib and front ramp are filed in typical H&H manner. Tops of bbls are engraved “Holland & Holland. 98. New Bond Street, London.” and “Winners of All the “Field” Rifle Trials, London.” Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 465 express, 75 grains cordite, and 480 grain bullet. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SN and Whitworth steel sheaf of wheat trademarks. A sling loop is soldered to bottom rib. Sidelock action with top tang extending over comb, features automatic safety, hidden third fastener, bushed strikers, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and dbl triggers (front checkered and articulated). Brazier back locks are fitted with Holland’s patented hand detachable pin. Action is engraved in typical Holland Royal style with near full coverage well cut, varying sized, shaded scroll, surrounding “Holland & Holland” in arched device on each lockplate. Bottom of action is engraved “CHARGE” “75 Grains cordite” “500/465” “Case 3-1/4 Inches”. Fences are engraved with scroll and acanthus with floral highlights. Trigger guard with scroll on bow has SN at grip, which extends to engraved steel trap cap. Nicely marbled and broadly fiddle figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over Silver type pad. Stock is finished in classic H&H style with shadow line right hand cheekpiece, drop points, and point pattern checkering at grip, with mullered borders and inward curving rear line. A sling loop, matching that on bbls, is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has pivoting lever release. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/2″, drop at comb: approx 1-13/16″. Weight: 10 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. Makers oak and leather case with brass corners and central medallion, is lined in scarlet cloth, and has gold embossed H&H black leather label in lid, along with instruction notice and charge card for 500/ 465 express rifle no. “28210”. Bottom compartment is separated by dust flap, and contains case straps, pair of snap caps, H&H marked round oil bottle, and a well made cotton web and leather sling marked “H&H”. Also included are two plastic boxes from Superior Ammunition containing 27 empty, and 3 loaded cartridges, with HDS head stamps. CONDITION: Fine as refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a satin re-black. Action is cleaned to silver gray with some areas of scattered light pitting, mostly at juncture of forend iron to wood. Well made and shaped replacement stocks retain nearly all of their hand rubbed oil finish. Bores are good, with strong rifling, frosted in grooves. Action is very slightly loose. Bbls are a bit off face. Case leather is darkening, with many scuffs, marks, and stains. Handle is good, a bit tender. Interior cloth is fine with many compressions and soiling. A classic Holland rifle, simply in need of a new hinge pin to make it ready for any big game. 49417-23 MGM364 (45,000-65,000) – Lot 2217 Click here to view provenance |
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2218
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RARE EARLY HOLLAND & HOLLAND ROYAL HAMMERLESS TOP-LEVER DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE.SN 17818. Cal. 450 BPE. 28″ Dovetailed bbls are fitted with full length file cut rib, central portion swamped, and not file cut, forming long, low ramp for white bead front sight. Rear portion of rib is fitted with one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight. Tops of bbls are engraved “Holland & Holland. 98. New Bond Street, London.” and “Winners of All the “Field” Rifle Trials, London.” Bbl flats are stamped with London black powder proofs for 450 express. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SN. H&H Royal sidelock action with top tang extending over comb, features automatic safety with “SAFE and BOLTED” inlaid in gold. Action also has gold band tumbler end cocking indicators and dbl triggers. Action is engraved in early Holland “Royal” style with near full coverage well cut, varying sized, shaded scroll, surrounding “Holland & Holland” within broad scroll bordered device on front portion of each lockplate. Bottom of action is engraved “Charge 4 Drams” “Case 3-1/4 Inches”. Fences are engraved with exceptionally fine scallop shell central motifs, flanked by scroll and floral highlights. Trigger guard with scroll on bow has SN at grip, which extends to engraved steel cap. Lovely fiddle figured and lightly marbled European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over ribbed horn buttplate. Stock is finished in classic H&H style with drop points, and point pattern checkering at grip, with mullered borders and inward curving rear line. A gold oval on toe line is engraved “W. H. C. Ll” “FROM R. W. & H. A. Ll.” “Nov 1st, 1904″. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Drop at heel: approx 2-13/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 8 lbs 7 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. What appears to be orig makers leather case with brass corners is embossed “Walter Lloyd” (matching engraving on gold oval on toe line) on top. Case is lined in royal blue cloth, and has large paper H&H label in lid, along with instruction label. The maker’s have kindly confirmed that the rifle was finished in 1894, and that in 1904 was sold 2nd hand to R. W. Llewelyn. PROVENANCE: Ex. Richard Schreiber Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, original, as found. Bbls retain approx 60% orig blue, thinning overall, with some minor flecking. Action retains 50 – 60% orig case hardening color, strong where protected. Locks retain 60 – 70% orig color, right lock somewhat stronger. Top lever retains 80 – 90% of its orig blue, silvered on thumbpiece. Trigger guard retains perhaps 30% of its blue on bow, grip completely silvered. All engraving remains sharp and clear, no noted pitting. Stocks retain most of their fine orig hand rubbed oil finish, with some light marks and scratches, checkering lightly worn. Bores are excellent with bright sharp rifling throughout. A bit of looseness can be felt in action with forend removed, feels tight with forend in place. Bbls are very slightly off face. Case leather is darkening and has many light marks and scuffs. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is fine, with a bit of insect damage, and some blocks and partitions loose, with the butt block replaced and lined in green cloth. An exceptionally fine, elegant and rare, early top-lever Holland Royal rifle in a caliber suitable for almost any game with proper loads and bullets. 49581-1 MGM365 (27,500-37,500) – Lot 2218 Click here to view provenance |
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2219
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$16,100.00 |
*HOLLAND & HOLLAND .30-30 BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE WITH EXTRA .410 BARRELS AND CASE.SN 17638. (ca 1899) Cal. 30-30 and .410. 3″ Chambers. 24″ Dovetailed 30-30 rifle bbls with partially file cut flat full length rib, are fitted with screwed-on ghost ring rear peep and gold bead front sight in ramp. Tops of bbls are engraved “Holland & Holland 98 New Bond Street. London.” and “Winners of All The “Field Rifle Trials” London.” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with London black powder proofs with no caliber information. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs. 26″ Dovetailed .410 bbls with flat matted rib are engraved “Griffin & Howe Inc.” and “New York” on tops. There are 1″ triangles of Germanic scroll engraving at breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with German nitro proofs for .410 and 12mm, with the proof date of 9/35. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “Krupp – Laufstahl” and bottom of right bbl is engraved “Made in Germany”. Small boxlock action features non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, and a Miller single non-selective trigger. Action is engraved with 60% coverage well cut open shaded scroll. “Holland & Holland” is on each side of action. Bottom of action is engraved “Patent Ejector”. Steel trigger guard has scroll engraving on bow, and SN on tang, which extends to engraved steel grip cap. Nicely marbled and lightly fiddle figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-7/8″ over ribbed composition buttplate, and features classically shaped shadow line right hand cheekpiece, drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, and a gold circle engraved “H. C. P.” on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. 30-30 Rifle bbls: Drop at heel: approx 3-1/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 10 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. .410 Bbl set: Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.373, right -.386. Minimum wall thickness: left -.040, right -.039. Drop at heel: 2-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 4 lbs 10 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. A & F marked leather motor case is embossed on top. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth and contains 3-pc aluminum and plastic “Tri-Pak” cleaning rod, a leather wallet containing pull-through cleaning kit, along with brushes and mop,and a pair of .410 snap caps. CONDITION: Excellent, as refinished. Rifle bbls retain nearly all of a fine satin re-black, engraving slightly softened, rear sight dovetail plugged. Shotgun bbls retain approx 95% of their orig blue, with some spotting, rubs, and silvering. Action retains traces of case color, and is mostly pewter gray. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish, considerably rounded at sharp edges, and a fairly large piece of new wood has been inlet at top of grip into comb. Checkering is good, and does not appear to have been re-cut at grip, but has been freshened on forend. All bores are excellent, rifling sharp throughout. Action is a bit loose with rifle bbls. (Tight with shotgun bbls) Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case leather is excellent with a few rubs and scratches. Handle and straps are excellent. Interior cloth is excellent with some rubs. Snap caps are corroded. 46275-1 MGM69 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 2219 |
