MASSIVE J. & W. TOLLEY SGL BBL UNDER LEVER ELEPHANT RIFLE.

MASSIVE J. & W. TOLLEY SGL BBL UNDER LEVER ELEPHANT RIFLE. Cal. 4 bore. SN 6545. Exceptionally large sgl shot rifle with 36-1/4″ Damascus rnd, smoothbore bbl with bead front sight and 2-leaf platinum-line express rear sight mounted on a short, wide, serrated rib. It has a doll’s head extension with dbl bite & extractor. Maker’s name & address is on top of the bbl. It is mounted in very highly figured English walnut with coarse checkered, rnd, horn-tipped forearm and massive pistol grip stock, 14-1/4″ over a crystallized solid red pad. Grip cap is serrated carved horn. Receiver has a fine wavy line border decoration & the lockplate a wavelet border, otherwise metal is unadorned. It has a right side mounted back action lock with the maker’s name and long top & bottom tangs. Bbl flat is marked “3-1/2″, 6 drams black powder & 2-1/8 oz. shot”. It is also marked “NOT NITRO”. Bottom of the bbl is marked “NOT FOR BALL”. Accompanied by its orig canvas & leather, blue felt lined trunk case with the maker’s label in the lid along with a 4-pc wood & brass cleaning rod & implements. Weight: Approx. 15 lbs. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains about 75% orig brown Damascus pattern with a slightly thinned area over the forearm. Receiver & lockplate retain 70-75% orig case colors, brilliant in the sheltered areas, turning silver elsewhere. Wood is sound with minor nicks & scratches and a few bug bites from the forend tip. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Case is slightly stained with replaced straps & broken handle. Interior is lightly soiled with some rub damage & yellowed label, otherwise very fine. 4-55313 JR601 (5,000-8,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005

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
	4335	$6,037.00	MASSIVE J. & W. TOLLEY SGL BBL UNDER LEVER ELEPHANT RIFLE. Cal. 4 bore. SN 6545. Exceptionally large sgl shot rifle with 36-1/4″ Damascus rnd, smoothbore bbl with bead front sight and 2-leaf platinum-line express rear sight mounted on a short, wide, serrated rib. It has a doll’s head extension with dbl bite & extractor. Maker’s name & address is on top of the bbl. It is mounted in very highly figured English walnut with coarse checkered, rnd, horn-tipped forearm and massive pistol grip stock, 14-1/4″ over a crystallized solid red pad. Grip cap is serrated carved horn. Receiver has a fine wavy line border decoration & the lockplate a wavelet border, otherwise metal is unadorned. It has a right side mounted back action lock with the maker’s name and long top & bottom tangs. Bbl flat is marked “3-1/2″, 6 drams black powder & 2-1/8 oz. shot”. It is also marked “NOT NITRO”. Bottom of the bbl is marked “NOT FOR BALL”. Accompanied by its orig canvas & leather, blue felt lined trunk case with the maker’s label in the lid along with a 4-pc wood & brass cleaning rod & implements. Weight: Approx. 15 lbs. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains about 75% orig brown Damascus pattern with a slightly thinned area over the forearm. Receiver & lockplate retain 70-75% orig case colors, brilliant in the sheltered areas, turning silver elsewhere. Wood is sound with minor nicks & scratches and a few bug bites from the forend tip. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Case is slightly stained with replaced straps & broken handle. Interior is lightly soiled with some rub damage & yellowed label, otherwise very fine. 4-55313 JR601 (5,000-8,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005 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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