*LIGHTWEIGHT L. CHRISTOPHE BOXLOCK DOUBLE RIFLE.

*LIGHTWEIGHT L. CHRISTOPHE BOXLOCK DOUBLE RIFLE. SN 173. Cal. .450 BPE. This exceptionally light (under 7 pounds) double express rifle, with 25″ steel dovetailed bbls, has full length raised, matted rib fitted with one standing, one folding leaf rear, and silver bead front sights. Bbl flats are stamped with Belgian black powder proofs for .450 express. Case hardened sling loop is screwed to bottom rib. Case hardened scallop-backed boxlock action features non-automatic safety (S inlaid in gold), crossbolt third fastener, side clips, and double triggers (front set). Action is engraved with nicely cut small scroll. “L. Christophe Bruxelles” is on floorplate. Nicely marbled European walnut long “Prince of Wales” grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over Silver type pad, and features sling loop and vacant silver oval on toe line, and 28 LPI standard checkering with narrow mullered borders. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Drop at heel: Approx 2-3/4″, drop at comb: Approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 6 lbs. 13 oz. LOP: 14-7/8″. PROVENANCE: Henry H. Blagden Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of what appears to be orig blue. Action retains 60% orig case hardening color, the balance bright silver over some minor cleaned freckling. Floorplate, trigger guard, and top lever re-blued, and retain most of that finish. Stocks retain most of a very fine oil finish with numerous minor marks, checkering competently re-cut. There are two minor repaired chips in buttstock near bottom of action. Bores are excellent, with sharp rifling throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. An exceptional fast handling rifle. 4-46047 MGM294 (3,500-5,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

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
	1222	$6,325.00	LIGHTWEIGHT L. CHRISTOPHE BOXLOCK DOUBLE RIFLE. SN 173. Cal. .450 BPE. This exceptionally light (under 7 pounds) double express rifle, with 25″ steel dovetailed bbls, has full length raised, matted rib fitted with one standing, one folding leaf rear, and silver bead front sights. Bbl flats are stamped with Belgian black powder proofs for .450 express. Case hardened sling loop is screwed to bottom rib. Case hardened scallop-backed boxlock action features non-automatic safety (S inlaid in gold), crossbolt third fastener, side clips, and double triggers (front set). Action is engraved with nicely cut small scroll. “L. Christophe Bruxelles” is on floorplate. Nicely marbled European walnut long “Prince of Wales” grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over Silver type pad, and features sling loop and vacant silver oval on toe line, and 28 LPI standard checkering with narrow mullered borders. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Drop at heel: Approx 2-3/4″, drop at comb: Approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 6 lbs. 13 oz. LOP: 14-7/8″. PROVENANCE: Henry H. Blagden Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of what appears to be orig blue. Action retains 60% orig case hardening color, the balance bright silver over some minor cleaned freckling. Floorplate, trigger guard, and top lever re-blued, and retain most of that finish. Stocks retain most of a very fine oil finish with numerous minor marks, checkering competently re-cut. There are two minor repaired chips in buttstock near bottom of action. Bores are excellent, with sharp rifling throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. An exceptional fast handling rifle. 4-46047 MGM294 (3,500-5,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 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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