*FINE IVER HENRIKSEN CUSTOM RIGBY FARQUHARSON .338-74 KEITH SINGLE SHOT RIFLE WITH SCOPE.

SN 16734. 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 sling swivel base. Rib is fitted with one standing and four folding leaf rear express sight for 100, 200, 300, 400 and 500 yards. Right side of sight is engraved “Sighted, cordite + 215 grs Bullet. Front sight has Elmer’s favored 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 first 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 side safety is engraved with sprays of well cut various sized open shaded scroll, with “John Rigby & Co” in broad riband on left side of action. Left side is gold inlaid “SAFE”. SN is at grip. Finely marbled and lightly figured circassian walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-1/2″ over G & H style checkered and engraved buttplate with trap (with space for three cartridges), features Keith designed right hand shadow line cheekpiece, 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-C3 scope with crosshair and post reticle is mounted on the quarter rib with Buehler mounts. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/2″, drop at comb: approx 2-1/4″. Weight: 9 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 13-1/2″. Rifle is fitted with tooled leather carrying sling in Q-D swivels. Also included are 2 20-rnd boxes & 8 loose cartridges of Elmer Keith’s .338 x 74 Keith ammunition for this rifle. PROVENANCE: The Elmer Keith Estate Collection. Photo is of Elmer’s last elk hunt at Fort Defiance (the original settlement of Glenwood Springs, CO). CONDITION: Overall virtually as new from time of Henriksen making. Bbl retains virtually all orig rust blue as do sights. Receiver retains virtually all rust blue done at the time of making by Henriksen. Receiver engraving crisp with minor pinprick pitting left from orig Rigby rifle. Action was not buffed or polished, preserving the orig engraving in fine condition. Forend with one or two very small dings. Buttstock with a few small dings and handling marks, retaining most orig bright oil finish. Bright, as mint bore. Action is tight; mechanics function perfectly. 4-48040 RJS/MGM129 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 1052

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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	1052	$9,440.00	FINE IVER HENRIKSEN CUSTOM RIGBY FARQUHARSON .338-74 KEITH SINGLE SHOT RIFLE WITH SCOPE. SN 16734. 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 sling swivel base. Rib is fitted with one standing and four folding leaf rear express sight for 100, 200, 300, 400 and 500 yards. Right side of sight is engraved “Sighted, cordite + 215 grs Bullet. Front sight has Elmer’s favored 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 first 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 side safety is engraved with sprays of well cut various sized open shaded scroll, with “John Rigby & Co” in broad riband on left side of action. Left side is gold inlaid “SAFE”. SN is at grip. Finely marbled and lightly figured circassian walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-1/2″ over G & H style checkered and engraved buttplate with trap (with space for three cartridges), features Keith designed right hand shadow line cheekpiece, 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-C3 scope with crosshair and post reticle is mounted on the quarter rib with Buehler mounts. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/2″, drop at comb: approx 2-1/4″. Weight: 9 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 13-1/2″. Rifle is fitted with tooled leather carrying sling in Q-D swivels. Also included are 2 20-rnd boxes & 8 loose cartridges of Elmer Keith’s .338 x 74 Keith ammunition for this rifle. PROVENANCE: The Elmer Keith Estate Collection. Photo is of Elmer’s last elk hunt at Fort Defiance (the original settlement of Glenwood Springs, CO). CONDITION: Overall virtually as new from time of Henriksen making. Bbl retains virtually all orig rust blue as do sights. Receiver retains virtually all rust blue done at the time of making by Henriksen. Receiver engraving crisp with minor pinprick pitting left from orig Rigby rifle. Action was not buffed or polished, preserving the orig engraving in fine condition. Forend with one or two very small dings. Buttstock with a few small dings and handling marks, retaining most orig bright oil finish. Bright, as mint bore. Action is tight; mechanics function perfectly. 4-48040 RJS/MGM129 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 1052 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 RIGBY FARQUHARSON .338-74 KEITH SINGLE SHOT RIFLE WITH SCOPE.