*HOFFMAN ARMS MAGNUM MAUSER DANGEROUS GAME RIFLE.

SN 28171. Cal. .375 H&H. This rifle started life as a takedown magnum rifle (either .300 or .375) by Holland & Holland ca. 1910. It was re-barreled by Hoffman with 24″ tapered round bbl utilizing orig Holland sights and bases. Top of bbl is marked “HOFFMAN ARMS CO. CLEVELAND, O.” Caliber and “B136” are on bbl shank. Stippled quarter rib holds three folding leaf express rear sight marked for 100, 200, and 300 yards. A banded-on sling eye has been fitted. Orig front ramp is sleeved-on, and holds gold bead. A knurled sight cover has been fitted. Early magnum length action with standard bridge and slant box bottom metal, is marked “WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER – OBERNDORF a/N” on side wall. Receiver ring and flattened bridge are stippled. Takedown lug at rear of action has been brazed, creating solid frame. Floorplate is hinged with latch button in trigger guard bow. Holland & Holland numbers “28171” are stamped on bottom right side of receiver ring under wood, and engraved on trigger guard bow, as well as on bolt handle shank. Bolt with pear-shaped knob has had Hoffman bolt shroud fitted with integral mount for micrometer rear peep sight, and toggling safety on right stamped “READY” and “SAFE”. Original Holland & Holland stock of lightly streaked and nicely figured European walnut measures 13-1/2″ over NOSHOC pad, and features small right hand cheekpiece, recoil reinforcing bolt, horn forend tip, steel trap grip cap, and classic point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip and forend. Vacant silver oval and sling eye are on toe line. A tooled leather narrow sling in Q-D swivels is included. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/2″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Weight: 8 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 13-1/2″. PROVENANCE: The Elmer Keith Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, as refinished, with metal parts retaining nearly all a fine rust blue, and wood, most of a hand rubbed oil finish, checkering re-cut, mullering of borders not re-cut. Bore is excellent, bright, sharp, and shiny throughout. Action is smooth. A lightweight .375 H & H. 4-48034 MGM149 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 1056

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1056	$11,500.00	HOFFMAN ARMS MAGNUM MAUSER DANGEROUS GAME RIFLE. SN 28171. Cal. .375 H&H. This rifle started life as a takedown magnum rifle (either .300 or .375) by Holland & Holland ca. 1910. It was re-barreled by Hoffman with 24″ tapered round bbl utilizing orig Holland sights and bases. Top of bbl is marked “HOFFMAN ARMS CO. CLEVELAND, O.” Caliber and “B136” are on bbl shank. Stippled quarter rib holds three folding leaf express rear sight marked for 100, 200, and 300 yards. A banded-on sling eye has been fitted. Orig front ramp is sleeved-on, and holds gold bead. A knurled sight cover has been fitted. Early magnum length action with standard bridge and slant box bottom metal, is marked “WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER – OBERNDORF a/N” on side wall. Receiver ring and flattened bridge are stippled. Takedown lug at rear of action has been brazed, creating solid frame. Floorplate is hinged with latch button in trigger guard bow. Holland & Holland numbers “28171” are stamped on bottom right side of receiver ring under wood, and engraved on trigger guard bow, as well as on bolt handle shank. Bolt with pear-shaped knob has had Hoffman bolt shroud fitted with integral mount for micrometer rear peep sight, and toggling safety on right stamped “READY” and “SAFE”. Original Holland & Holland stock of lightly streaked and nicely figured European walnut measures 13-1/2″ over NOSHOC pad, and features small right hand cheekpiece, recoil reinforcing bolt, horn forend tip, steel trap grip cap, and classic point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip and forend. Vacant silver oval and sling eye are on toe line. A tooled leather narrow sling in Q-D swivels is included. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/2″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Weight: 8 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 13-1/2″. PROVENANCE: The Elmer Keith Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, as refinished, with metal parts retaining nearly all a fine rust blue, and wood, most of a hand rubbed oil finish, checkering re-cut, mullering of borders not re-cut. Bore is excellent, bright, sharp, and shiny throughout. Action is smooth. A lightweight .375 H & H. 4-48034 MGM149 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 1056 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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*HOFFMAN ARMS MAGNUM MAUSER DANGEROUS GAME RIFLE.