DANIEL FRASER BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE.

SN 2317. (1897) Cal. .400/ .360. 26″ Chopper lump steel bbls with reinforced breeches are engraved “Danl Fraser & Co” “Gun and Rifle Manufacturers” “4 Leith St Terrace, Edinburgh” on full length file cut rib. Rib is fitted with one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight, with platinum lines and graduated for 100, 200, and 300 yards. Silver bead front sight with flip-up porcelain night bead is longitudinally dovetailed into raised front portion of rib, which is set back about 1/4″ from muzzles. Bbl flats are stamped with London proofs for 40 grains cordite and 300 grain bullet. A sling eye is in shaped rectangular base soldered to bottom rib. Case hardened boxlock action is now coin finished, and features non-automatic safety with SAFE engraved on arched gold band, and with red cloisonne dot at rear, when in fire position. Safety is also bolted with pivoting bolt and inlet platinum rectangle is marked “BOLTED”. Action with long top lever engraved “FRASER’S PATENT” around pivot, features third fastener on rib extension, bushed strikers, and double triggers. Action has nicely sculpted fences, and is engraved with Celtic rope work borders and “Danl Fraser & Co” in scrolled riband on each side. Top lever, floorplate, trigger plate, and trigger guard are blued, and also border engraved with Celtic rope work. SN is on trigger guard bow. Tang extends to horn grip cap. Beautifully marbled and figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over coarsely checkered horn buttplate with widow’s peak, and features elongated shadow line beaded right hand cheekpiece, checkered side panels, point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, and a sling eye matching that on bbl recessed into toe line in typical Fraser style. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Drop at heel: approx 3-1/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Weight: 8 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Rifle is housed in what appears to be its orig oak and leather case with brass corners. Case is lined in scarlet cloth, and has gold embossed black leather Fraser label in lid. Case contains an unmarked round oil bottle, gutta percha funnel to assist in pouring water down bore for cleaning, a plated striker case with spare strikers (one broken), a pull through cleaning kit in black morocco leather wallet, and a two toned leather carrying strap with hook swivels. Remnants of case straps are also present. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of an old re-black over numerous light marks, with some subsequent marks and spots. Action has been coin finished, and is a pleasing silver. Top lever, safety button, floorplate, and trigger guard are re-blued, and retain nearly all of that blue. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig French polish finish with considerable wear and numerous marks, and some areas of cleaning. Checkering slightly worn. Bores are good, shiny toward muzzles, grooves dark toward breech ends, with considerable erosion at throats. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Case leather is still light in color, but with some areas darkening, and numerous marks and scuffs, with a group of unusual marks at center. Handle is a bit tender. Interior cloth is fine with a number of rubs and some areas of soiling on lid. Label is fine with some compressions. Interior partitions are good with considerable rubbing and soiling from contact with gun. Accessories are fine. A fine old Scottish stalking rifle in Dan’l Fraser’s favorite caliber. 4-50498 MGM290 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 2272

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

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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	2272	$0.00	DANIEL FRASER BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE. SN 2317. (1897) Cal. .400/ .360. 26″ Chopper lump steel bbls with reinforced breeches are engraved “Danl Fraser & Co” “Gun and Rifle Manufacturers” “4 Leith St Terrace, Edinburgh” on full length file cut rib. Rib is fitted with one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight, with platinum lines and graduated for 100, 200, and 300 yards. Silver bead front sight with flip-up porcelain night bead is longitudinally dovetailed into raised front portion of rib, which is set back about 1/4″ from muzzles. Bbl flats are stamped with London proofs for 40 grains cordite and 300 grain bullet. A sling eye is in shaped rectangular base soldered to bottom rib. Case hardened boxlock action is now coin finished, and features non-automatic safety with SAFE engraved on arched gold band, and with red cloisonne dot at rear, when in fire position. Safety is also bolted with pivoting bolt and inlet platinum rectangle is marked “BOLTED”. Action with long top lever engraved “FRASER’S PATENT” around pivot, features third fastener on rib extension, bushed strikers, and double triggers. Action has nicely sculpted fences, and is engraved with Celtic rope work borders and “Danl Fraser & Co” in scrolled riband on each side. Top lever, floorplate, trigger plate, and trigger guard are blued, and also border engraved with Celtic rope work. SN is on trigger guard bow. Tang extends to horn grip cap. Beautifully marbled and figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over coarsely checkered horn buttplate with widow’s peak, and features elongated shadow line beaded right hand cheekpiece, checkered side panels, point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, and a sling eye matching that on bbl recessed into toe line in typical Fraser style. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Drop at heel: approx 3-1/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Weight: 8 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Rifle is housed in what appears to be its orig oak and leather case with brass corners. Case is lined in scarlet cloth, and has gold embossed black leather Fraser label in lid. Case contains an unmarked round oil bottle, gutta percha funnel to assist in pouring water down bore for cleaning, a plated striker case with spare strikers (one broken), a pull through cleaning kit in black morocco leather wallet, and a two toned leather carrying strap with hook swivels. Remnants of case straps are also present. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of an old re-black over numerous light marks, with some subsequent marks and spots. Action has been coin finished, and is a pleasing silver. Top lever, safety button, floorplate, and trigger guard are re-blued, and retain nearly all of that blue. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig French polish finish with considerable wear and numerous marks, and some areas of cleaning. Checkering slightly worn. Bores are good, shiny toward muzzles, grooves dark toward breech ends, with considerable erosion at throats. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Case leather is still light in color, but with some areas darkening, and numerous marks and scuffs, with a group of unusual marks at center. Handle is a bit tender. Interior cloth is fine with a number of rubs and some areas of soiling on lid. Label is fine with some compressions. Interior partitions are good with considerable rubbing and soiling from contact with gun. Accessories are fine. A fine old Scottish stalking rifle in Dan’l Fraser’s favorite caliber. 4-50498 MGM290 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 2272 Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 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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DANIEL FRASER BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE.