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INCREDIBLY RARE AND VERY COOL HIGH CONDITION SINGLE SHOT ROOK OR POACHER’S PISTOL BY DANIEL FRASER WITH SCOPE, ATTACHABLE SKELETON STOCK, AND CARRYING CASE.SN 2494. (ca 1898) Cal. 250 Rook ? Jonathan Kirton in DANIEL FRASER GUN AND RIFLE MAKER OF EDINBURGH SCOTLAND describes and pictures one of these pistols which is missing its scope and stock, and is not engraved. He states “probably these were made in-house as no similar pistol has so far been found known to have come from another source.” He mentions another example SN 2436 which still has its detachable metal shoulder stock. Another example is known in Australia in its oak and leather case, complete with scope and stock, but it is also not engraved and only in good condition. Finding this near pristine engraved example, complete with its orig scope, Lyman sight, shoulder stock, and leather carrying case, is unprecedented. It has 9-1/8″ 1/3 octagon bbl, long front sight ramp holding small silver bead, and scope mount dovetailed through. Matching mount is on top flat of octagon portion of bbl which is also fitted with express rear sight which has inset ivory triangle and one folding leaf. Top of bbl is engraved “Danl Fraser & Co” “Gun & Rifle Manufacturers” “4 Leith St Terrace Edinburgh”. There is scroll engraving at breech end on side flats. Unique Fraser made nickel-plated tip-down single shot hammerless action, has opening and cocking lever on left side, and a tab safety at top of grip. Action is engraved with sprays of very well cut shaded scroll within Celtic knotwork borders. “DANl FRASER & Co” is on scrolled riband on left side over “EDINBURGH”. The left side is also stamped “Cal.” “.250”. Finger blade of trigger is checkered and SN 2494 is on trigger guard bow. There are also sprays of scroll on trigger guard and grip straps. Top strap is fitted with Lyman tang sight in specially shaped base. Back strap is slotted and threaded for attachable nickel-plated skeleton steel buttstock with finely sculpted elliptical reinforcing braces through frame. Figured walnut grips are nicely checkered. Pistol is accompanied by its Fraser made approx 4 X scope with leather covered recoil eye piece. Tube is engraved with Fraser information and address along with “Sole Patentees & Manufacturers”. Rear scope ring is engraved with SN 2494. This intriguing little pistol comes with its leather leg o’ mutton type carrying case with bail handle, which contains a cleaning rod and has large pocket on front for accessories. CONDITION: Excellent, close to new, original, as found. Bbl retains over 95% orig blue with a few light marks, mostly at left rear. Action retains virtually all of its orig nickel plate with hardly any noted losses or flaking. Plating on straps show some toning. Lyman sight retains over 80% of its blue, flaked and rubbed a bit on base. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig finish. Bore is excellent, appears essentially unfired. Lever spring is a bit weak. Attachable buttstock retains over 95% of its orig nickel plate with some flaking near attaching screw. Scope is excellent with only a few very light marks in its orig blue, optically clear. Case leather has darkened, and has some rubs, but is intact. Accessory pouch has some flaking of top grain; interior has rubs from removal and insertion of pistol and accessories. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. 53198-5 MGM (7,000-12,000) ESA – Lot 1154 |
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1155
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$17,250.00 |
VERY RARE PAIR OF HIGH QUALITY BREECHLOADING HAMMER HOWDAH PISTOLS BY ALEXANDER HENRY.SN 4771/4772. Cal. .500 Made for a special 1-1/2″ cartridge. These interesting pistols have 6-1/4″ Damascus bbls engraved “Alexr Henry Edinburgh and London” on full length ribs fitted with one standing leaf express rear sights. Area behind rear sights and in front of raised portion in front of ribs are file cut. Raised portions at fronts hold silver beads. Rear portions of ribs are engraved “1” and “2” denoting a true pair, with “1” or “2” stamped on water tables and wood of forends. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham black powder proofs for 38 bore with SNs and “AH”. Small sized round bodied Jones underlever actions are fitted with peninsula rebounding back locks with short flat faced serpentine hammers. Actions and locks are engraved with 80% coverage very nicely cut varying sized scroll. “Alexr Henry” is on each lockplate. Blued trigger guards have SNs on tangs. Dark European walnut grip stocks with checkered grips have steel caps fitted with sling eyes. Matching, very short splinter forends attach to bbls with sliding bolts through oval steel escutcheons. CONDITION: Excellent, as competently refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a re-brown, with fair to good definition to pattern over a considerable number of light marks and dings. Actions and locks retain essentially all of a correctly colored re-hardening of St. Leger quality. Trigger guards retain nearly all of their lustrous re-blue, and stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig oil finish. Checkering does not appear to have been re-cut. Bores are very fine to excellent, with some scattered light pitting. Actions are tight. Locks are excellent. The top spur of the right hand hammer of pistol “1” is cracked and about ready to detach. Donald Dallas in his new book ALEXANDER HENRY RIFLEMAKER lists these pistols as “best” quality double barrel center fire pistols completed 3/3/1880. Finding a single Howdah pistol is difficult, very few pairs, especially by best makers, ever come to market. 53133-1 MGM (15,000-22,500) – Lot 1155 |
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1156
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$1,495.00 |
RARE PAIR OF CONTINENTAL DOUBLE BARREL HOWDAH PERCUSSION PISTOLS.SN 1185/1185. Cal. 38 bore. 12″ overall, 6-1/2″ bbls with central rib. Guns are unmarked with exception of initials “HL” on sides of bbl and other initials and SNs internally. Matching SNs are found inside trigger bows and bottom of bbls. Bbls originally had striped Damascus design which is only partially discernible now. Stocks are checkered with scallop shell shaped hinged buttcaps. Iron mounted with threaded iron ramrods. Guns are nicely but sparely engraved. This is an interesting pair of Howdah Style pistols that present quite nicely in a very old custom carrying case. CONDITION: Very good overall. Traces of finish on bbls and some case color found on hammers, especially on one gun. Stocks are sound with sharp edges. Accompanying casing is of later manufacture, but displays guns well along with a single cavity ball mold. Case has large crack in lid and could use a little wood restoration. Lock is missing escutcheon. The two hook and eye closures are still functional. Mechanics are fine with bright clean bores. 52924-10 JS (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1156 Click here to view provenance |
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1157
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$0.00 |
INCREDIBLE PAIR OF HIGH CONDITION BIG BORE CHARLES LANCASTER SLIDE AND DROP HAMMER DOUBLE “HOWDAH” RIFLES WITH ORIGINAL CASE AND MANY ACCESSORIES.SN 4916/4917. (1879) Cal. .577 Snyder. 