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2221
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$4,600.00 |
*FINE JOHN RIGBY MAUSER RIFLE “THE FIRST 7MM REMINGTON MAGNUM MADE BY RIGBY’S” WITH SCOPE AND CASE.SN 6226. (ca 1972) Cal. 7mm. 23″ Medium weight round bbl is fitted with island base for three leaf express rear sight, sling eye, and ramp front base. Bbl is engraved in Old English script “First 7mm Remington Magnum Cal. Rifle” “Built By” “John Rigby & Co 13 Pall Mall London. S.W.1”. Rear portion is fitted with claw base in banded-on boss. FN 98 large ring Mauser action is engraved with large open shaded scroll. Top of receiver ring is engraved “Calibre 7mm” “Remington” “Magnum” “175 Gr Bullet”. Rear claw base is on bridge. Standard steel bottom metal has had trigger guard bow nicely thinned and shaped, and has typical FN removable floorplate with push button release. Floorplate and front part of bottom metal are scroll engraved to match action. This engraving surrounds nicely detailed, relief gold inlaid, face-on portrait of waterbuck with engravers signature at bottom right. Rigby SN is on trigger guard bow. Finely marbled, dark, red-toned, European walnut capped pistol grip Monte Carlo stock measures 14-3/8″ over open sided black White Line pad. Stock features large swept right hand cheekpiece, scroll engraved recoil bolt, and point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip and forend. Steel grip cap with trap is also scroll engraved, and initials “PR” are gold inlaid on cover. Zeiss Diatal – D 6×42 rail scope with three post and crosshair reticle is in claw mounts, rear with windage. Drop at heel: approx 3″, drop at rear of Monte Carlo: approx 1-7/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-5/8″. Weight with scope: 9 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Nice quality leather case with brass corners is lined in burgundy cloth and has Rigby paper label with King Street address along with instruction label in lid. Case contains exterior straps, leather sling with hook type swivels, scope bag, and a tin of Motty rifle paste. PROVENANCE: Richard Schreiber Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Metal parts retain approx 95% orig blue, with slight silvering on bottom metal. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig oil finish with a number of scratches and light dings, mostly on right side of butt and in action area. Checkering lightly worn. Bore is excellent. Action smooth. Scope has some scuffs and marks in its lacquer finish. Optics clear. Case leather is excellent with some scuffs. Interior cloth is very fine. Labels are very fine with some rubs. 49311-2 MGM197 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2221 |
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2222
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$80,500.00 |
*JOHN RIGBY .470 BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE OWNED BY PHILIP H. PERCIVAL, NOTED AS “THE DEAN OF AFRICAN PROFESSIONAL HUNTERS” WHO INSPIRED HEMINGWAY’S CHARACTER “POP” IN “GREEN HILLS OF AFRICA”.SN 17662. (1912) Cal. .470 Nitro Express. This fine dangerous game rifle, completed Oct. 30, 1912 for P. H. Percival, has 26″ chopper lump bbls with full length matted rib engraved “John Rigby & Co (Gunmakers) Ltd 72 St James’s Street. London.” in Gothic script. Rib is fitted with one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight with platinum lines, and marked for 100, 200, and 300 yards. Portion of rib in front of sight is file cut. Front portion is raised forming a stippled front ramp holding white porcelain bead. Tops of bbls are engraved “Special 470 Bore Big Game Rifle” and “For Special Cordite Cartridge & Bullet 500 Grains”. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for .470 express, 75 grains cordite, and 500 grain bullet, along with importers name and address (G & H). SN is stamped on heavy splinter. Case hardened PHV-1 boxlock action features cloverleaf shaped dolls head with pivoting third fastener, non-automatic safety (SAFE engraved on gold rectangle), bushed strikers, and double triggers. Action is engraved with 40 – 50% coverage well cut large shaded scroll. “J. Rigby & Co” is on each side. Blued top lever, floorplate, and trigger guard are also scroll engraved. SN is on tang which extends to case hardened, engraved steel trap grip cap. Nicely marbled and stump figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over Silver type pad, and features large shadow line right hand cheekpiece, drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, and a sling eye matching that soldered to bbl, on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has forward pivoting release. Drop at heel: approx 2-5/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-11/16″. Weight: 11 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. PROVENANCE: Factory records including invoice listing originally supplied cleaning equipment, spare strikers, tin lined box, and 200 cartridges sold to P.H. Percival of Bovia Trading Company, with 15% discount; ledger page with dimensions and weight. Ledger page by SN giving date of sale. Wikipedia info on Philip Percival outlining his hunting career including that he guided Teddy Roosevelt, Baron Rothschild, and Ernest Hemingway, among many other celebrities. Hemingway modeled the fictional hunter, Robert Wilson, in “The Short Happy Life With Francis Macomber” after Percival. Percival also worked with Bror Blixen – Finecke, and was the mentor of Harry Selby. He was known in African hunting circles as “The Dean of Hunters”. Info page from AfricanHunting.com outlining his career. Another page with info regarding recent history of the rifle. Info on Percival from Bonhams auction house where a pair of his rifles were sold. Targets shot by Ken Owen with this rifle. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished in England, possibly by factory, metal retaining essentially all best black, and St. Leger type colors. Engraving picked up on trigger guard. Best quality new made stocks retain nearly all of their hand rubbed oil finish with a few light handling marks. Bores are fine, with strong rifling throughout, with lightly frosted left bore somewhat more heavily frosted than right. Target supplied by consignor shows that this rifle still shoots quite well with groups under 2″ at 50 yards with Federal factory ammo and reloads by Ken Owen. Action is tight. Right bbl slightly off face. Ejectors are strong and in time. A unique chance to own a very fine rifle, owned and used by one of the acknowledged greats of African hunting. 49273-1 MGM130 C&R (75,000-150,000) – Lot 2222 Click here to view provenance |
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2223
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$34,500.00 |
VERY EARLY JOHN RIGBY “BISSELL” RISING BITE SIDELOCK DOUBLE RIFLE FEATURED IN DOUBLE GUN JOURNAL WITH HUEY CASE AND BRASS, DIES.SN 15524. Cal. 500/450 3-1/4 Made in 1883, this fine “best” quality rifle has 26″ dovetailed steel bbls, fitted with full length flat file cut rib, mounted with one standing, one folding leaf express rear sight and silver bead front. Breech portion of rib is engraved “John Rigby & Co Dublin & London” in Old English script, and has large extension for Bissell rising bite. Bbl flats are stamped with London black powder proofs and SN, bottoms of bbls with “TB”. A wide sling loop is soldered to bottom rib. Case hardened action features automatic safety, bushed strikers, and dbl triggers (front checkered). Action is also fitted with bar sidelocks with extremely dipped plates and Rigby’s famous Bissell rising bite third fastener actuated by push forward under lever. Breechface is stamped with Rigby and Bissell patent use no. “243” and with “TB” production no. “1364”. Action and lockplates are engraved with 80% coverage exceptionally well cut varying sized scroll. “J. Rigby & Co” is on each lockplate. Fences are nicely carved in Rigby’s foliate style. Nicely streaked and boldly fiddle figured European walnut horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over checkered steel buttplate. Rigby’s classic drop points are behind locks, and point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip. Matching splinter forend has pivoting lever release. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/2″, drop at comb: approx 1-9/16″. Weight: 8 lbs 11 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. Superior quality oak and leather case by Huey, (no. 1150) has oval brass plaque on top engraved “500/450 – 3-1/4″ RIGBY” “DWC” “SERIAL NUMBER 15524”. Case has blue outer cover and gray carrying bag. Interior is lined in royal blue suede, and has paper 43 Sackville Street Rigby label in lid. Partitions are semi french fitted for action and bbls, and french fitted for high quality accessories, including: rosewood handled turnscrews, dusting brush, and cleaning rod handle, as well as horn striker block, bone striker case, pair of snap caps, and a Rigby marked square oil bottle. Also included with rifle is a set of RCBS custom dies made for this cartridge, along with another custom forming die, bullet mold and patch material, 63 new formed cases, twenty raw .50 Sharps basic cases, and loading data. PROVENANCE: Patent specification papers for rising bite, various correspondence between owner and Rigby’s regarding caliber, which differs somewhat from the standard 450/500 3-1/4″ and was the forerunner of a proprietary Rigby cartridge. The orig owners name is not listed. It appears this early Bissel patent rifle was one of the very first of its kind and intended to remain as a shop rifle, not to be sold to an individual. Further correspondence with John Rigby & Co Paso Robles concerning restoration work. NOTE: this rifle and its use was the subject of a 2-part article in the DOUBLE GUN JOURNAL Summer and Fall 1995 entitled “To Africa With Rigby 400/ 450” by Dave Campbell. Rifle is photographed and described, with description of hunt for various game in Zimbabwe, including eland and leopard. CONDITION: Excellent, near new as properly restored. Bbls retain essentially all of a fine rust blue with a few light marks. Action and lockplates are only slightly silvered with a nicely colored re-hardening. Stocks retain essentially all of a fine hand rubbed oil finish with one or two scratches, edges slightly rounded. Checkering re-cut. Stress cracks behind lockplates have been repaired. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Bores are good with strong rifling throughout, light pitting in grooves throughout. Case is excellent, as are accessories. 49304-1 MGM291 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 2223 Click here to view provenance |
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2225
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$9,487.50 |
JOHN RIGBY HAMMER DOUBLE EXPRESS RIFLE.SN 13995. (1874) Cal. .500 BPE. 28″ Steel bbls have broad, flat, file cut rib engraved in Old English script “John Rigby & Co Dublin & London”. A one standing, one folding leaf express rear sight with platinum lines and marked for 150 and 250 yards, is dovetailed through. Small silver bead is longitudinally dovetailed into end of rib. Bbl flats are stamped with London black powder proofs for .500 EX, 136 grains of black powder, and 340 grain bullet, as well as Rigby “RR” trademarks. A wide sling loop is soldered to bottom of rib. Round bodied Jones underlever action is fitted with peninsula type back action non-rebounding locks with round bodied serpentine hammers and back sliding stalking safeties that engage at half cock. Action is engraved with lightly cut 30% coverage large scroll; lockplates with scroll, feather borders, and game scenes of dogs chasing snipe. “Jno Rigby & Co” is deeply engraved at the top of each lock. Steel trigger guard has SN at grip. Nicely marbled and figured red-toned European walnut horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over coarsely checkered steel buttplate with widow’s peak. Point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip. A steel sling button is on toe line. Matching splinter forend with shaped steel tip mounts to bbls with captive side nail through line engraved shaped steel escutcheons. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 10 lbs 2 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Very good, as found. Bbls retain approx 50% of what may be orig blue showing considerable hand wear around forend, thinning overall, with numerous marks and scratches, engraving and file cutting of rib remain sharp. Action retains what appears to be traces of case color which may be newly applied at time of re-engraving, but is mostly a mottled dark gray. Buttstock retains most of what is likely its orig oil finish with numerous marks, maintained with added oil, checkering re-cut. Wood of forend has been refinished, checkering re-cut. Bores are very fine to excellent, strong rifling throughout, and a few scattered pits, mostly in right bbl, very light frosting throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Locks are crisp. A good handling Rigby express rifle in a caliber that with the right loads and bullets is suitable for African big game. 49296-6 MGM82 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2225 |
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2226
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$46,000.00 |
*SUPERB WESTLEY RICHARDS DANGEROUS GAME DOUBLE RIFLE WITH HAND DETACHABLE LOCKS AND CUSTOM ENGRAVING BY ROBERT SWARTLEY WITH CASE.SN 18701. Cal. .475 NE #2(Made ca 1949) 24″ Shoe lump bbls are fitted with broad quarter rib transitioning to sunken mid rib, and front sight ramp, with Westley Richards flip-over patented sight protector. Quarter rib is fitted with one standing, four folding leaf express sight, with standing leaf unmarked, and folding leaves marked for 200, 300, 400, and 500 yards. Silver bead front sight has flip-up porcelain night bead. Mid rib is engraved “Westley Richards 23 Conduit St London. Gun Makers By Appointment To the Late King George V” which is flanked by large shaded scroll. Tops of bbls are engraved “.475 No 2 Nitro Express” and “85 Grs 500 Gr. Bullet”. Rib has typical Westley Richards dolls head extension. A sling loop is screwed and soldered on bottom rib 6″ back from muzzles. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for .475 no. 2, 85 grains cordite, and 500 grain bullet. SNs are on bottoms of both bbls. Case hardened, Westley Richards patent hand detachable boxlock action with typical third fastener is fitted with unusual Greener type side safety, gold-plated sgl selective trigger, bushed strikers, and hinged lock cover. Locks are lightly gold-plated and engine turned. Ornamental sideplates have been fitted. Action is engraved with orig factory large open shaded scroll surrounding game scenes; buffalo on left, elephant on right, and rhinoceros on floorplate. “WESTLEY RICHARDS” is on each side. What are most likely newer ornamental sideplates are expertly fitted around orig Greener type side safety and engraved with exceptionally well cut semi-relief open shaded scroll, as counterpoint to wonderfully detailed game scenes by Robert Swartley, protegee of Josef Fugger. A lifelike sable antelope graces the left side, and a large maned lion is on right. Mr. Swartley also embellished the trigger guard bow with an exceptionally fine semi-relief rendition of a leopard crouched on a tree branch. SN is inlaid in silver at grip. Sable scene is signed “R. Swartley” at bottom rear. Newly made, finely marbled and figured European walnut steel trap capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over tan leather covered pad. Stock features classic shadow line right hand cheekpiece, point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, and a large gold oval on toe line engraved with a “W”. Matching splinter ejector forend has pivoting bolt release. Drop at heel: approx 1-3/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-9/16″. Weight: 11 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 14″. Strongly made oak and leather case with shaped brass corners and heavy brass lug fasteners is lined in olive green suede, and has gold embossed Westley Richards black leather label in lid. Case is semi-french fitted for rifle and accessories, which include walrus ivory handled 2-pc brass cleaning rod, with mop, brush, and jag, brass and walrus ivory striker case with spare strikers and screws, two “certifiable antique elephant ivory” handled turnscrews with gold-plated blades marked “Westley Richards”, two Kynoch marked snap caps, brass cleaning funnel, ring type broken case extractor, and a key. Also, two red and yellow boxes of Kynoch .475 NE #2 cartridges. PROVENANCE: 1976 Invoice from Safari Outfitters. Factory letter with limited specifications. Other correspondence from Westley Richards and Safari Outfitters. Wm. West Estate Collection. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, as partially refurbished. Bbls retain essentially all of a London quality re-black with some light subsequent marks. Action retains well over 90% orig case hardening color, silvered on sharp edges. Renewed blue of trigger guard is as new. Newer buttstock retains all of its fine finish with a few light marks. Forend with orig wood retains all of a matching refinish, checkering with light wear. Bores are excellent, bright, sharp, and shiny throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are a touch off face. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case has some light marks and scuffs in its outer leather. Interior suede has some marks and compressions from contact with gun and bbls. Accessories are excellent, lightly tarnished. A great handling big bore double, well presented. 49479-4 MGM258 IVORY (35,000-75,000) – Lot 2226 Click here to view provenance |
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2227
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$0.00 |
