*FINE IVER HENRIKSEN CUSTOM FARQUHARSON SINGLE SHOT RIFLE WITH SCOPE, BUILT FOR ELMER KEITH.

SN 1000EK. Cal. .338 X 74. (9.3 x 74 case necked to .338, designed by Elmer Keith to duplicate the ballistics of the .338 Winchester, in a rimmed cartridge for use in single shot and double rifles.) 25″ Tapered octagon bbl features stippled, integral quarter rib, front sight ramp, and swing swivel base. Rib is fitted with one standing and two folding leaf rear express sight for 100, 200 and 300 yards. Front sight has Elmer’s favorite gold-faced sourdough bead. Rear portion of bbl is stamped “338 X 74 KEITH” with “HENRIKSEN” stamped in front of receiver ring. This is the second of two rifles (even though there are subtle differences between the two .338-74 rifles, Elmer called them a “matched pair”) made by Iver Henriksen of Missoula, Montanta. Iver was Elmer’s favorite gunsmith who he often used for special projects. Blued orig Farquharson dropping block action with top tang safety is finely engraved with sprays of well cut shaded scroll, around central leaf pattern sunburst, all within light vine borders. Nicely streaked and lightly figured circassian walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-1/2″ over Neidner styled checkered buttplate with trap (with space for three cartridges, and Allen key for scope), features Keith designed Monte Carlo right hand shadow line cheekpiece (This cheekpiece and comb were designed to minimize recoil impact to the shooter’s face), hard rubber grip cap with large vacant gold oval, and well cut borderless point pattern checkering. Matching long schnabeled forend attaches to bbl with Allen screw. Weaver K3-1 scope with duplex reticle is mounted on the quarter rib in Cone-trol mounts. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/4″, drop at rear of Monte Carlo: approx 1-7/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-13/16″. Weight: 9 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 13-1/2″. PROVENANCE: The Elmer Keith Estate Collection. CONDITION: Rifle retains virtually all rust blue on bbl and action from Iver Henriksen. Very slight loss of blue at muzzle and around front sling swivel hole. Buttstock and forearm retain virtually all dull oil finish with a few light scattered scratches and compression marks. Mint bore. Mechanically, action is tight and sound, with perfect function. Scope optics are bright and clear. 4-47971 RJS/MGM127 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 1053

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Auction: Firearms - March 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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	1053	$8,260.00	FINE IVER HENRIKSEN CUSTOM FARQUHARSON SINGLE SHOT RIFLE WITH SCOPE, BUILT FOR ELMER KEITH. SN 1000EK. Cal. .338 X 74. (9.3 x 74 case necked to .338, designed by Elmer Keith to duplicate the ballistics of the .338 Winchester, in a rimmed cartridge for use in single shot and double rifles.) 25″ Tapered octagon bbl features stippled, integral quarter rib, front sight ramp, and swing swivel base. Rib is fitted with one standing and two folding leaf rear express sight for 100, 200 and 300 yards. Front sight has Elmer’s favorite gold-faced sourdough bead. Rear portion of bbl is stamped “338 X 74 KEITH” with “HENRIKSEN” stamped in front of receiver ring. This is the second of two rifles (even though there are subtle differences between the two .338-74 rifles, Elmer called them a “matched pair”) made by Iver Henriksen of Missoula, Montanta. Iver was Elmer’s favorite gunsmith who he often used for special projects. Blued orig Farquharson dropping block action with top tang safety is finely engraved with sprays of well cut shaded scroll, around central leaf pattern sunburst, all within light vine borders. Nicely streaked and lightly figured circassian walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-1/2″ over Neidner styled checkered buttplate with trap (with space for three cartridges, and Allen key for scope), features Keith designed Monte Carlo right hand shadow line cheekpiece (This cheekpiece and comb were designed to minimize recoil impact to the shooter’s face), hard rubber grip cap with large vacant gold oval, and well cut borderless point pattern checkering. Matching long schnabeled forend attaches to bbl with Allen screw. Weaver K3-1 scope with duplex reticle is mounted on the quarter rib in Cone-trol mounts. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/4″, drop at rear of Monte Carlo: approx 1-7/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-13/16″. Weight: 9 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 13-1/2″. PROVENANCE: The Elmer Keith Estate Collection. CONDITION: Rifle retains virtually all rust blue on bbl and action from Iver Henriksen. Very slight loss of blue at muzzle and around front sling swivel hole. Buttstock and forearm retain virtually all dull oil finish with a few light scattered scratches and compression marks. Mint bore. Mechanically, action is tight and sound, with perfect function. Scope optics are bright and clear. 4-47971 RJS/MGM127 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 1053 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - March 2015 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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*FINE IVER HENRIKSEN CUSTOM FARQUHARSON SINGLE SHOT RIFLE WITH SCOPE, BUILT FOR ELMER KEITH.