22″ Damascus bbls with full length matted ribs mounting three folding leaf express rear sights, are gold inlaid “1” and “2” on rear portions of ribs; matching numbers are on ovals on forends and buttplate top tangs. Tops of bbls are engraved “Charles Lancaster 151 New Bond St London” and “Patent Smooth Bore Breech Loading Rifle”. Lancaster patent under lever slide and tilt actions are fitted with non-rebounding peninsula back locks with, unique to Lancaster, flat faced breast fire hammers with tall spurs, as well as front safeties. Actions and locks are engraved with exceptionally well cut varying sized small to medium scroll within small scroll borders. Sides of actions are engraved “Charles Lancaster’s Patent” and locks have “C. LANCASTER” “PATENT LONDON” in ribbon devices on tails. Case hardened trigger guards have tangs with checkered curved extensions forming pistol grips. Nicely marbled and figured European walnut buttstocks measure 14-1/8″ over checkered steel buttplates with short top spurs. Stocks feature beaded shadow line right hand cheekpieces, and widely spaced checkering at grips. Vacant gold ovals are on toe lines. Matching forends with exceptionally well filed and fitted irons, have schnabeled horn tips and attach to bbls with captive side bolts through oval steel escutcheons. Gun “2”: Drop at heel: approx 2-1/2″, drop at comb: approx 1-1/2″. Neutral cast. Weight: 8 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. Guns are housed in quartered oak two gun case with arch decorated inlet brass corners, round central medallion, and double hook closure. Remnants of an old label are on top with Sanskrit inscription. Interior is lined in green cloth, and has large paper Lancaster label in lid along with charge card for these particular guns, and information label “Composition for Filling Shell Bullets”. Bottom section holds both rifles as well as an array of superb orig accessories including steel bullet mold casting hollow base solid and another with hollow pointing pin for “shell” bullets which also has separate funnel for casting. Both molds are engraved “Chas Lancaster Breech Loading Rifles” and with these rifles SNs. Also included are two ebony and brass cleaning rods with brushes, jags, Turks heads, and mops, bullet crimper on mahogany base, rosewood patchbox, spare mainsprings, mainspring vice, dusting brush, turnscrew, two 84 grain powder measures, and a small leather wallet containing spare strikers and lock pins. CONDITION: Excellent, with rifle “1” showing considerably more handling and use than “2”, retaining approx 90% orig bbl brown, with many marks and light scratches. Action retains most of its orig color, silvered and cleaned a bit on right side. Locks retain nearly all of their color. Trigger guard is silvered at grip. Bbls of rifle “2” have only a few light scratches on left side from removal of forend bolt. Action is silvered a bit on sides. Stocks of “2” have a few minor marks and knocks in its orig finish. Stocks of gun “1” have an old refinish of butt over some marks. Buttplate of “1” is mostly silver. Gun “2” has nearly all of its blue. Bores of both rifles are excellent. Actions are tight. Locks are crisp. Case retains most of its orig varnish with separated glue joint on top. Interior cloth is very fine with rubs and marks. All labels are fine with some rubs through on main label. Partitions are good. Accessories are excellent. A wonderful pair of short barrelled fast handling rifles in superb condition. 52999-5 (55,000-65,000) – Lot 1157 |
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1158
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$13,800.00 |
*CUSTOM P D FARQUHARSON TANG SAFETY SINGLE SHOT DROPPING BLOCK DANGEROUS GAME RIFLE MARKED JOSEPH BOURNE & SON WITH CASE.NSN. Cal. .500 NE. 26″ Two stage tapered round bbl is fitted with quarter rib holding one standing leaf express rear sight, and nicely filed matching front base holding large brass bead front. Top of quarter rib is engraved “Joseph Bourne & Son”. Bottom of bbl is stamped with caliber. Case hardened P D (marked on action face) Farquharson top tang safety 3 C action is engraved with 80% coverage large scroll. Engravers signature (?) “BLEILE 04” is on left side of trigger housing. Right side is engraved “GLEN MOROVITS”. Very nicely streaked and figured European walnut steel trap capped pistol grip buttstock is well crafted and classically shaped, and measures 14-1/8″ over leather covered Decelerator pad. Stock features classic right hand shadow line cheekpiece, borderless point pattern checkering, and side panels that are nicely sculpted with shadow lines. A vacant scrolled oval and sling eye matching that soldered to bottom of bbl, are on toe line. Matching forend with ebony tip attaches to bbl with screw through oval steel escutcheons. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-13/16″. Cast: neutral. Weight: 12 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. Rifle is housed in full length russet leather case with leather corners, lined in burgundy felt. CONDITION: Excellent, close to new, as custom finished, with only a few of the lightest handling marks in all professionally applied finishes. Bore is excellent. Action is smooth. Case is excellent. 53101-1 (10,000-15,000) C&R – Lot 1158 |
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1159
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$17,250.00 |
*HUMONGOUS FOUR BORE FARQUHARSON TYPE DROPPING BLOCK SINGLE SHOT RIFLE BY CLAYTON NELSON, CUSTOM GUN MAKER, WITH DIES AND MOLD.NSN. Cal. 4 bore. This huge rifle weighs a little bit north of 22 pounds, and was built by a gunsmith known for undertaking some very unusual projects. Despite its large size it is nicely scaled and has 27-1/2″ slightly tapered round bbl, mounted with 1″ wide checkered quarter rib and matching front base holding large ivory bead front sight. One standing four folding leaf express rear sight is in quarter rib. Top of bbl is marked “CLAYTON N. NELSON CUSTOM RIFLEMAKER”. Large 3-3/4″ long, 4″ high, 2″ wide Farquharson type action is blued and nicely filed, and has integral square as transition to quarter rib on top. Under lever with latch which engages trigger guard bow, is color case hardened. Action features traditional tang safety. Dense, very nicely marbled and somewhat stump figured European walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over Silver type pad, and is traditionally styled with point pattern checkering at grip, rounded right hand cheekpiece, and nicely shaped side panels. Matching forend with ebony tip attaches to bbl with two screws through lozenge shaped escutcheons. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 2-1/8″. Cast: neutral. Weight: 22 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Included with rifle are some custom made loading dies, bullet sizer, and shell holder, along with JRM marked aluminum bullet mold casting a .997 diameter conical bullet weighing 1950 grains. Also included are four fired brass cartridges. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all orig finishes on wood and metal, with some handling marks, and a few nicks. A small chip has been repaired on right side rear of forend. Bore is excellent. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. 53107-1 MGM (15,000-25,000) ESA – Lot 1159 Click here to view provenance |
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1160
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$0.00 |
TWO BOXES OF KYNOCH FOUR BORE HOLLAND & HOLLAND RIFLE CARTRIDGES, ONE EMPTY, THE OTHER FULL.Pasteboard boxes with yellow labels marked “10” “HOLLAND” “4-Bore” “NITRO RIFLE” “CARTRIDGES” “70 Grains Cordite. Solid Lead.” “Manufactured at The Kynoch Factories” “of” “NOBEL INDUSTRIES LTD”. Full box has “1586” and “1596” on one side. Empty box is shrink wrapped. Full box contains ten cartridges with 4-1/4″ all brass cases with “KYNOCH” “NOBEL” head stamps, loaded with lead bullets. PROVENANCE: The spectacular collections of Ray Bentley featuring the finest and rarest deluxe antique Winchesters in the world. CONDITION: Excellent. Empty box has fine label lightly soiled with a few rubs. Box itself is very fine. Label of full box is very fine to excellent, again very lightly soiled and with four or five very small rubs. Box is fine. Cartridges are excellent, brass slightly toned, with factory polish or sizing marks at bases of some cartridges. 53091-264 MGM (10,000-15,000) – Lot 1160 |
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1161
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$0.00 |
*DAKOTA ARMS CUSTOM SHOP “AFRICAN” MODEL 76 BOLT ACTION RIFLE WITH GOLD INLAY AND SCROLL ENGRAVING.SN 4311. Cal. .458 Lott. 24″ Medium weight bbl is fitted with quarter rib holding one standing leaf express rear sight; sleeved-on sling eye, and sleeved-on front base holding gold bead, with flip-up white night bead. Base is fitted with slip-on sight protector. Model 76 Mauser type action fitted with Dakota Arms sight scope bases, features engine turned bolt with pear shaped handle, Model 70 type safety, and large drop box bottom metal with hinged floorplate. Metal parts have sprays of scroll engraving within inlaid gold wire borders and flourishes. Bottom of floorplate is gold inlaid with semi-relief portrait of cape buffalo framed by scroll and gold borders. Very fine European walnut stock is nicely veined and figured, and features steel grip cap with gold “DA” logo, Silver type pad, shadow line right hand cheekpiece, ebony forend tip, and vacant gold oval on toe line. Checkering is of classic point pattern with mullered borders. Drop at heel: approx 2″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Cast: neutral. Weight: 9 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 15-1/2″. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, possibly only fired two or three times since proof, with only a few of the faintest of handling and assembly marks on all surfaces. 53101-2 MGM (10,000-15,000) – Lot 1161 |