*NICELY REFURBISHED WESTLEY RICHARDS HAND DETACHABLE EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE.SN T4892. (1912) Cal. 9.3 x 74R. 26″ Shoe lump bbls with slightly raised, matted, full length rib fitted with one standing, four folding leaf express rear sight with leaves to 500 yards, has front portion of rib milled away forming front ramp holding silver bead. Tops of bbls are engraved “Westley Richards & Co London” and “Made Expressly For Lyon & Lyon. Calcutta”. Caliber is engraved on top of right bbl, and there are 1″ triangles of well cut shaded scroll at breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with orig Birmingham nitro proofs for 360 express, and with 1997 London re-proofs for 9.3 x 74R. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SN and “HL”. Case hardened action fitted with Westley Richards patent hand detachable locks (use no. 2260), features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), square shouldered dolls head and pivoting third fastener, bushed strikers, side clips, and double triggers. Locks are engine turned and cover/ floorplate is hinged. Action is engraved with 80% coverage exceptionally well cut, varying sized, shaded scroll. “WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO” is in scroll terminated riband on each side of action. Blued top lever, floorplate, and trigger guard are also scroll engraved. SN is on tang, which extends to hard rubber grip cap. Nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over checkered wood butt with engraved steel heel and toe plates. Stock features right hand shadow line cheekpiece, drop points, and point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip. A vacant silver oval and sling eye, matching that soldered to bottom rib, are on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has inlet horn tip, and Deeley release. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-5/8″. Weight: 9 lbs 15 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. High quality oak and leather case with stitched leather corners is lined in scarlet cloth, and has gold embossed black leather Westley Richards label in lid. Bottom is french fitted for action, bbls, and accessories, including: 2 striker bottles, pair of snap caps, and a square oil bottle. There are spaces for three turnscrews (which are not present). PROVENANCE: Copies of the factory ledger pages listing the rifle being sold as a .360 Exp to J. Lyon & Co. on 12/03/1912. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, as completely refurbished most likely in London at time of re-proof. Metal parts retain all of their best quality finishes with light marks, especially on bbls. New stocks are correctly shaped, and have a few handling marks in their oil finish, most notably some dings on left side of forend. Bores are very fine with strong rifling throughout, with evidence of slight cordite burn at throats. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Case leather is excellent with some light scuffs and one fairly heavy scrape. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is excellent, with some light rubs and compressions, and a cut from contact with rear sight blade. A nicely refurbished rifle suitable for a variety of game, including, with your professional hunters permission, cape buffalo. 49626-2 MGM376 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2227 |
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2228
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$0.00 |
*SCARCE WESTLEY RICHARDS HAND DETACHABLE EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE IN 22 HI POWER WITH SCOPE AND AMMO.SN 17663. (ca. 1920) Cal. .22 HP. 26″ Shoe lump bbls are fitted with quarter rib mounting one standing, four folding leaf express rear sight, sighted to 500 yards. Quarter rib is also fitted with claw scope bases. 2-1/2″ of large shaded scroll is transition to broad mid rib engraved “Westley Richards 23 Conduit St. London. Gun Makers By Appointment To H M The King”. More scroll makes transition to front sight base fitted with Westley’s patented flip-over sight protector, and silver bead front sight with flip-up porcelain night bead. Top rear of left bbl is engraved “For .22 Hi Power Cartridge”. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs, caliber, and “CORDITE 22-1/2 – 70 MAX”. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SN, and auxiliary no. 18228, most likely designating a re-barrel, as Westley Richards assigned a new number to each set of bbls. Case hardened action with hand detachable locks (use no. 2791) features automatic safety with pivoting bolt (SAFE and BOLTED inlaid in gold), Westley Richards famous long dolls head and sliding bolt third fastener, bushed strikers, and double triggers. Engine turned hand detachable locks are accessed under hinged floorplate/ cover. Action is engraved with near 80% coverage well cut, medium scroll. “WESTLEY RICHARDS” is in scroll terminated riband on each side, and it is also engraved at top of action in front of lever pivot over “EJECTOR”. Floorplate is blued and has near full coverage of scroll surrounding scene of ibex in mountainous setting. Trigger guard is gold inlaid “.22. H.P.” on bow. SN is on tang which extends to steel trap grip cap, containing spare fore sight. Nicely veined and lightly figured European walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over ribbed composition buttplate. Stock features right hand shadow line cheekpiece, drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, and a sling loop, matching that screwed to bottom rib, along with a gold rectangle engraved “AR”, on toe line. Matching slim splinter ejector forend has inlet horn tip and Deeley release. Drop at heel: approx 2-9/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-13/16″. Weight: 8 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Accompanied by a B. Nickel Supra-4×36 scope and box each of Dominion and Norma cartridges. A recent sight-in target is also included. PROVENANCE: Copies of the factory ledger pages for this rifle showing it to be one of a pair made 3/26/20 for H.H. Patiala. The most famous Maharaja of Patiala, the Maharaja Bhupinder Singh (1891–1938). He is perhaps best known for his extravagance, and for being a cricketer. His polo and cricket teams were among the best in India. CONDITION: Fine, as mostly refinished. Bbls retain over 95% of a satin re-blue, with some subsequent marks and spots. Action retains traces of orig case color where protected, but is mostly dark silver to pewter to gray. Floorplate has been re-blued and retains nearly all of that blue, engraving slightly softened, and mountain scene has some light pitting. Blue of top lever and trigger guard are excellent, engraving softened especially at grip. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish, with a number of subsequent marks, checkering re-cut. Bores are very good, strong rifling throughout, lightly frosted in grooves. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Optics are clear. 49626-1 MGM379 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2228 Click here to view provenance |
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2229
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$13,800.00 |
*WESTLEY RICHARDS .416 RIGBY MAGNUM MAUSER BIG GAME RIFLE WITH SWAROVSKI SCOPE.SN 43504. (2001) Cal. .416 Rigby. 25″ Tapered round bbl fitted with matted quarter rib, sleeved-on sling eye, and Westley Richards patented front sight base with flip-over sight protector, is sighted with one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight with gold triangle and lines, marked for 50, 100, and 150 yards, as well as a gold bead front sight with flip-up porcelain moon bead. Top of bbl is engraved “Westley Richards. England.” Left rear is stamped with year 2000 Birmingham nitro proofs. New production, most likely by Johannson, magnum length double square solid sidewall Mauser action, is marked with Westley Richards and SN on left side of receiver ring, and “CAL.416 RIGBY.” “REG.410 GRN. BULLET”. Action is fitted with Westley Richards claw type scope mounts, Recknagel trigger, and Model 70 type safety (SAFE gold inlaid), Bolt shroud is case hardened in color. Pear-shaped bolt knob has three checkered round panels. Drop box bottom metal has large hinged floorplate, specially designed for .416 Rigby cartridges, which is held by typical push button latch on trigger guard bow. Bottom of floorplate is engraved “3 CARTRIDGES”. SN is gold inlaid on trigger guard bow. Classically styled, beautifully marbled and nicely figured European walnut stock measures 14″ over thin Silver type pad and features right hand shadow line cheekpiece, horn forend tip, case hardened steel grip cap with trap, recoil bolt, classic point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip and forend, as well as a sling eye and gold oval engraved “Boyd” on toe line. Swarovski Habicht 1.25 – 4 x 24 scope with three post and crosshair reticle is in Westley Richards mounts, which are engraved with makers name and SN on tops of rings. Scope includes storm cover. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/2″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight without scope: 10 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Excellent, showing limited use, as might be expected from two or three safaris. Metal parts show high edge wear, with one small spot silvered on floorplate. Stock has a number of light scratches and marks in its orig finish, mostly on left side of butt. Bore is excellent. Scope is excellent, brilliant optics. A fine, well balanced big game rifle ready for many more safaris. 49183-16 MGM8 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2229 |
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2231
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$34,500.00 |
