*FINE RELIEF ENGRAVED MARCEL THYS SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER-UNDER DANGEROUS GAME RIFLE.

*FINE RELIEF ENGRAVED MARCEL THYS SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER-UNDER DANGEROUS GAME RIFLE. SN 0174. Cal. 500 NE. 26″ Demi-bloc bbls are mounted with matted quarter rib holding one standing, one folding leaf express rear sight, and engraved ramp front base with longitudinally dovetailed silver bead front, with flip-up porcelain night bead. “M. Thys & Fils” is gold inlaid in oval on quarter rib. Case hardened action has been coin finished and features non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), top strap extended over comb in H & H style, side bolsters, double Kersten bolt, bushed strikers, and double triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved with deeply chiseled relief open acanthus scroll with fine stippled background framing Bulino portrait of bull elephant on bottom. Sidelocks continue the theme of the acanthus scroll, but frame high relief engravings of dangerous game. A charging, large horned black rhino in savannah on left side, and pair of cape buffalo bulls in grass on right. Trigger guard has Bulino portrait of lion on bow with SN on rear tang, which extends to engraved steel grip cap with trap. Spectacular, intricately marbled, and fiery figured, dense European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 15-1/4″ over brown leather covered pad, and features a large shadow line cheekpiece for right hand shooter, fluted drop points, and point pattern checkering with line and double line borders. Also included with rifle is an extra buttstock of similar walnut, but set up with left hand cheekpiece. Three piece ejector forend has pivoting lever latch. Drop at heel: Approx 2-13/16″, drop at comb: Approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 11 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 15-1/4″. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with essentially all orig finish on wood and metal. Top tang shows evidence of some staining being cleaned. There are some minor marks on bbl from assembly and disassembly. There are a few minor marks and light scratches on buttstock. Left hand stock is also excellent. Bores are excellent. Ejectors are in time. 4-47695 MGM87 (25,000-35,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013

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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	2156	$28,750.00	FINE RELIEF ENGRAVED MARCEL THYS SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER-UNDER DANGEROUS GAME RIFLE. SN 0174. Cal. 500 NE. 26″ Demi-bloc bbls are mounted with matted quarter rib holding one standing, one folding leaf express rear sight, and engraved ramp front base with longitudinally dovetailed silver bead front, with flip-up porcelain night bead. “M. Thys & Fils” is gold inlaid in oval on quarter rib. Case hardened action has been coin finished and features non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), top strap extended over comb in H & H style, side bolsters, double Kersten bolt, bushed strikers, and double triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved with deeply chiseled relief open acanthus scroll with fine stippled background framing Bulino portrait of bull elephant on bottom. Sidelocks continue the theme of the acanthus scroll, but frame high relief engravings of dangerous game. A charging, large horned black rhino in savannah on left side, and pair of cape buffalo bulls in grass on right. Trigger guard has Bulino portrait of lion on bow with SN on rear tang, which extends to engraved steel grip cap with trap. Spectacular, intricately marbled, and fiery figured, dense European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 15-1/4″ over brown leather covered pad, and features a large shadow line cheekpiece for right hand shooter, fluted drop points, and point pattern checkering with line and double line borders. Also included with rifle is an extra buttstock of similar walnut, but set up with left hand cheekpiece. Three piece ejector forend has pivoting lever latch. Drop at heel: Approx 2-13/16″, drop at comb: Approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 11 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 15-1/4″. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with essentially all orig finish on wood and metal. Top tang shows evidence of some staining being cleaned. There are some minor marks on bbl from assembly and disassembly. There are a few minor marks and light scratches on buttstock. Left hand stock is also excellent. Bores are excellent. Ejectors are in time. 4-47695 MGM87 (25,000-35,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013 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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