*COGSWELL & HARRISON BOXLOCK EJECTOR DANGEROUS GAME DOUBLE RIFLE.

SN 56303. (1929) Cal. .470 Nitro express. 25″ Chopper lump bbls are engraved “Cogswell & Harrison Ltd 168 Piccadilly London.” on top rib in front of island base holding one standing, two folding leaf express sight marked for 100, 200, and 300 yards. A silver bead is in short ramp front base. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 75 grains cordite and 500 grain bullet. Bbls are fitted with “C & H Avant Tout” assisted opening/ ejector system. Sling eye is soldered to bottom rib. Case hardened boxlock action features automatic safety (SAFE engraved), bushed strikers, and double triggers. Action is engraved with 50% coverage well cut shaded scroll. “Cogswell & Harrison Ltd” is on both sides. Blued top lever, floorplate, and trigger guard are also scroll engraved, and SN is at grip. Plain European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over old, most likely orig, red open sided pad. Point pattern checkering with line border is at grip. A vacant silver oval, and sling eye, are on toe line. Matching splinter forend with remainder of “Avant Tout” ejector has Anson type release. Drop at heel: approx 3-1/8″, drop at comb: approx 2″. Weight: 10 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. PROVENANCE: Richard Schreiber Collection. Factory letter with specs, stating it was completed Nov 1929 for V. W. Talhan. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain most of an old re-blue over a few scattered pits. Action retains traces of orig case hardening color where protected. Stocks retain most of an old oil finish over some marks, with a few subsequent marks. Forend has a longitudinal split/ crack which does not move when stressed. Bores are excellent, with some light frosting, may clean. Action is tight. Bbls are considerably off face. 4-45889 (7,000-12,000) – Lot 2468

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Auction: Firearms - March 2015

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	2468	$14,950.00	COGSWELL & HARRISON BOXLOCK EJECTOR DANGEROUS GAME DOUBLE RIFLE. SN 56303. (1929) Cal. .470 Nitro express. 25″ Chopper lump bbls are engraved “Cogswell & Harrison Ltd 168 Piccadilly London.” on top rib in front of island base holding one standing, two folding leaf express sight marked for 100, 200, and 300 yards. A silver bead is in short ramp front base. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 75 grains cordite and 500 grain bullet. Bbls are fitted with “C & H Avant Tout” assisted opening/ ejector system. Sling eye is soldered to bottom rib. Case hardened boxlock action features automatic safety (SAFE engraved), bushed strikers, and double triggers. Action is engraved with 50% coverage well cut shaded scroll. “Cogswell & Harrison Ltd” is on both sides. Blued top lever, floorplate, and trigger guard are also scroll engraved, and SN is at grip. Plain European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over old, most likely orig, red open sided pad. Point pattern checkering with line border is at grip. A vacant silver oval, and sling eye, are on toe line. Matching splinter forend with remainder of “Avant Tout” ejector has Anson type release. Drop at heel: approx 3-1/8″, drop at comb: approx 2″. Weight: 10 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. PROVENANCE: Richard Schreiber Collection. Factory letter with specs, stating it was completed Nov 1929 for V. W. Talhan. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain most of an old re-blue over a few scattered pits. Action retains traces of orig case hardening color where protected. Stocks retain most of an old oil finish over some marks, with a few subsequent marks. Forend has a longitudinal split/ crack which does not move when stressed. Bores are excellent, with some light frosting, may clean. Action is tight. Bbls are considerably off face. 4-45889 (7,000-12,000) – Lot 2468 Click here to view provenance 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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*COGSWELL & HARRISON BOXLOCK EJECTOR DANGEROUS GAME DOUBLE RIFLE.