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1162
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$8,625.00 |
*LOVELY LITTLE FULL STOCK “MODELE DE LUXE” BRITISH CUSTOM BOLT RIFLE ON SHORT MAUSER ACTION WITH ZEISS SCOPE AND HOLLAND & HOLLAND CASE.SN 18434. (1983) Cal. .308. 16-1/2″ Tapered round bbl is fitted with island base holding standing leaf rear sight with two folding leaves fore and aft, as well as front ramp holding gold bead. Caliber is engraved at rear. Right side of bbl is stamped with 1983 London nitro proofs for .308 Winchester. Shortened Model 98 small ring action is fitted with Timney trigger and H&H style scope mount. Bolt with turned down handle is fitted with Buhler type safety. Bottom metal has military style removable floorplate. Action, bbl, and bottom metal are engraved with near full coverage well cut large open shaded scroll. Front portion of floorplate is engraved “3 CARTdgs”. Central scroll device is engraved “Modele De Luxe”. SN 18434 is on trigger guard bow all in H&H manner. Wonderfully marbled European walnut full length pistol grip stock measures 14″ over brown solid pad. Metal fittings include schnabeled muzzle cap, engraved trap grip cap, and recoil reinforcing bolt. Stock is checkered in multi-point pattern with mullered borders, and features a deeply swept shadow line right hand cheekpiece. Drop at heel: approx 2-9/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-13/16″. Cast: approx 1/4 off. Weight without scope: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14″. Zeiss Diatal – C 6X scope with duplex reticle is in H&H type rings and engraved to match remainder of rifle. Dark brown leather case with brass corners has reproduction H&H label in lid, and another Holland label on dust board separating lid from bottom compartment. Interior is lined in light burgundy cloth. Case contains H&H marked round oil bottle, and an empty can of NEVRUST. CONDITION: Excellent, with light marks and scratches associated with casual field use, with very little wear evident. Bore is excellent. Action is smooth. Scope is very fine with some old ring marks, and some scattered scratches in exterior, optically clear. Case is fine, as are straps and handle. Interior is fine. 53177-4 MGM (7,000-10,000) C&R – Lot 1162 |
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1163
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$5,175.00 |
*RARE HAENEL/ ROTH MODEL M1899 SELF-LOADING SPORTING RIFLE.SN 53. (found on bolt, carrier, and floorplate) Cal. 8.15 x 46 (G. Roth case no 618) ?. 22-1/2″ Half octagon, half round bbl, with interesting long recoil self-loading action is engraved “C. G. Haenel, Suhl” “System G. Roth. D. R. Patent No 116061 & 118602″ on left side of main spring housing. Top of action is mounted with disassembly pivot at rear, and integral bosses dovetailed through for claw scope mounts. (In a quick Google search, this is the only Roth found with this feature.) Front boss also holds one standing, one folding leaf rear sight. Cartridges are loaded through hinged floorplate giving access to magazine box. There is a toggle safety at rear of action at top of grip. Steel trigger guard extends to horn grip cap. Floorplate and bottom of action, as well as trigger guard, are nicely scroll engraved. Somewhat figured European walnut stock with right hand shadow line cheekpiece and nicely carved horn tip, measures 14” over composition buttplate marked “BISHOP”. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Metal parts retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig blue, with some scattered spotting and thinning. Stock retains nearly all of an old oil refinish, showing overall sanding marks under finish. Bore is fine, somewhat dark. Action appears to function well. 52873-1 MGM (5,000-8,000) C&R – Lot 1163 |
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1164
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$10,925.00 |
*VERY EARLY HOFFMAN ARMS COMPANY (NO. 7) MAUSER BOLT ACTION DANGEROUS GAME RIFLE MADE FOR CHAS A. MIDELBURG, WITH FINE GOLD INLAY AND ENGRAVING BY RUDOLPH KORNBRATH.SN 577. (stamped on sidewall of action, bolt root, bottom of bbl, bottom of action, and on inside of bottom metal in front of magazine box) .375 H&H Magnum. 26″ Tapered round bbl is fitted with quarter rib holding four folding leaf express rear sight, and sleeved-on long front ramp holding faux ivory bead. Ramp is fitted with slip-on sight protector. Top of bbl is engraved “No 7” “Hoffman Arms Co, Cleveland, Ohio”. Caliber is at left rear. Top surfaces of bbl reinforce, quarter rib, and front ramp nicely matted, and there are sprays of shaded scroll engraving on sling band and around front sight base. Standard length Model 98 action has had Hoffman folding peep sight dovetailed through rear bridge. Bolt with Damascened body has had knob and handle altered and lowered in Holland & Holland fashion. Flag safety is stamped “SAFE” and “READY”. Drop box magnum length bottom metal has hinged floorplate which is engraved with well cut shaded scroll surrounding central oval of classic Kornbrath style side-on portrait of snarling grizzly bear inlaid in gold. A banner under this portrait is gold inlaid “CHAS. A. MIDELBURG” (A brief google search shows only one entry for this name who was an architect in Charleston WV.) This engraving matches that found on the rest of the magazine and trigger guard, with initials “CAM” in gold on trigger guard bow. Classically styled pistol grip stock of somewhat dense American walnut measures 14″ over collapsed Jostam pad. Stock features well done point pattern checkering, right hand shadow line cheekpiece, hard rubber forend tip, and steel grip cap with trap (Spare front sight in trap). Drop at heel: approx 2-15/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-13/16″. Cast: neutral. Weight: 9 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14″. Rifle is accompanied by an old sling, with Super Grade Model 70 type loops. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbl, action, and bottom metal appear to have been re-colored with little or no previous polishing, preserving all engraving and shading. Stock retains nearly all of its orig finish with some very light marks. Some small parts not re-blued including express sight, rear peep sight, grip cap, and front take down type guard screw, which are considerably silvered. Bore is excellent. Action is smooth. A very interesting classic American rifle. 53146-1 MGM (6,000-10,000) C&R – Lot 1164 |
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1165
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$25,300.00 |
*EXCEPTIONALLY FINE BOLT ACTION BIG GAME RIFLE BY WESTLEY RICHARDS WITH MAGNUM LENGTH DOUBLE SQUARE MAUSER TYPE ACTION AND SUPERB LARGE SCROLL AND GAME SCENE ENGRAVING.SN 43611. (2008) Cal. .416 Rigby. 24″ Bbl is fitted with quarter rib holding one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight; sleeved-on sling eye, and Westley Richards patent “best” quality front ramp with flip-over hood holding silver bead with flip-up night bead. Top of bbl is engraved “WESTLEY RICHARDS ENGLAND”. Top of quarter rib and sling eye are nicely engraved with shaded scroll. Newly made case hardened commercial magnum length double square solid sidewall action, most likely by Reimer Johannsen, features claw scope bases nicely fitted and dovetailed through action squares, long bolt handle, improved bolt shroud with Model 70 type safety with locking detent (SAFE in gold), large drop box bottom metal with hinged floorplate, and excellent trigger system. Action is engraved with near full coverage exceptionally well cut and shaded large scrolling acanthus. “416 RIGBY” is on right side of receiver ring and SN is on left, as well as on trigger guard bow where it is inlaid in gold. Floorplate is also fully scroll engraved and this very attractive engraving surrounds oval vignette of cape buffalo bull with that “money owed” stare. Exhibition quality, dramatically marbled and wonderfully stump figured European walnut steel trap capped stock measures 14-5/8″ over black leather covered pad. Stock features traditional styling with semi-diamond hand, point pattern checkering, horn forend tip, reinforcing stock bolt, and nicely shaped shadow line right hand cheekpiece. Gold oval on toe line is engraved “TRT” “Jr”. Rifle is supplied with claw rings scroll engraved and SNed to rifle. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-5/8″ . Cast: approx 3/8 off. Weight: 10 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, with evidence of limited field use, perhaps one safari, with associated minor marks. High edges of floorplate beginning to silver from normal hand wear. Bore is excellent. Action is smooth. A world class rifle. 53149-2 MGM (17,500-22,500) – Lot 1165 |
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1166
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$12,650.00 |
*WESTLEY RICHARDS DELUXE BOLT ACTION DANGEROUS GAME RIFLE IN .375 H&H.SN 43383. (ca 1985) Cal. .375 H&H Magnum. 24-1/2″ Bbl is fitted with island base holding one standing, three folding leaf express rear sight, and Westley Richards patent “best” quality front ramp with flip-over hood holding silver bead with flip-up night bead. Top of bbl is engraved “WESTLEY & CO ENGLAND” and rear portions engraved “REGULATED FOR” “300 GRN. BULLET”. Standard length Model 98 Mauser action is marked with makers name, caliber, and SN on right side of receiver ring. Action is fitted with EAW scope mounts. Bolt with turned down knob has been engine turned, and had after market shroud with Model 70 type safety fitted. Drop box magnum length bottom metal has hinged floorplate with release in trigger guard bow. All metal parts are engraved with near full coverage on action, and sprays on bbl and sight bases, of very nicely cut large open shaded acanthus scroll. Dense, well streaked, and somewhat figured European walnut steel trap capped pistol grip stock features Monte Carlo comb with shadow line swept cheekpiece, reinforcing stock bolt, hard rubber forend tip, and well cut point pattern checkering. Stock measures 14-1/2″ over Silver type pad. Grip cap is case hardened. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/4″, drop at rear of Monte Carlo: approx 1-7/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-5/8″. Cast: neutral. Weight: 9 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Excellent, close to new, with only a few minor handling marks in wood finish, and a couple small scratches in metal. Bore is excellent. Action is smooth. Rifle includes matching EAW rings. 53149-1 MGM (10,000-15,000) – Lot 1166 |
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1167
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$57,500.00 |
*RARE AND DESIRABLE .577 NITRO 750 GRAIN “BEST” QUALITY WESTLEY RICHARDS HAND DETACHABLE LOCK SINGLE TRIGGER EJECTOR DANGEROUS BIG GAME STOPPING DOUBLE RIFLE, WITH MAKER’S CASE.SN 17443. (ca 1912) Cal. .577 3″ Nitro Express made for 100 grains cordite and 750 grain bullet. This superb rifle has 26″ shoe lump bbls fitted with matted rib with usual dolls head extension, quarter rib holds one standing, two folding leaf express sight. Transition to mid portion of rib is nicely scroll engraved, as is area leading up to front sight ramp holding silver bead and flip-up night bead. Ramp is fitted with Westley Richards patented flip-over sight protector. Mid-rib is engraved “Westley Richards 23 Conduit St. London. Gun Makers By Appointment to His Majesty George V Rex et Imp.” Tops of bbls at rear are engraved “577 H.V. Cartridge” “100/750 Grs”. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 100 grains of cordite and 750 grain bullet. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “H.L” and with SNs. A narrow sling loop is screwed to bottom rib. Massive case hardened action has hand detachable locks, use no. “2514”, which are engine turned and gold inlaid for “L” and “R” under hinged floorplate. Action also features bolted non-automatic safety marked “SAFE” and “BOLTED” in gold, Westley Richards third fastener, along with Westley Richards very reliable patented single selective trigger. Top of action in front of top lever pivot is so engraved. Action is engraved with 80% coverage varying sized scroll which is very nicely cut. “WESTLEY RICHARDS” is in gold on each side. Scroll surrounds somewhat naive scene of elephant at water hole on floorplate. “577” in gold is on trigger guard bow. SN is on trigger guard tang which extends to scroll engraved steel grip cap with trap, containing spare front sight SNed to rifle. Darkly streaked and lightly fiddle figured European walnut pistol grip buttstock with checkered side panels, drop points, point pattern checkering at grip, as well as a small right hand cheekpiece with shadow line and bead, measures 14-1/2″ over red Silver type pad. Toe line has rectangular gold crest plate engraved “LBB” and narrow sling loop matching that on bbls. Matching splinter forend with inset horn tip and Deeley release, is fitted with Deeley ejectors. Drop at heel: approx 2-7/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Cast: approx 1/4 off. Weight: 14 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Makers oak and leather case with shaped brass corners, is lined in dark green cloth and has Westley Richards paper label in lid, with other cleaning and use instruction labels. Case contains WR marked round oil bottle, brass and ebony 2-pc cleaning rod, two ebony handled turnscrews, and a pair of WR snap caps, along with the key. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of an old best London re-black over some very light marks and scratches. Action retains approx 90% what appears to be orig case hardening color, thinning to pewter gray along bottom. Blue of top lever is silvered on thumbpiece. Floorplate retains nearly all of a re-blue, as does trigger guard. Stocks retain nearly all of a well done hand rubbed oil refinish with some subsequent light scratches and marks. Checkering is lightly worn especially on forend. Bores are excellent, bright, and shiny, strong rifling throughout, with some slight erosion and frosting at breech ends. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Mechanically fine. Case leather is darkening with numerous bumps, dents, and rubs. Interior cloth and lid have orig labels considerably foxed and wrinkled with some losses and chips. Bottom portion re-lined, and is very fine, lightly soiled. Accessories are excellent. This wonderful big bore is a brother to the rifle owned by Ernest Hemingway (SN 17425) which Julia’s sold in 2011 for over $300,000.00. 53052-7 MGM (40,000-70,000) C&R – Lot 1167 |
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1168
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$40,250.00 |
*SCARCE AND DESIRABLE “BEST” QUALITY WESTLEY RICHARDS HAND DETACHABLE LOCK SINGLE TRIGGER EJECTOR DANGEROUS GAME DOUBLE RIFLE IN .425 WR WITH MAKER’S CASE.SN 17276. (ca 1912) Cal. .425 WR. 26″ Shoe lump bbls are fitted with full length rib with usual dolls head extension, central portion milled away forming quarter rib, which holds one standing, four folding leaf express sight. Transition to sunken mid portion of rib is nicely scroll engraved, as is area leading up to front sight ramp holding silver bead and flip-up night bead. Ramp is fitted with Westley Richards patented flip-over sight protector. Mid-rib is engraved “Westley Richards 178 New Bond St. London. Gun Makers By Appointment to His Majesty George V Rex et Imp.” Tops of bbls at rear are engraved “Magnum Nitro Express .425 Bore” “For W. R. Patent Rimless Cartridge.” Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 65 grains of cordite and 410 grain bullet. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “H.L” and with SNs. A narrow sling loop is screwed to bottom rib. Case hardened action has hand detachable locks, use no. “1123”, which are engine turned and gold inlaid for “L” and “R” under hinged floorplate. Action also features bolted automatic safety marked “SAFE” and “BOLTED” in gold, along with Westley Richards very reliable patented single selective trigger. Top of action in front of top lever pivot is so engraved. Action is engraved with 80% coverage varying sized scroll which is very nicely cut. “WESTLEY RICHARDS” is in scrolled ribands on each side. Scroll surrounds somewhat naive vignettes of game suitable quarry for this big bore rifle; elephant on floorplate and black rhino on trigger guard bow. SN is on trigger guard tang which extends to scroll engraved steel grip cap with trap. Very nicely veined and stump figured European walnut pistol grip buttstock with checkered side panels, drop points, point pattern checkering at grip, and small right hand cheekpiece with shadow line and bead, measures 14-1/4″ over red Old English pad. Left side of buttstock and toe line behind grip cap, are stamped with Kenya registration numbers. Toe line also has vacant rectangular crest plate and narrow sling loop matching that on bbls. Matching splinter forend with inset horn tip and Deeley release, is fitted with Deeley ejectors which combine with broad movable blades slotted through extractor lugs which are cammed into cartridge head grooves when action is closed. This system is time tested as to reliability for the use of rimless cartridges in double rifles. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/2″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Cast: approx 1/2 off. Weight: 10 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Makers oak and leather case with shaped brass corners, is lined in dark green cloth and has Westley Richards paper label in lid, with other cleaning and use instructions labels. Case contains WR marked square oil bottle, broken case extractor, and the key. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of an old good quality re-black over some light marks and scratches, and with some subsequent rubs and silvering. Action retains 20 – 30% orig case hardening color, the balance pewter gray. Blue of top lever is silvered on thumbpiece. Floorplate is considerably silvered, retaining perhaps 30% blue. There is only about 15% orig blue remaining on trigger guard. Stocks retain nearly all of a well done hand rubbed oil finish with some subsequent light scratches and marks, checkering competently re-cut. Bores are excellent, bright, sharp, and shiny throughout. Action has just a hint of looseness. Bbls are on face. Mechanically fine. Case leather is dark with numerous bumps, dents, and rubs with remnants of old shipping and hotel labels. Interior cloth has considerable insect damage in lid, otherwise fine, with rubs. Labels foxed to dark brown, wrinkled and rubbed. 53052-6 MGM (25,000-35,000) C&R – Lot 1168 |
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1169
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$28,750.00 |
*WELL CRAFTED GOLD INLAID JOHN WILKES “DELUXE” BOXLOCK EJECTOR DANGEROUS GAME DOUBLE RIFLE.SN 13556. Cal. 450/400 3″ Jeffery. 24″ Chopper lump bbls are fitted with file cut quarter rib having square shouldered dolls head extension which holds one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight. Sunken mid rib is gold inlaid “John Wilkes” and engraved “79, Beak Street, London” as well as “Cal 450/400″ in gold. Matching front ramp fitted with slip-on sight protector, has gold bead. Bbl flats are stamped with 1982 London nitro proofs for 450/ 400 3”. A sling eye is soldered to bottom rib. Case hardened heavy boxlock action features non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), sliding bite third fastener, disc set strikers, side clips, and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with 80% coverage nicely cut scroll within gold line borders. This fine scroll surrounds semi-relief gold inlaid renditions of members of “the big five” under “John Wilkes” also in gold on each side of action; cape buffalo bull on left, and large horned white rhino on right. Fences are relief carved in acanthus motif. Blued floorplate is gold inlaid “John Wilkes” “450/ 400” “London”. Side panels of stock are fitted with ornamental sideplates having scroll and gold borders matching action. Blued trigger guard has more scroll outlined by intricate looped and scrolled gold wire. SN is in gold on tang which extends to steel grip cap engraved and gold inlaid matching remainder of gun. Intricately stump figured and somewhat mottled European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock is traditionally styled with drop points, point pattern checkering, and right hand shadow line cheekpiece, and measures 15-3/4″ over Silver type pad. A vacant gold oval and sling eye are on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release, and there is some scroll engraving on inside of iron. Drop at heel: approx 2-7/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Cast: approx 1/4 off. Weight: 9 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 15-3/4″. CONDITION: Excellent, appears essentially unfired since proof, with only a few light handling and assembly marks on all surfaces. There is some water spotting evident on butt. Bores are excellent. Mechanically excellent. A well balanced showy double rifle in a great caliber. 53052-9 MGM (25,000-35,000) C&R – Lot 1169 |
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1170
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$0.00 |
ALEXANDER HENRY “BEST” BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE ENGRAVED IN “FRUITING VINE” STYLE WITH CROCODILE LEATHER CASE AND MANY ACCESSORIES.SN 6865. Cal. .500 BPE. 28″ Dovetailed Damascus bbls are fitted with full length rib with dolls head extension holding one standing, one folding leaf U-notch rear sight and silver bead front. Central portion is engraved “Alexr Henry Ltd Edinburgh and London.” “Makers to Their Royal Highness’ The Prince of Wales and Duke of Edinburgh”. Tops of bbls are engraved “Made For R. D. Rodda & Co” and “7 & 8 Dalhousie Square, Calcutta”. Bbl flats are stamped with London black powder proofs, SN, and “A.H”. A wide sling loop is soldered to bottom rib. Case hardened boxlock action features automatic safety (SAFE in blue enamel), sliding third fastener, disc set strikers, and double triggers. Action is engraved with near full coverage William Morris arts and crafts inspired fruiting vine pattern with nicely shaded grape leaves and grape clusters sprouting from trailing vines. This unusual treatment extends to fences where leaves and vines are cut in deep relief, as well as trigger guard which has SN on tang. Lightly marbled dense stump figured European walnut trap steel capped pistol grip buttstock with beaded shadow line right hand cheekpiece, drop points, and point pattern checkering measures 14-1/4″ over orig Silver pad. A sling loop matching that on bbls, as well as a vacant gold oval, are on toe line. Matching splinter Deeley ejector forend has forward pivoting lever release. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/4″, drop at comb: approx 2″. Cast: approx 1/4 off. Weight: 8 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Rifle is housed in its orig oak and crocodile leather case, with brass corners. Top of case is gold embossed “500 GAUGE” “CHARGE 5-1/4 Drs” on left and “RIFLE No 6865” “BULLET 440 Grn”. Case is lined in deep red velvet, and has gold embossed black leather Henry Ltd label in lid. Bottom compartment is semi-French fitted for a number of orig cleaning and reloading accessories, including steel mold SNed to this rifle, with hollow pointing and round nosed pins also stamped with SN. Also included are German silver powder measure, sizing die, and a bullet fixer. Other equipment includes Hawksley marked round pewter oil bottle, ebony and German silver 2-pc cleaning rod, along with some attachments and the orig key. CONDITION: Very good to fine, original, “as found”. Bbls retain 60 – 70% orig Damascus finish, considerably silvered from normal hand wear. Action retains a considerable amount orig case hardening color; 15 – 25% orig blue remains on floorplate and trigger guard. Stocks retain most of their orig oil finish, and have not seen any added oil. Checkering is lightly worn, considerably so on bottom of forend from normal hand wear. Bores are very fine, strong rifling throughout, shiny, but with scattered pits and frosting. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Movement felt with forend removed. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Case leather is good, with numerous scuffs and rubs on edges. Interior cloth is good with considerable marking and some rubs through from contact with rifle and accessories, which are very good to fine. Donald Dallas in ALEXANDER HENRY RIFLE MAKER lists this rifle as number “2” of a pair of 500 bore A&D ejector rifle completed in January 1895. 53191-3 MGM (17,500-27,500) – Lot 1170 |
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1171
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$17,000.00 |