*W. J. JEFFERY MODEL 1 SIDELOCK EJECTOR DANGEROUS GAME DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE.SN 28871. Cal. 450-400 3-1/4 Made in 1927, this fine top quality rifle has 24″ chopper lump bbls fitted with quarter rib holding one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight with platinum lines marked for 100, 200, and 300 yards. Quarter rib transitions to sunken mid rib which transitions to stippled front ramp holding silver bead with flip-up porcelain night bead. Tops of bbls are engraved “W. J. Jeffery & Co. Ltd” and “9. Golden Square. Regent Street. London. W. 1.” Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 60 grains cordite, 400 grain bullet, and unusual 3-1/4″ case. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs, and actual makers (probably Leonard) production no. 2686 is on bottom rib. Case hardened action fitted with pinless sidelocks, is stocked to the fences, and features non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), large dolls head with sliding bite third fastener, bushed strikers, and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with near full coverage nicely cut, large, open, shaded scroll with smaller scroll borders. Fences are nicely carved in serpentine form, and action beads are well filed and unengraved. “W. J. JEFFERY & Co Ltd” is on each lockplate. Blued top lever, forend iron, and trigger guard are also scroll engraved. SN is on trigger guard tang which extends to steel grip cap with trap. Top of trap is engraved in shell motif. Well marbled and lightly fiddle figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Silver pad, and features standard drop points and point pattern checkering at grip, with sling loop on toe line, matching that on bottom of bbl, which also has inlet silver oval engraved with “W”. Matching splinter Southgate ejector forend has Anson release. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 10 lbs 7 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. High quality leather case with brass corners, is embossed “W. B. W” on top. Case is lined in dark burgundy cloth and has gold embossed red Jeffery label in lid. Case contains 2-pc Parker Hale rifle cleaning rod with mop, brush, and jag, pair of snap caps, Jeffery marked square oil bottle, and two horn handled turnscrews. Also included is a high quality leather carrying sling and two red and yellow boxes of Kynoch 450-400 3-1/4 cartridges. PROVENANCE: Wm West Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished, most likely by factory. Bbls retain essentially all of a London quality re-black. Action retains traces of case hardening color where protected. Renewed blue of other parts shows a hint of silvering. Stocks show some light marks under new finish, with a few scattered subsequent marks. Checkering competently re-cut. Bores are extremely fine, sharp, strong rifling throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are slightly out of time. New case leather is excellent with a few scuffs. Straps and handle are very fine. Interior cloth has some light rubs and marks. Accessories are excellent, near new. A wonderfully balanced top quality rifle in a caliber renowned for its versatility. 49479-1 MGM279 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 2231 Click here to view provenance |
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2232
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$23,575.00 |
*EARLY W. J. JEFFERY BOXLOCK EJECTOR .500 NITRO DOUBLE RIFLE.SN 16497. Cal. .500 NE 24” Chopper lump bbls with dolls head rib extension are fitted with matted quarter rib holding one standing, four folding leaf express rear sight, marked for 100, 200, 300, and 500 yards. Sunken mid-rib is also fully matted, and matted front base holds silver bead. Tops of bbls are engraved “W. J. Jeffery & Co. Ltd” and “13 King Street, St. James St. London.” Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 80 grains cordite and 570 grain bullet. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with Krupp steel info, and bottom of right bbl with SN. Large sling eye is screwed through bottom rib. Robust, case hardened, boxlock action with arched cutout at back features non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with vignettes of complacent buffalo on each side. Top lever, floorplate, trigger plate, and trigger guard are blued. SN is on trigger guard tang, which extends to horn grip cap. Lightly streaked and fiddle figured, dense European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 15-1/8” over Silver type pad over 11/16” nicely matched wood extension. Point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip. A sling eye matching that on bbl as well as a vacant silver oval, are on toe line. Short splinter forend fitted with Baker ejector, has Anson release. Drop at heel: approx. 2-1/2“, drop at comb: approx. 1-7/8 “. Weight: 11 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 15-1/8”. Accompanied by and unopened 10 pack of two yellow and red boxes of .500 NE non-mercuric soft nose cartridges. PROVENANCE: Wm West Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine, as refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a London quality re-black with excellent polishing, and engraving re-cut. Action retains traces of orig case hardening color, but is essentially pewter gray, engraving clear. Blue of other parts has been renewed over some light pitting. Screw slots show some use. Stocks retain most of a glossy refinish over numerous marks, and a few subsequent scratches and chips, checkering re-cut. Pad is relatively new. Bores are exceptionally fine for an early cordite rifle, with only a hint of frosting in grooves. Rifling is strong and sharp throughout with little evidence of cordite burn at throats. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Like most all doubles by Jeffery, despite the near 12 pound weight of this rifle, it handles and points exceptionally well. It would make a great working rifle, ideal for the largest species of game in the world. 49479-5 MGM220 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2232 |
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2233
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$8,625.00 |
*W.J. JEFFERY .475 #2 JEFFERY EXPRESS DOUBLE RIFLE.SN 8556. Cal. .475 #2 Jeffery Express. 24″ bbl. Full length matted half swamped rib with 5 flip-up sights and blade front sight with doll’s head extension. Double triggers, ejectors, non-automatic safety. Capped full pistol grip buttstock, checkered in 3-pt pattern with 14-3/8″ LOP over Brown white lined waffle pad. Silver shield in stock with initials “NHH” engraved. Splinter forearm with Curtis push button release checkered in 3-pt pattern. Blued frame is engraved with two tigers on left in field scene surrounded by chain pattern and similar near identical scene on right. Both sides marked “W.J. Jeffery & Co. LTD.” Bottom of frame lightly border engraved with geometric design pattern around screws. Trigger guard lightly border engraved with long tang that runs to grip cap. Top of frame with “SAFE” in gold. Also included with this gun are 11 boxes of ammo, 5 of which Kynoch, 6 of which are A-Square. A couple of the boxes may be partials. Also included is an old Leg-O-Mutton case with initials “L.T.D. / NY” on right side. WEIGHT: 11 lbs. 6 oz. CONDITION: Very good as refurbished. This gun “having been there and done that!” According to our consignor, the rifle was used to take a Rowland Ward record book elephant, and record book buffalo, and well as a black rhino on a 45 day “Big Five” safari in Keyna, in 1969. A story of this hunt was published in Safari Magazine, and is available with the rifle. Bbls have been Parkerized retaining about 90% of their Parkerized finish. Buttstock and forearm are modern replacements and retain 90-95% of their customized finish with light handling marks throughout. Receiver has been blued and likely refurbished a couple of times, retaining about 90-95% of its current finish. Engraving is a tad light, but still fully visible. Bores are very good with a bit of frosting. Mechanics are excellent and crisp. The ammo is quite valuable in itself. Ready for the your next trip Africa. 49440-3 JSL304 C&R (8,000-10,000) – Lot 2233 |
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2234
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$0.00 |
*EXCEPTIONALLY RARE .577 DOUBLE RIFLE BY DANIEL FRASER.SN 3015. (ca 1900) Cal. .577 3″. (.595 groove diameter, 7 groove Metford type rifling.) 28″ Chopper lump steel bbls are engraved “Dan’l Fraser & Co Gun & Rifle Manufacturers 4 Leith St. Terrace Edinburgh” at unmatted portion of full length file cut rib. Bbls are fitted with one standing, one folding leaf express rear sight marked for 100 and 200 yards, standing leaf with inset “certifiable antique ivory” triangle. Small bead front sight with flip-up porcelain moon bead, is longitudinally dovetailed into raised front portion of rib. Ribs are recessed behind muzzles in typical Fraser fashion. There are short triangles of small scroll engraving at breech ends of bbls. Bbl flats are stamped with London black powder proofs for .577 EX and with SNs. A sling eye is soldered to bottom rib. Usual to Fraser, bow-backed boxlock action features non-automatic safety which is locked in safe position by pivoting bolt (SAFE engraved on gold arch), with BOLTED on inlet platinum rectangle. Action features pivoting third fastener with bolt on rib extension, side clips, bushed strikers, and double triggers. Action is well filed with serpentine fences and well cut beads. and is engraved with exceptionally well cut small scroll within Celtic knot borders. “Dan’l Fraser & Co” is in riband on both sides. Blued floorplate is nearly fully scroll engraved. Top lever pivot is engraved “Frasers Patent”. Blued trigger guard has SN on bow. Tang extends to horn grip cap. Newly made, well figured, and lightly streaked European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 15″ over dark russet leather covered pad, and features right hand shadow line cheekpiece, point pattern checkering, and a sling eye on toe line. Long splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-5/8″. Weight: 11 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 15″. PROVENANCE: This gun is listed by SN in DANIEL FRASER GUN AND RIFLE MAKER OF EDINBURGH SCOTLAND by Jonathan Kirton, and it is among only a handful of big bore dbl rifles made by this prestigious firm. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very good, as refurbished. Bbls retain essentially all of a fine satin re-black, engraving picked up. Action is an even gray patina. Engraving on fences somewhat worn, otherwise engraving is relatively clear. Floorplate and trigger guard retain nearly all of a fine re-blue, engraving on trigger guard softened and almost erased at grip. Buttstock retains essentially all of its hand rubbed oil finish with some light handling marks. Forend retains nearly all of an oil refinish, checkering re-cut, and with some epoxy stabilization toward breech. Bores are fine, shiny, with strong rifling throughout, frosted to lightly pitted, throughout, a bit deeper in left bbl. Action has just a hint of looseness. Bbls are slightly off face. Ejectors are in time. 49318-8 MGM200 IVORY (30,000-40,000) – Lot 2234 |
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2235
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$11,500.00 |
*FINE DANIEL FRASER (BLACK ISLE) TRIGGER PLATE ACTION EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE.SN 5076. (1997) Cal. .416 Rigby. 24″ Dovetailed bbls are fitted with quarter rib mounted with one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight. This rib transitions to classic sunken mid rib with front ramp holding gold bead. Top of quarter rib is engraved “DAN’l FRASER & CO Cromarty. Black Isle Scotland.” Caliber is engraved on rear portion. Extractors have been fitted with Holland’s tried and true camming lugs for rimless cartridges. Bbl flats are stamped with 1991 London proofs for .416 Rigby. Bbl makers initials “H&H” are stamped on left bbl. A sling loop is soldered to bottom rib. Robust, case hardened, rounded bar, trigger plate action features automatic safety (SAFE gold inlaid), long top tang which extends over comb, bushed strikers, and double triggers. Action is engraved with full coverage well executed large open flowing acanthus scroll with shaded background. This scroll surrounds portrait of cape buffalo on bottom of action. (Consignors notes state that this engraving was done by Keith Spibey.) Single beaded and blued trigger guard has SN gold inlaid on tang, which extends to case hardened and engraved steel trap grip cap. Beautifully fiddle figured and finely streaked, dense European walnut buttstock measures 14″ over thin Silver type pad, and features large shadow line right hand cheekpiece, classic point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, and a vacant silver oval and sling loop matching that on bbls, on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/2″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Weight: 10 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14”. Good quality gold canvas case with leather trim is lined in dark burgundy cloth and has gold embossed black leather Fraser label in lid. Case contains 2-pc beech and brass cleaning rod, brass oiler, rosewood handled turnscrew, brown leather wallet containing some cleaning patches, A & F marked square oil bottle, and some gun lube. PROVENANCE: Consignors notes. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, near new, with only the slightest of light handling marks in metal finishes. Stocks have a few light spots along with some minor knocks and dings in their orig finish. Bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. Rifle appears essentially unfired since proof. Case canvas is slightly faded. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is fine, with some cuts and rubs mostly from contact with sights. Accessories are fine. This rifle handles and balances exceptionally well, at just the right carrying weight. 49183-27 MGM25 (20,000-40,000) – Lot 2235 Click here to view provenance |
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2236
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$13,800.00 |
*COGSWELL & HARRISON BOXLOCK DANGEROUS GAME DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE, OLD CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE, AMMO AND COMPONENTS.SN 28343. Cal. .450 #2 NE 23-1/2″ (per factory records) Shoe lump bbls are fitted with short quarter rib holding three flush folding leaf wide V express rear sight with gold lines marked for 100, 200 and 300 yards, and later fitted Ruger type scope bases. Deeply swamped mid rib is gold inlaid “Cogswell & Harrison Ltd” in gothic script. Front ramp holds white Lyman bead. Tops of bbls are engraved with caliber and C&H New Bond Street address. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 80 grains cordite and 480 grain bullet. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs and are fitted with C&H ejector spring housing. Robust, case hardened, boxlock action features automatic safety, Greener type crossbolt third fastener, and blade type striker bushings. Water table is stamped with SN, “PATENT”, and “IRON”. Action is engraved with 30% coverage sprays of well cut scroll. “Cogswell & Harrison Ltd” is on each side. Trigger guard with scroll on bow has SN on tang, which extends to steel grip cap. Dense, lightly figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over black leather covered pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching splinter forend has small inlet metal tip and Deeley release. It is fitted with C&H ejector system trips. Drop at heel: approx 2-5/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Weight: 13 lbs 5 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. What is possibly orig makers leather case has brass corners, and is lined in blue velvet, with large Cogswell & Harrison paper label in lid. Case contains 3-pc brass and birch cleaning rod with brush, a pair of snap caps, and a pewter oil bottle. Included with rifle is old oak and leather ammo magazine with brass corners, embossed “F. K. Peto.” on top. An old Cogswell & Harrison label is in lid. Case contains four 5 round boxes of relatively new Kynoch ammo, 10 solids and 10 softs, three boxes of Woodleigh bullets, two soft, one solid, forty unprimed new brass cases by HDS, plastic box containing 16 primed HDS cases, and four loaded cartridges. Also a set of RBS dies. PROVENANCE: Certificate of origin from C & H, confirming specifications and stating it was made for D. G. Reid who took delivery in May 1906. Larry Baer Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely refurbished, retaining nearly all factory quality finishes on wood and metal, with a few light handling marks. Bores are excellent, with strong sharp rifling throughout, and just a hint of frosting at breech end of right bbl. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Case leather is considerably darkened with many scuffs, especially on edges. Brass corners are relatively new. Renewed interior cloth is excellent. Label is considerably foxed. Ammo case is good, ammo is near new. 49427-7 MGM278 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 2236 Click here to view provenance |
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2237
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$0.00 |
*GEORGE GIBBS BEST QUALITY SIDELOCK DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE AND ORIGINAL SCOPE.SN 17873. (1899) Cal. .303 British. 26″ Chopper lump bbls are fitted with one piece rib, mid section cut away, and swamped, forming quarter rib mounting orig scope bases and one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight. Front portion of rib forms ramp holding small silver bead. Swamped portion is engraved “George Gibbs 30 Conn (sic) Street Bristol Hampton Sir Joseph Whitworth’s Fluid Pressed Steel”. Transitions to sunken portion are scroll engraved. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for .303. Sling eye has been removed from bottom of rib. Small sidelock action features automatic bolted safety (when bolt is in place gold inlaid SAFE is revealed), crossbolt third fastener, bushed strikers, gold line tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Back action locks are of Holland type and made by Brazier. Action and lockplates are engraved with near full coverage very well cut miniscule scroll surrounding a large number of small rose bouquets, as is typically found on Boss guns. “George Gibbs” is on each lockplate. Top lever and trigger guard are blued and scroll engraved. SN is at grip. Dark, nicely veined, and strikingly fiddle figured European walnut steel trap capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over checkered steel buttplate. Stock features elongated drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, and a sling eye, as well as a vacant gold oval, on toe line. Right side of butt is inlet with silver initials “EMC”. Matching splinter forend is nearly fully checkered and has an inlet gold diamond on bottom, and Anson release. Drop at heel: approx 2″, drop at comb: approx 1-1/2″. Weight without scope: 9 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. Orig scope with no discernible makers name, is engraved with SN of this rifle on rear of turret. Scope has fine crosshair reticle and is in steel claw type see-through rings. Old green canvas case with tan leather trim is lined in once purple cloth with reproduction paper Gibbs label in lid. Case contains a pair of Pacific dies for .303 British. CONDITION: Fine, as refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a fine satin re-black, engraving re-cut. Action retains nearly all of a very dark color re-hardening with some silvering on sharp edges. Stocks have a few light marks and some deeper scratches and dents through a hand rubbed oil finish. Drop points are somewhat worn, checkering competently re-cut. Grip border mullering not re-cut. Metford rifled bores are fine, shiny, lightly frosted. Action is tight. Hook welded. Bbls are slightly off face. Jointed on circle. Tube of scope retains most of its orig blue, lacquer on ocular housing considerably flaked. Optics are somewhat cloudy. Case canvas considerably soiled and faded, with numerous rubs and marks. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth faded to brown, and has numerous rubs from contact with action and bbls. Partitions have been moved and patched with dark green cloth. Dies are good. 49029-22 MGM76 (17,500-27,500) – Lot 2237 |
