*G. E. LEWIS BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE.

*G. E. LEWIS BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE. SN 11444. Cal. 400/ 350 Nitro Express (Rigby). 26″ Chopper lump bbls are engraved “G. E. Lewis. Treble Grip. No. 11444” and “32 & 33 Lower Loveday St. Birmingham” on tops. Bbls are fitted with file cut quarter rib with dolls head extension. One standing, four folding leaf express sight with platinum lines is graduated for 100, 200, 300, 400 and 500 yards, and is dovetailed through rib. Silver front bead is longitudinally dovetailed in raised file cut base. Bbl flats show Birmingham nitro proofs for 350 EX, 43 grains of cordite, and 310 grain bullet. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “G. E. Lewis” and with SN. Large sling eye in rectangular base is soldered to bottom rib. Boxlock action, with nicely filed beads, features non-automatic safety (“Safe” inlaid in gold), double triggers, bushed strikers, and Lewis’ patented third fastener, which engages dolls head extension. Action is engraved with 90% coverage of nicely executed medium size scroll, and game scene. Right side of action depicts a pair of impala grazing in open hilly terrain. Left side shows a pair of prowling tigers in tall grass. Fences are engraved with shaded open scroll. “G. E. Lewis” is on both sides of action. Trigger guard has matching scroll on bow, and SN at grip. Very lightly streaked and figured European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 14-7/16″ over checkered horn butt, has sling loop, and vacant silver oval on toe line. Stock also features drop points, 20 LPI checkering with mullered borders, and engraved steel grip cap. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Drop at heel: Approx 2-7/8″, drop at comb: Approx 1-3/8″. Weight: 9 lbs. 0 oz, LOP 14-7/16″. CONDITION: Good. Bbls retain approx 50% of old re-black, engraving is washed. Action is silver gray. Floorplate, trigger guard, and top lever retain some of an old re-blue, but are mostly silver. Wood is sound with an old oil finish, with numerous nicks and dents. Checkering is slightly worn. Bores are bright. Rifling is strong, but with considerable erosion at throats. Action is tight. Bbls are very slightly off face. Ejectors are in time. 4-39027 MGM151 (7,500-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009

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
	1252	$8,050.00	G. E. LEWIS BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE. SN 11444. Cal. 400/ 350 Nitro Express (Rigby). 26″ Chopper lump bbls are engraved “G. E. Lewis. Treble Grip. No. 11444” and “32 & 33 Lower Loveday St. Birmingham” on tops. Bbls are fitted with file cut quarter rib with dolls head extension. One standing, four folding leaf express sight with platinum lines is graduated for 100, 200, 300, 400 and 500 yards, and is dovetailed through rib. Silver front bead is longitudinally dovetailed in raised file cut base. Bbl flats show Birmingham nitro proofs for 350 EX, 43 grains of cordite, and 310 grain bullet. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “G. E. Lewis” and with SN. Large sling eye in rectangular base is soldered to bottom rib. Boxlock action, with nicely filed beads, features non-automatic safety (“Safe” inlaid in gold), double triggers, bushed strikers, and Lewis’ patented third fastener, which engages dolls head extension. Action is engraved with 90% coverage of nicely executed medium size scroll, and game scene. Right side of action depicts a pair of impala grazing in open hilly terrain. Left side shows a pair of prowling tigers in tall grass. Fences are engraved with shaded open scroll. “G. E. Lewis” is on both sides of action. Trigger guard has matching scroll on bow, and SN at grip. Very lightly streaked and figured European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 14-7/16″ over checkered horn butt, has sling loop, and vacant silver oval on toe line. Stock also features drop points, 20 LPI checkering with mullered borders, and engraved steel grip cap. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Drop at heel: Approx 2-7/8″, drop at comb: Approx 1-3/8″. Weight: 9 lbs. 0 oz, LOP 14-7/16″. CONDITION: Good. Bbls retain approx 50% of old re-black, engraving is washed. Action is silver gray. Floorplate, trigger guard, and top lever retain some of an old re-blue, but are mostly silver. Wood is sound with an old oil finish, with numerous nicks and dents. Checkering is slightly worn. Bores are bright. Rifling is strong, but with considerable erosion at throats. Action is tight. Bbls are very slightly off face. Ejectors are in time. 4-39027 MGM151 (7,500-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009 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.

.red{fill:#B50938;} .white{fill:#FFFFFF;} .blue{fill:#005596;}