RARE MACNAUGHTON “EDINBURGH” ROUND ACTION DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE.SN 858. Cal. .450 BPE. 26″ Bbls of Kilby Damascus are fitted with full length file cut rib with extension, holding one standing, one folding leaf express rear and silver bead front, sights. Rear portion of rib is engraved “James Mac Naughton 26 Hanover Street Edinburgh” in uncut portion. Bbl flats are stamped with London black powder proofs. Extractor is actuated by early Purdey type bridle. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “T. Kilby”. A sling eye is soldered to bottom rib. Round bodied trigger plate action is cocked by long top lever with viewing hole cut through. Area where crystal window is normally found, has inset steel plate. Action features toggling tang safety, pivoting third fastener, and dbl triggers. Water table is stamped with patent use number “42”. Action is engraved with 70% coverage well cut varying sized scroll. “MacNaughton Edinburgh” is on riband across tops of fences. SN is on trigger plate tang. Very nicely marbled and stump figured European walnut “Prince of Wales” grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over 5/8″ thick ribbed hard rubber buttplate. Point pattern checkering is at grip. A sling eye and vacant gold oval are on toe line. Matching splinter forend has forward pivoting lever release. Drop at heel: approx 2-11/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-15/16″. Cast: Neutral. Weight: 8 lbs. 13 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. Vintage oak and leather case with brass corners is lined in scarlet cloth, and has old MacNaughton label in lid. Case contains round pewter oil bottle, 2-pc rosewood and brass cleaning rod, snap caps, straps,and a key. CONDITION: Very good to fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain most of an old re-black, considerably silvered revealing traces of the wonderful Damascus pattern that lies underneath. Action retains 20 – 30% orig case hardening color, strong where protected, is mostly a mottled pewter gray. Stocks retain nearly all of a new varnish finish with a few subsequent marks, checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Case leather has darkened considerably, and has many marks and scuffs. Interior cloth is good, partially renewed in bottom. Conserved label is foxed and soiled. Accessories are good. A classic Scottish deer stalking rifle which would be stunning with correctly refinished bbls and wood. 53187-1 MGM (17,500-25,000) – Lot 1171 |
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1172
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$14,950.00 |
STEPHEN GRANT BEST HAMMERLESS SIDELOCK DOUBLE RIFLE MADE FOR THE MAHARANA OF UDAIPUR, H.H. FATEH SINGH, KGCSI, WITH VOLUMINOUS INFORMATION REGARDING THE MAHARANA, HIS LIFE, AND TIMES.SN 5705. (1887) Cal. 577/500 Magnum 3 1/8″ BPE. .508 Bore diameter. 28″ Dovetailed Damascus bbls with full length file cut rib and extension are engraved “Stephen Grant” on left bbl, and “67A. St. James’s Street. London.” on right. One standing, one folding express rear sight with platinum lines is marked “100” and “200” yards. Silver bead front sight is longitudinally dovetailed into raised portion of rib. Heavily reinforced splinter is stamped with SN. Bbl flats have London black powder proofs for 39 bore. Top lever action has beautifully filed Grant type fluted fences, fillets, and beads, and features a non-automatic safety with “SAFE” inlaid in gold. Bar locks are engraved “Stephen Grant”. Action and lockplates have 80% coverage of well executed small English scroll. Trigger guard is scroll engraved with SN on tang which extends to engraved steel grip cap. Fantastically flame figured European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over coarsely checkered steel buttplate with 1″ top tang. Stock features nicely shaped beaded double shadow line right hand cheekpiece, drop points, and point pattern checkering with mullered borders. There is a vacant gold oval on toe line. Matching splinter forend has Anson release, and SN on iron. Drop at heel: Approx. 2-7/8″, drop at comb: Approx 1-15/16″. Cast: neutral. Weight: 10 lbs. 8 oz, LOP 14-1/2″. Period oak and leather case with brass corners has central brass medallion newly engraved “H. H. FATEH SINGH” “MAHARANA OF” “UDAIPUR” “1887”. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth and has old Grant label in lid. Bottom has been reconfigured for this rifle and contains old brass mold marked “500” casting a conical bullet, with adjustable hollow pointing pin, large ebony handled adjustable powder measure, Hawksley made brass case fixer marked “500”, and a brass screw type capper/ de-capper marked with SN, along with some cast bullets. PROVENANCE: Two voluminous 3-ring ring binders of information, including loads recently developed that shoot quite well, copy of factory ledger page, an incredible compendium of history, photographs, post cards, hunting references, government records, excerpts from period books, gazetteers and reviews, as well as histories regarding the life, times, and hunting exploits of Fateh Singh, who shot over 1000 tigers. CONDITION: Very good, as partially refinished. Bbls retain most of a re-brown, with excellent definition to pattern. Action is mostly pewter gray. All engraving and edges are relatively sharp. Wood shows essentially all of a very fine hand rubbed oil finish. Sharp edges slightly rounded. Checkering has been re-cut, and is sharp. Forend has two rather large well hidden repairs at either side of tip, and another on right side toward rear. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Enfield rifled bores show considerable wear, shiny, and light pitting throughout. Case is in good condition, leather is dark with numerous marks and scuffs. New straps and handle are excellent. Renewed interior cloth is excellent. Old label is foxed with a rub through. Accessories are good to fine. Grant double rifles are very scarce. 53199-1 MGM (12,500-17,500) – Lot 1172 |
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1173
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$12,650.00 |
*CHARLES LANCASTER B GRADE BOXLOCK DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE AND ACCESSORIES.SN 013668. (ca 1912) Cal. 30/ 280 Flanged. 26″ Chopper lump bbls with full length matted rib are fitted with two folding leaf express rear sight and gold bead in slightly raised front portion. Tops of bbls are engraved “Charles Lancaster 11 Panton St. Haymarket, London” and “Non Fouling Smooth Oval Bore Rifle”. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 280 (Ross) flanged with added stamp “X 30”. It appears bbls have been re-bored and re-rifled to 30 caliber as the orig 280 boring was most likely eroded or pitted. Flats are also engraved “Grade B”. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “CL” and with SNs, and a sling eye is soldered to bottom ring. Coin finished “PHV-1” boxlock action features non-automatic bolted safety (SAFE inlaid in silver), safety bolt pivots either left or right. Action also features pivoting third fastener, disc set strikers, side clips, and double triggers. Action is engraved with sprays of well cut shaded scroll within geometric borders. “Charles Lancaster” is engraved on both sides. Trigger guard with SN on bow, has checkered tang. Nicely marbled and lightly fiddle figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over Silver type pad, and features classic styling with drop points, point pattern checkering at grip, as well as a vacant silver oval and sling eye matching bbl, on toe line. Matching short splinter forend has forward pivoting lever release. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-7/8″. Cast: approx 1/4 off. Weight: 10 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. Makers leather case is embossed “A. J. H. W.” on top, and has large paper Lancaster New Bond Street label in lid, along with a later gold embossed Panton Street label. There are also instruction labels for hammerless guns and ejectors. Case contains Watson Brothers marked square oil bottle, another unmarked one, horn striker bottle, and horn handled Watson Brothers turnscrew. Also included is a steel cleaning rod and a pull through cleaning kit in leather wallet. Consignor states very accurate loads developed… Dies and ammo available to buyer. CONDITION: Good, as refinished. Bbls retain most of a “best” London black with subsequent silvering and marks. Action is cleaned to coin finish. Top lever, floorplate and trigger guard re-blued. Stocks have oil refinish with some subsequent marks, checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action has just a touch of looseness, otherwise mechanically fine. Case leather is dark, has been conserved with shellac over numerous marks, scuffs, and rubs. Interior cloth is very good, with some restorations. Labels are generally good, rubbed, foxed, and soiled. Accessories are good. 53186-1 MGM (7,500-11,000) C&R – Lot 1173 |
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1174
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$9,775.00 |