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2238
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$4,600.00 |
*C. W. ANDREWS BOXLOCK DOUBLE RIFLE.SN 2884. Cal. 450/ 400 3″ Jeffery. 24″ Shoe lump bbls are fitted with quarter rib holding one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight with platinum lines sighted for 100, 200, and 300 yards. Matching front ramp holds silver bead. Top of left bbl is engraved “MADE BY C. W. ANDREWS LD. LONDON”. Top of right bbl is engraved “FOR TREACHER & CO LD BOMBAY & POONA”, along with “AMMUNITION JEFFREYS 450/ 400″. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham proofs for 55 grains cordite and 400 grain bullet. A sling eye is soldered to bottom rib. Case hardened boxlock action features non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), Greener crossbolt third fastener, bushed strikers, and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with vine borders. Makers name is on both sides. Top lever, floorplate, and trigger guard are blued and also engraved with vine borders. SN is on tang which extends to steel grip cap. Nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over red Old English pad, and features shadow line right hand cheekpiece, drop points, point pattern checkering and sling eye matching that on bbl along with a vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Drop at heel: approx 1-15/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-11/16″. Weight: 10 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/2”. CONDITION: Very fine, as refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a satin re-black, lettering re-cut. Action retains most all of a recent color re-hardening and rust blue on accessory parts. Newly made stocks are nicely shaped, and retain nearly all of their orig finish. Bores are good, with strong rifling, dark in grooves. Action has a hint of looseness. Right bbl is somewhat off face. A well balanced rifle in a great caliber, it probably shoots fairly well. 49417-33 MGM357 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2238 |
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2241
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$18,400.00 |
EXCEPTIONALLY FINE, HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION, GIBBS/ METFORD FARQUHARSON LONG RANGE TARGET RIFLE WITH ORIGINAL SIGHTS AND WOODEN CASE.SN 93. Cal. .461 Gibbs no. 2. This plainly finished example of one of the most famous target rifles of all time has 36″ tapered round bbl with front sight mounting block 2″ back from muzzle, and is engraved on top rear “Metford’s Patent, 708. George Gibbs, 29, Corn Street, Bristol.” Birmingham proofs are on left rear, and stamped with “48″. Metford number refers to the famous gain twist semi-smooth rifling, that was very highly regarded by all match shooters for at least two decades in the late 1800′s. This bbl is unusual in that it has a projection which extends over the breech block when it is in closed position, to make a better seal. No other example of this projection is illustrated or discussed in any of the books on single shot rifles. Beautifully polished and filed case hardened action has rear mounted pivoting safety on right side of action which is stamped “Farquharson’s Patent 93″ (use number). Left side is engraved “George Gibbs Bristol”. Unusual for a target rifle, the horn capped full pistol grip buttstock is of beautifully figured and streaked Circassian walnut, and measures 14-1/8″ over orig case hardened steel buttplate. There is a vacant silver oval on toe line. Point pattern checkering is at about 24 LPI with mullered borders. Forend attaches to bbl with side nail through steel escutcheons, as is found only on very early Gibbs rifles, and ends in a horn tip. Front position vernier target sights mount to base attached to top tang, and are housed in early type black leather case embossed in gold “Metford Rifle Sights G. Gibbs, Bristol”, and lined with purple velvet and cloth. This is the most complete set of early sights known, containing vernier staff stamped “George Gibbs Bristol” and “92″ with inset platinum side engraved in degrees of elevation, for sighting radius of 38.7″ which is the correct radius for this rifle, and a 1.2″ diameter eye cup. Also included in case is a screw adjustable front sight with platinum vernier which takes interchangeable front sight apertures. It seems Gibbs numbered these as to type, and a no. 3 post is in place in the sight. Also in the case are 8 additional apertures, numbered between 7 and 14. There is a place in the case for a Halford type front sight which does not appear to have ever been supplied with this rifle. Oak case with reinforcing brass straps at corners, has key lock and strap closure. Straps are held in place by large brass staples. There are remnants of an old paper label on top, inscribed in what appears to be Sanskrit. Unlined interior has many reinforcing blocks with paper “George Gibbs” label on lid. Case contains a number of target “bulls eyes” with groups showing wonderful accuracy of this rifle, and a small leather strap, probably the carrying handle. Weight of rifle: 9 lbs ll oz. Also included are RCBS dies, two Lyman bullet molds, and 49 empty cases formed from Kynoch brass, as well as two small booklets of owners notes on rifle and loads. CONDITION: Excellent, as found. Bbl retains 85 – 90% orig lustrous blue, most loss due to 6″ area in front of forend on lower right side of bbl where some rust has been cleaned, with some light pitting left behind, and blue thinned. Action retains 95% orig case hardening color, most loss being silvering of opening lever, and drag mark from safety. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig finish, with numerous small marks from handling and use over the years. Checkering is excellent with some minor compressions and a few missing diamonds. Buttplate retains 80 – 90% orig case hardening color with some browning and silvering toward heel. Bore is excellent, bright and shiny, nearly perfect. Action is crisp. Safety works. Sight box has small crack on top lid, and a few very small chips in leather. “Bristol” is missing its last two letters. Interior velvet is very fine with some staining from contact with sights. Silk in lid has some marks, mostly from contact with eye cup when attached to staff. Wooden case is good, with area on left bottom about 8″ x 14″ with termite damage, and this area corresponds to area of rusting on bbl. Straps are good. Interior label is missing bits and pieces which looks like silverfish damage, but is mostly readable. Possibly the finest Gibb’s long range rifle in existence. 49224-1 MGM84 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2241 |
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2242
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$0.00 |
EXCEPTIONAL PERCUSSION MILITARY STYLE SPORTING RIFLE/ MUSKET BY GEORGE GIBBS, MOST LIKELY HIS MASTERPIECE UPON COMPLETING HIS APPRENTICESHIP.SN NSN. Cal. .50 (.575 x .583 Smooth oval bore (?)) This unusual, high quality, exceptionally well made, firearm is devoid of any proof marks, numbers, lettering, or inscriptions, except for the name “GEORGE GIBBS” on lockplate. The only conclusion one could make is that it was for show only, for without proofing it was never legally salable or shootable. It remains in exceptional, most likely unfired, condition. Finely browned 33″ ovate skelp twist bbl has integral rounded portion at rear holding unusual flip-over ladder type rear sight (origin of design unknown). Barleycorn front sight is dovetailed through integral square boss at muzzle. Patent breech features plain platinum blow-out and is engraved with well cut open shaded scroll, and unusual device of shield, halberds, and open music book, on top. Breech iron with integral scrolled fence, is also finely scroll engraved. Bar lock with flat faced serpentine chamfered hammer is nearly fully engraved with more of this exquisitely cut shaded scroll. “GEORGE GIBBS” is in scroll terminated riband toward front. Trigger plate has plain rounded finial. Steel trigger guard with more large scroll on bow, is unmarked at tang. Steel buttplate has long scroll engraved top tang. Nicely marbled, and beautifully full length fiddle figured European walnut straight grip stock has nicely cut deep coarse checkering with mullered borders at grip and forend. Stock extends to within 5″ of muzzle, has horn cap and fastens to bbl with two side nails through engraved oval steel escutcheons. Military style steel ramrod is held by two steel pipes with turned ends and matching thimble with small pointed finial. Military style sling loops are mounted through stock in bbl channel and on toe line, which is also fitted with a vacant silver oval. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 9 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, possibly unfired, showing only numerous storage and handling marks, as well as slight ravages of age on its metal and wood finishes. Bbl retains nearly all of its brown, silvered on sharp edges. Case hardening of lock and other furniture has slightly darkened. Bright blue of trigger guard and buttplate has flaked somewhat, and has some freckling. Stock finish is very fine, with aforementioned nicks and dings, but is dry and untouched. Bore is excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Lock is crisp. 49266-3 MGM81 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2242 |
