*GALLYON & SONS BOX LOCK DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE.

Revised: 10/1/2008

Correction: The term “long top tang” can be interpreted as an extended top tang, or strap, which extends over the nose of the stock comb. This gun does not have an extended top strap but rather a standard length tang.

*GALLYON & SONS BOX LOCK DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE. SN 10644. Cal. .470 Nitro express. 26″ Chopper lump steel bbls have one standing and 3 folding express sights mounted on matted quarter rib w/ dove-tail extension, matted mid rib, and stippled ramp front sight w/ silver bead and folding night bead. Top of right bbl engraved “Gallyon & Sons” and on the left “66 Bridge Street Cambridge.” Action flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for “cordite 75 – 500 max.” “470EX” Bottoms of the bbls are marked “Gussstahl Krupp Essen” and are engraved “470EX cordite 75 grs bullet 500 grs.” The loop is stamped with number “36940”. Bbls have a sling eye mounted on bottom rib. The robust, case hardened, box lock action features double under lugs, a bolted dove-tail dolls head, side clips, and bushed strikers, and is engraved w/ typical scroll engraving, a pair of prowling tigers on the left side, a pair of elephants walking through woodlands on the right, and a broad side standing lion is on the floor plate. “Gallyon & Sons” is engraved on both sides. The trigger guard is engraved w/ a crouched leopard on the bow, and SN “10644” (1905 per factory letter) on the grip. The long top tang has “safe” inlaid in gold in front of the non automatic safety button. The slightly figured English walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over a red Silvers type pad and features drop points and vacant silver oval, sling eye, 18 LPI checkering w/ mullered borders, and shadow line cheek piece for right handed shooter. The pistol grip ends in an engraved steel cap w/ trap containing 3 spare strikers, and a spare front sight. Numbers “14” and “1100” are stamped on the toe line behind the sling eye. The Anson release splinter forend has wood and checkering to match buttstock. Drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″. Weight: 11 lbs 13.7oz. Newly made oak and leather case w/ brass corners and central oval medallion on lid. Interior in green cloth, and is French fitted for accessories, which include 2 oil bottles (1 round, 1 square), 3 coco bolo handled turn screws, a pair of snap caps and a key. PROVENANCE: Copy of letter from the maker, dated 27 Aug 1991, stating that rifle was made in 1905 for a Captain Rimmington. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain virtually all of a professional re-black. Bores are very fine, w/ very little evidence of use. Action retains 30-40% orig case color mostly turning to silver w/ brown on the edges. Floor plate retains 50% orig charcoal blue. Trigger guard retains 40% orig blue. Top lever 80%. Screw slots show very little use. Stocks retain most of their hand rubbed oil finish. Checkering is slightly dirty, and shows some wear. Bbls feel very slightly loose with forend off, but appear to be still on face. No movement is felt w/ forend installed. Case and accessories are as new. A wonderful heavy rifle! 4-35112 MGM29 (22,500-27,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008

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
	1274	$24,150.00	Revised: 10/1/2008 Correction: The term “long top tang” can be interpreted as an extended top tang, or strap, which extends over the nose of the stock comb. This gun does not have an extended top strap but rather a standard length tang. GALLYON & SONS BOX LOCK DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE. SN 10644. Cal. .470 Nitro express. 26″ Chopper lump steel bbls have one standing and 3 folding express sights mounted on matted quarter rib w/ dove-tail extension, matted mid rib, and stippled ramp front sight w/ silver bead and folding night bead. Top of right bbl engraved “Gallyon & Sons” and on the left “66 Bridge Street Cambridge.” Action flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for “cordite 75 – 500 max.” “470EX” Bottoms of the bbls are marked “Gussstahl Krupp Essen” and are engraved “470EX cordite 75 grs bullet 500 grs.” The loop is stamped with number “36940”. Bbls have a sling eye mounted on bottom rib. The robust, case hardened, box lock action features double under lugs, a bolted dove-tail dolls head, side clips, and bushed strikers, and is engraved w/ typical scroll engraving, a pair of prowling tigers on the left side, a pair of elephants walking through woodlands on the right, and a broad side standing lion is on the floor plate. “Gallyon & Sons” is engraved on both sides. The trigger guard is engraved w/ a crouched leopard on the bow, and SN “10644” (1905 per factory letter) on the grip. The long top tang has “safe” inlaid in gold in front of the non automatic safety button. The slightly figured English walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over a red Silvers type pad and features drop points and vacant silver oval, sling eye, 18 LPI checkering w/ mullered borders, and shadow line cheek piece for right handed shooter. The pistol grip ends in an engraved steel cap w/ trap containing 3 spare strikers, and a spare front sight. Numbers “14” and “1100” are stamped on the toe line behind the sling eye. The Anson release splinter forend has wood and checkering to match buttstock. Drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″. Weight: 11 lbs 13.7oz. Newly made oak and leather case w/ brass corners and central oval medallion on lid. Interior in green cloth, and is French fitted for accessories, which include 2 oil bottles (1 round, 1 square), 3 coco bolo handled turn screws, a pair of snap caps and a key. PROVENANCE: Copy of letter from the maker, dated 27 Aug 1991, stating that rifle was made in 1905 for a Captain Rimmington. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain virtually all of a professional re-black. Bores are very fine, w/ very little evidence of use. Action retains 30-40% orig case color mostly turning to silver w/ brown on the edges. Floor plate retains 50% orig charcoal blue. Trigger guard retains 40% orig blue. Top lever 80%. Screw slots show very little use. Stocks retain most of their hand rubbed oil finish. Checkering is slightly dirty, and shows some wear. Bbls feel very slightly loose with forend off, but appear to be still on face. No movement is felt w/ forend installed. Case and accessories are as new. A wonderful heavy rifle! 4-35112 MGM29 (22,500-27,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008 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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