*PERFECT FOR YOUR NEXT SAFARI, A GREAT RIFLE FOR A PROFESSIONAL HUNTER, ARMY & NAVY BOXLOCK EJECTOR DANGEROUS GAME DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE.SN 55031. Cal. .458 Winchester Magnum. 23″ Chopper lump bbls are fitted with quarter rib, mounted with one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight, and matching front ramp base with silver bead with flip-up gold night bead. Bbl flats are stamped with 1973 London nitro proofs for .458 magnum. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with nitro proof and “SLEEVED”. Tops of bbls are engraved “Caliber 458″ Win. Magnum.” and “Regulated For 500 Grain Solid Bullet”. Extractors have been fitted with camming blades to engage rimless cartridge in Westley Richards style, which has been time tested for related rimless cartridges like the .425. Case hardened, robust, PHV-1 boxlock action features automatic safety (SAFE silver inlaid on dovetailed rectangular piece), pivoting third fastener engaging square shouldered dolls head rib extension, bushed strikers, and double triggers. Action has only line border engraving with a few flourishes of scroll either side of engraved screw heads. “Army & Navy C.S.L.” is engraved on each side. Top lever, floorplate, and trigger guard are blued. Trigger guard bow has scroll engraving. SN is on tang, which extends to large composition grip cap. Relatively plain, but dense, European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 15″ over black leather covered pad. Point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip, and a wide sling loop is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has forward pivoting release. Drop at heel: approx 2-5/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-13/16″. Weight: 11 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 15″. Makers brown canvas covered case with leather trim, is lined in green cloth, with Army and Navy Gun Department gold embossed leather label in lid. Case contains straps, and a square tin oil bottle. Also included are two targets, marked “original target when new barrels were regulated”, one marked “two shot group, five yards”, with two shots almost touching near center of bull, and another marked “four shot group, fifty yards” with three holes, less than 1″ apart at center of bull, one hole slightly elongated. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished, retaining most finishes applied when bbls were sleeved in London, with some handling marks on metal and wood. Pad has numerous scuffs. Bores are excellent, bright, sharp, and shiny throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Case canvas has some minor scuffs. Interior cloth is very fine with marks and rubs. Label has some rubs through and cracks. This well balanced rifle in a caliber easily found throughout the safari areas of Africa, would undoubtedly make a good working rifle. 53198-4 MGM (8,000-10,000) C&R – Lot 1174 |
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1175
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$20,700.00 |
*RARE “GOLDEN AGE” JAMES PURDEY TOP LEVER SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE IN .400 PURDEY WITH ORIGINAL CASE AND ACCESSORIES, WITH FACTORY LETTER.SN 24330. (1934) Cal. .400. 3″ Straight. (.405 groove diameter) One of the earliest proprietary Purdey cartridges developed, the “400 Straight” was advertised as an “excellent firearm for deer, wild boar, etc, and has gained great popularity for tiger shooting in India.” The first was made in 1906, and of the estimated fewer than 450 Purdey hammerless double rifles ever made, it was by far the most popular, with 120 examples recorded. Through intervening years many of these have been re-bored and chambered to .45-70. This orig example made in 1934 for Rajah Pancham Singh, is described on p. 335 and pictured on p. 337 of JAMES PURDEY & SONS GUN AND RIFLE MAKERS TWO HUNDRED YEARS OF EXCELLENCE by Donald Dallas. It has 25-1/2″ chopper lump bbls fitted with full length rib which is matted behind one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight, and in front of raised front portion holding silver bead with flip-up night bead. Matted central portion is engraved “J. Purdey & Sons Audley House. South Audley Street. London.” “Made of Sir Joseph Whitworth’s Fluid Pressed Steel”. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 47 grains of cordite and 230 grain bullet. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs, and bottom of left bbl with early Purdey bbl makers initials “GA” (G Aston). Tube nos “2960” and “2961” are on loop. A sling loop is soldered to bottom rib. Small sized Beesley patent self-opening top lever sidelock action is fitted with automatic bolted safety (SAFE and BOLTED inlaid in gold), as well as raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and dbl triggers. Although most Purdey double rifle actions had side bolsters, those made for the .400 did not. However they still featured side clips and very robust third fastener which engages a visible square rib extension. Action is engraved in classic Purdey house style with well cut varying sized but small scroll surrounding rose bouquets. “J. Purdey & Sons” is on each lockplate, as well as on bottom of action over “London”. Blued trigger guard with open scroll engraving has SN on tang which extends to steel grip cap. Well marbled and stump figured European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over russet leather covered pad over 7/16″ hard rubber lengthening piece. Factory letter indicates original LOP to be 13-1/4″ over a Silver rubber heel plate. Rifle presently measures 12-1/2″ to end of wood. Stock also features beaded shadow line right hand cheekpiece, along with typical drop points, point pattern checkering at grip, and a vacant gold oval on toe line which also has sling loop matching that on bbls. Matching splinter ejector forend with Anson release has inlet gold diamond in uncheckered central diamond. Actioners initials “MT” (Maurice Timbers) are on inside of iron. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Cast: neutral. Weight: 8 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14″. Orig makers oak and leather case with brass corners and round central medallion, is lined in scarlet cloth, and has small paper Purdey label in lid, which also has cut-outs lined in oak to accommodate sights. Case contains bone striker bottle, horn handled turnscrew, Purdey marked square oil bottle, and two snap caps for “.400 P”. PROVENANCE: Factory letter. CONDITION: Good to fine, as partially refinished, Bbls retain 60 – 70% of what appears to be orig blue, with quite a few light marks, considerably thinned and grayed at sides from normal hand wear. Action retains 20 – 30% orig color, strong where protected. Lockplates retain approx 60% of their orig color. Stocks retain nearly all of a hand rubbed oil finish, most sharp edges preserved, checkering competently re-cut. Bores are excellent, bright, sharp, and shiny throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are on face, drop is good. Ejectors are in time. Stock is cracked through the wrist and repaired, and does not seem to flex. Case leather is still relatively light in color but has a fair number of scuffs and marks, and some staining. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is very fine with some marks and rubs. Label is considerably foxed. Accessories are good. A superbly balanced deer or moose rifle in a caliber for which brass can easily be made from readily available 9.3 x 74. 53177-1 MGM (20,000-30,000) C&R – Lot 1175 |
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1176
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$0.00 |
