*MARCEL THYS & SONS SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.

*MARCEL THYS & SONS SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE. SN 0207. Cal. .470 NE/ .375 H & H flanged mag. 24-3/8″ Chopper lump .470 bbls are gold inlaid “M. Thys & Sons. Belgium – 470 NE” on top of file cut quarter rib mounting one standing, two folding leaf rear express sight. White bead front with folding night bead is longitudinally dovetailed into matching front sight base. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with Belgian nitro proofs for .470 nitro. Top of left bbl is engraved “Made for Griffin and Howe New – York”. .375 H & H flanged bbls measure 23-3/8″ and are mono-blocked. They are made by B. Searcy & Co Boren, CA, and are so marked on broad mid rib between quarter rib and front sight base. The quarter rib on these bbls is cut for Talley QD mounts (rings are included with rifle). A single standing leaf express rear sight is dovetailed through. Front sight has silver bead. These bbls are provided with their own splinter non-ejector forend with Deeley type release. Coin finished action with back action sidelocks features top tang which extends over comb in H & H fashion, non-automatic safety (SAFE engraved), side bolsters, bushed strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved with well cut, large, shaded scroll with bull African elephant on bottom, trunk down. Lockplates are engraved with other members of “the big five”; a charging bull cape buffalo behind termite mound on left, with large maned roaring lion in savannah on right. Both sides of action are engraved “M. Thys”. Engravers signature “C. Perfido” is on right side of trigger plate. Scroll engraved trigger guard extends to engraved steel grip cap with trap. Intricately veined, dense, stump European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over black leather covered pad, and features shadow line left hand cheekpiece, fluted drop points, and point pattern checkering with line border. Figured walnut, but otherwise matching, beavertail ejector forend has Anson release. .470 Bbls: Drop at heel: Approx 2-11/16″. Drop at comb: approx 1-15/16″. Weight: 9 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. .375 Bbls: Drop at heel: approx 2-1/2″. Drop at comb: approx 1-9/16″. Weight: 9 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. There is no provision for a sling. Aluminum travel case with heavy black canvas outer cover embroidered “C. F. Goll” is lined in dark green suede, with space for rifle, both sets of bbls and a scope. CONDITION: Excellent. Both sets of bbls retain most of their orig blue. Action retains nearly all of its coin finish. Stocks have a few minor marks in their orig rubbed oil finish. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Both sets of bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Case is excellent. Interior leather has some scuffs and indentations from contact with gun. The perfect combo for Africa. 4-47071 MGM26 (30,000-40,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013

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
	2157	$31,625.00	MARCEL THYS & SONS SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE. SN 0207. Cal. .470 NE/ .375 H & H flanged mag. 24-3/8″ Chopper lump .470 bbls are gold inlaid “M. Thys & Sons. Belgium – 470 NE” on top of file cut quarter rib mounting one standing, two folding leaf rear express sight. White bead front with folding night bead is longitudinally dovetailed into matching front sight base. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with Belgian nitro proofs for .470 nitro. Top of left bbl is engraved “Made for Griffin and Howe New – York”. .375 H & H flanged bbls measure 23-3/8″ and are mono-blocked. They are made by B. Searcy & Co Boren, CA, and are so marked on broad mid rib between quarter rib and front sight base. The quarter rib on these bbls is cut for Talley QD mounts (rings are included with rifle). A single standing leaf express rear sight is dovetailed through. Front sight has silver bead. These bbls are provided with their own splinter non-ejector forend with Deeley type release. Coin finished action with back action sidelocks features top tang which extends over comb in H & H fashion, non-automatic safety (SAFE engraved), side bolsters, bushed strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved with well cut, large, shaded scroll with bull African elephant on bottom, trunk down. Lockplates are engraved with other members of “the big five”; a charging bull cape buffalo behind termite mound on left, with large maned roaring lion in savannah on right. Both sides of action are engraved “M. Thys”. Engravers signature “C. Perfido” is on right side of trigger plate. Scroll engraved trigger guard extends to engraved steel grip cap with trap. Intricately veined, dense, stump European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over black leather covered pad, and features shadow line left hand cheekpiece, fluted drop points, and point pattern checkering with line border. Figured walnut, but otherwise matching, beavertail ejector forend has Anson release. .470 Bbls: Drop at heel: Approx 2-11/16″. Drop at comb: approx 1-15/16″. Weight: 9 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. .375 Bbls: Drop at heel: approx 2-1/2″. Drop at comb: approx 1-9/16″. Weight: 9 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. There is no provision for a sling. Aluminum travel case with heavy black canvas outer cover embroidered “C. F. Goll” is lined in dark green suede, with space for rifle, both sets of bbls and a scope. CONDITION: Excellent. Both sets of bbls retain most of their orig blue. Action retains nearly all of its coin finish. Stocks have a few minor marks in their orig rubbed oil finish. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Both sets of bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Case is excellent. Interior leather has some scuffs and indentations from contact with gun. The perfect combo for Africa. 4-47071 MGM26 (30,000-40,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013 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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