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2244
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*EXCEPTIONALLY FINE, HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION DANIEL FRASER BEST QUALITY FALLING BLOCK TAKEDOWN RIFLE WITH CASE.SN 3131. Cal. .303 British 26″ Tapered round bbl is fitted with full length file cut rib holding two folding leaf express rear sight and Fraser scope mounts at rear, front portion raised forming ramp holding white bead front with flip-up porcelain night bead. A folding sight protector with lever lock is also fitted. Uncut portion of rib is engraved with Daniel Fraser name and Leith Street address. Case hardened Fraser side lever dropping block action features thumb detent releasing side lever, non-automatic bolted safety (SAFE inlaid in gold and BOLTED in platinum), gold plated internals, and heat blued takedown lever on left side. Revolving lever one turn to the left allows bbls to be unscrewed. Receiver ring is engraved “Fraser’s Patent No. 370″ (use number). Remainder of action is engraved with near full coverage exceptionally well cut small shaded scroll within Celtic knot borders. Blued floorplate and trigger guard are scroll engraved with SN on bow. Sides of trigger are also scroll engraved. Dark veined and lightly figured European walnut horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8” over orig Silver pad. Stock features small, thin, shadow line cheekpiece with beaded top edge, and point pattern checkering at grip. Fancy bordered gold oval on toe line is engraved with monogram “BLS” (?). Sling eye, matching that on bbl is set deeply into stock in usual Fraser manner. Tang is fitted with Lyman folding rear sight which is neatly inlet at top of grip, and with recess for eyepiece on comb. This appears to be an orig accessory as there is no standing leaf on bbl sight. Matching removable forend has Alexander Henry type hard rubber forend tip with Deeley release. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-15/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. Makers tan oak and leather case with brass corners is lined in scarlet cloth, and has gold embossed black leather Fraser label in lid, and Fraser “VELOX” paper label tacked into lid for rifle no. 2363. Case contains straps for exterior and round oil bottle. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl retains over 95% orig blue with some high edge wear and light scratches. Action retains approx 90% orig case hardening color, silvered on high edges. Floorplate and trigger guard retain approx 90% of their orig bright blue. Stocks are excellent with nearly all of their hand rubbed oil finish with numerous light scratches and marks, most noticeable on front right of buttstock from contact with thumb while operating rifle. A 3/8″ x 1″ Dutchman has been set into lower right portion of cheekpiece, appears to be an orig factory repair. Bore is excellent, with strong rifling throughout, with just a hint of frosting in grooves, and some cordite burn at throat. Action is crisp. Case leather is still light in color with some stains and numerous scrapes and bumps. Interior cloth is fine with some rubs through, and slight insect damage. Fraser label is excellent. Velox label is considerably foxed with some creases and chips. Although not made for this rifle, case is for a rifle of this type, and this rifle fits it quite well. An exceptionally fine example of this highly desirable British single shot. Only 410 actions and rifles were made. This rifle is listed by SN in DANIEL FRASER, GUN AND RIFLE MAKER OF EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND by J. Kirton. 49403-6 MGM277 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2244 |
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2245
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ALEXANDER HENRY STYLE SINGLE BARREL PERCUSSION TARGET/ HUNTING RIFLE BY DON BROWN WITH EXTRA BARREL AND LOADING ACCESSORIES.SN 23. Cal. .418 Groove diameter. Both bbls are 33″ nicely swamped octagon with bottom rib. Top flats are engraved “DON HENRY BROWN”. One set is fitted with one standing, one folding express rear sight with tall white bead front. The other is fitted with one standing, three folding leaf rear sight, and dovetailed through base for vernier windage adjustable front. Hickory cleaning rod with brass tip is held by two plain pipes, central pipe affixed with sling eye. Patent breeches are case hardened and nicely scroll engraved. Breech iron is also scroll engraved and a Lyman type elevation adjustable folding peep sight is installed. Case hardened lock with Alexander Henry style tall serpentine hammer is also engraved with well cut, shaded scroll. Nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut steel trap capped pistol grip stock is fitted with classically styled furniture, with pineapple finial to trigger plate, and steel buttplate with medium top spur. A classic, case hardened, spring loaded patchbox is on left side of butt. Stock also features nicely carved drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip and around forend, and horn forend tip. Also included with rifle are a nylon and brass cleaning/ loading rod, a Lyman (?) bullet mold, steel loading rod, an Ideal bullet sizer/ lubricator with die, loading block, various sights, nipples, sling swivels, two front sights for adjustable base, and a vernier rear sight (all in a plastic container). CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with only a hint of wear and handling marks on wood and metal. Bores are excellent. Lock is crisp. An exceptionally fine recreation of a very desirable percussion target rifle. 49027-3 JR (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2245 Click here to view provenance |
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RARE R.T. PRITCHETT PERCUSSION SINGLE BARREL SPORTING RIFLE.SN 3062. Cal. .490 Groove diameter. (3 broad grooves, correct for Pritchett ball, one turn in approx 40″). This unusual sporting rifle by this fine London maker, inventor of the Pritchett ball, adopted by the British government as a replacement for the Minie ball; has 28″ ovate bbl with under rib. Rib is fitted with two plain pipes holding hickory ramrod with brass head and tail with worm. Top flat is engraved “R. T. Pritchett 86 St. James’s Street London” and is fitted with three folding leaf express rear and silver bead front sights. Breech plug is nicely scroll engraved and has platinum blow-out. Breech iron with integral fence is finely engraved with close shaded scroll. Lockplate mounted with tall serpentine flat faced hammer with dolphin head is fitted with front sliding stalking safety which engages hammer at half cock. Lock and hammer are also finely scroll engraved, and lock is also engraved “R. T. Pritchett”. Trigger plate is fitted with single set trigger, and has elongated round finial. Scroll engraved trigger guard forms scrolled grip at rear, and is engraved with SN. Nicely marbled and lightly figured circassian walnut stock has point pattern checkering at grip and fore piece, and features right hand shadow line beaded cheekpiece, sling eye and vacant silver oval on toe line. Steel buttplate has a long top tang, and a steel patchbox is on right side with spring loaded circular cover, which contains some old waxed muslin patches. Patchbox is finely scroll engraved surrounding central family crest of naked upper torso of man holding British flag in his left hand, and dagger in his right, surmounted by a sovereign’s crown. This is undoubtedly the family crest of the orig owner of this rifle, and would certainly lead to some interesting research. Drop at heel: approx 1-7/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 7 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains nearly all of a re-brown giving fair definition to pattern, engraving slightly softened. Breech iron, lock, and hammer are mostly gray brown, with traces of orig blue on trigger guard. Stock retains a considerable amount of what appears to be its orig finish with some oil rubbed in over light marks and scratches. Bore is very fine, shiny, with one or two scattered pits, but sharp rifling throughout. Lock is crisp. Safety works. Trigger will not remain set. An interesting and fine handling percussion single rifle in a caliber suitable for deer sized game. 49224-15 MGM86 (4,000-8,000) – Lot 2246 |