ROBUST 8 BORE HAMMER “PARADOX” BY HOLLAND & HOLLAND WITH LOADING TOOLS AND MOLD IN TWO-TIERED OAK AND LEATHER CASE.SN 15300. (ca 1893) Cal. 8 bore. All “Paradox” guns are rare, and have become very desirable, but 8 bores are by far the rarest with only 69 being produced by the maker. The “Paradox” produced near double rifle accuracy with its specially designed bullet given its final spin by a rifled choke, but also allowing a fairly decent pattern while using shot. This large example regulated for 273 grains (10 drams) of powder could be used for the largest pachyderms on the planet. It has 26-1/4″ steel bbls fitted with matted, quarter rib holding single standing leaf express sight. Sunken mid rib rises to form front ramp holding silver bead with flip-up night bead. Tops of bbls are engraved “Holland & Holland 98 New Bond Street London.” and “”PARADOX”” “Fosbery Patent”. Bbl flats are stamped with London black powder proofs for 273 grains of powder. Heavy solid splinter is stamped with SN. Manufacturers number “H2672” is on bottom of right bbl. A wide sling loop is soldered to bottom rib. Heavy round bodied Jones underlever action with top tang that extends over sloped comb, is fitted with peninsula back locks mounted with relatively short flat faced serpentine hammers with tall spurs. Action and locks are engraved with line and small scroll borders. “Holland & Holland” is on each lockplate. Left side of action is engraved “Charge 8 to 10 Drams Case 3-1/2 Inches”. Very finely marbled dense European walnut horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over old, possibly orig, leather faced Silver pad. Flat top point pattern checkering is at grip, and right side has well carved shadow line cheekpiece. A vacant silver oval and sling loop, are on toe line which is also stamped with Kenya registration numbers. Matching splinter forend has front pivoting lever release. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/4″, drop at comb: approx 2″. Weight: 15 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Gun is housed in old oak and leather two tier case with brass corners and circular central medallion. Interior is lined in blue cloth, and has old H&H label in lid. Lift-out top tray contains loading and cleaning tools including 3-pc heavy ebony and brass cleaning rod with mop, brush, and jag, 8 bore chamber brush by Dixon, H&H marked round oil bottle, bone striker bottle, and two Hawksley marked horn handled turnscrews. Re-loading equipment includes large brass mold marked “Holland & Holland London 8 B Paradox” casting the correct type and size bullet for this gun. Mold is stamped with initials “JRM”. Other tools include H&H marked fixer, 10 dram powder measure, Paradox regulator, unmarked brass and ebony wad funnel and rammer, as well as a JRM marked capper/ decapper with removable ebony handle. Gun is housed in bottom section which contains 9 heavy turned brass 8 bore cases, head stamped “H & H Paradox”, along with some bullets and wads. CONDITION: Good, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a satin rust blue over numerous light marks. Action cleaned to silver gray with traces of silvered case hardening visible. Stocks refinished and retain essentially all of that finish with some light scratches and marks. Checkering nicely re-cut. Bores are very fine to excellent, lightly frosted at breech ends. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Locks are very fine. Case leather is considerably darkened with numerous scuffs and rubs. Straps and handle are intact, but quite tender. Renewed interior cloth is excellent. Conserved label is lightly foxed with a rub through. Mold, regulator, and capper/ decapper are nicely aged. Other accessories are fine. 53202-1 MGM (30,000-50,000) – Lot 1176 |
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1177
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$18,400.00 |
SCARCE AND DESIRABLE TEN BORE HOLLAND & HOLLAND HAMMER DOUBLE RIFLE.SN 12967. (CA 1890) Cal. 10 ga. 3-1/4″ Chambers. Ten bore double rifles made for the 8 dram load, such as this rifle, are much sought after, as they provide nearly all of the “knock down” power of an 8 bore, with considerably less weight. (After all you carry them more than you shoot them.) This solid example has 24″ Enfield rifled, dovetailed bbls with full length partially file cut rib with dolls head extension. A single standing leaf express rear, and silver bead front, sights (front with folding moon bead) are dovetailed. 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 for 220 grains of powder. Splinter is robust and has integral loop. A wide sling loop is soldered to bottom rib. Round bodied Jones underlever snap action with secondary rear bolt, is fitted with peninsula rebounding back locks with flat bodied serpentine hammers having dolphin heads. Top strap extends over comb. Action is engraved with near full coverage exceptionally well cut varying sized shaded scroll. “Holland & Holland” is on each lockplate, and left side of action is engraved “Charge 8 Drams 3-1/4 Inch Case”. Steel trigger guard has SN in relief on tang which extends to steel grip cap. Nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut buttstock with point pattern checkering and right hand shadow line cheekpiece measures 14-5/8″ over ancient, most likely orig, Silver pad. A vacant silver oval, sling loop, and Kenya registration numbers “2” “930” (?) are on toe line. Matching splinter forend has forward pivoting lever release. Drop at heel: approx 2-7/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Cast: approx 1/2 off. Weight: 15 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. CONDITION: Good, unrestored. Bbls retain some of what appears to be orig blue, perhaps as much as 30%, with numerous marks and scuffs, but nothing deep. Engraving of rib and lettering, remains excellent. Action and locks retain traces of orig color where protected, with only a few small spots of very light pitting. Stocks retain most of an old oil refinish with numerous marks and scratches, with old sanding marks. Pad is petrified with losses at heel and toe. Checkering has considerable wear. Checkering on forend is nearly flat. Bores are very fine to excellent, shiny with strong sharp rifling throughout, with some scattered shallow pitting mostly in right bbl. (Exceptional for an early black powder rifle.) Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Locks are excellent. Lever return spring a bit weak. This robust rifle is undoubtedly a great shooter. 53152-1 MGM (8,000-14,000) – Lot 1177 |
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*EXPERIENCED AND WITH FEW APOLOGIES, AS FOUND, HOLLAND & HOLLAND NO. 2 GRADE HAND DETACHABLE SIDELOCK DANGEROUS GAME DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE.SN 17926. (ca 1905) Cal. 500/ 450 NE. 26″ Chopper lump bbls fitted with Holland style file cut quarter rib holding one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight, and matching front ramp holding ivory bead, 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 nitro proofs for 70 grains cordite and 480 grain bullet. SNs are on bottom of bbls. Case hardened action is fitted with peninsula hammerless back locks having H&H patent takedown hand detachable pin. Action features long top tang which extends over comb, non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), crossbolt third fastener, disc set strikers, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and dbl triggers. Action and locks are scroll border engraved. “Holland & Holland” is on each lockplate. Bottom of action is engraved “Charge” “70 Grains Cordite” “500/450” “Case 3-1/4 Inches”. Blued trigger guard has SN on tang which extends to trap steel grip cap holding spare silver bead front sight with flip-up moon bead, with notation on wrapping paper “For 100 yards +. Hold at 6 o’clock for 50 yards”. Somewhat marbled and figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock has classic Holland style point pattern checkering at grip with reverse curve to back line, shadow line right hand cheekpiece, and a vacant gold oval and sling eye on bottom. Stock measures 14-5/8″ over “Old English” solid pad over two quarter inch spacers, one of which appears to be the base plate for orig Silver pad which has small widow’s peak. Matching splinter forend has forward pivoting lever release. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/2″, drop at comb: approx 1-9/16″. Cast: Neutral. Weight: 10 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. Rifle is accompanied by old reddish brown canvas case lined in green cloth, which has H&H silver embossed black leather label in lid. Rifle fits well. CONDITION: Fine, to very fine, mostly original, as found. Bbls retain 60 – 70% orig blue considerably thinned and silvered on sides and behind front sight from normal hand and carrying wear. Action and locks retain 20 – 30% orig case hardening color, strong where protected, turning to a mottled silver gray on sides and bottom, partially hidden by protective oil or lacquer. Stocks retain most of their orig hand rubbed oil finish with some oil rubbed in as maintenance over numerous light marks and scratches. Checkering somewhat worn, and has not been re-cut. Newer pad has been in place for many years. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout, with only a hint of throat erosion, mostly in right bbl. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Mechanically excellent. Lock internals are bright and shiny. Case is a wreck, label is fine. A great rifle with good dimensions, ideal for an African safari, or even for a professional hunter, in the same caliber as Teddy Roosevelt’s famous Holland. Consignor has taken three cape buffalo with this rifle and won or placed using it at the Vintage Cup, for quite a few years. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. 53198-1 MGM (18,000-25,000) C&R; ESA – Lot 1178 |
