Extraordinary Firearms

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(A) PURDEY HAMMER FIRED DOUBLE RIFLE IN AN UNKNOWN .450 CARTRIDGE (1879).

Lot # 1354 (Sale Order: 351 of 460)      

Manufactured 1879. Silver tipped blade front sight on smooth, straight, solid, matte rib with interrupting smooth portion with "J. Purdey, 314 - 1/2, Oxford Street, London." Rear sight is an express sight with one standing leaf for 70 yards with white pointer and anti-glare serrations, folding sight for 200 yards with express silver line. Bottom of barrels have serial numbers, barrel flats with appropriate London proofs. Sling eye soldered onto bottom rib. Breeches are relieved for sideclips. Small splinter forend with Anson release, checkered in point pattern. Exterior are engraved with tight scroll work. Interior of iron with serial number. Underlever rotary opener. Lever and receiver engraved in traditional English rose and scroll. Top of fences signed "Patent" between strikers. Action flats with appropriate British proofing. Fish form hammers on backaction locks engraved en suite with English style push on safeties. Lock signed "J. Purdey and Sons." Serial number on full length pistol grip tang which terminates with a metal engraved buttplate. Sling eye and gold oval along belly. Shadowline cheekpiece. Three quarters checkered buttplate with charge data on back indicating a 3 7/8 dram charge of No. 6 powder. Weight of rifle is 8 Lbs. 12 oz. Housed in a leg of mutton case. CONDITION: Very good as partly rehabilitated. Barrels retain much of a good, quality rebrown with some minor handling marks. A few spots of silvering and a few pings both above and beneath finish. Forearm is very good, with some abrasions to checkering and marks throughout. A few good dings to checkering. Receiver and action are very good, case colors have all but completely faded with a few of the most minor flashes in the most protected areas. Lever, trigger guard, and hammers are reblued and retain most of that rebluing with a few minor marks. Stock is very good with marks from use throughout including a few good dents on right side. An added layer of oil or other preservative has smoothed out checkering somewhat. Buttplate has sharp checkering and retains most of what appears to be with its original blue mixing with some patina mostly towards top. Action works appropriately when cycled by hand. Bores are very good although there is significant softness to the edges of the lands. As caliber is unmarked, a chamber cast will need to be completed before firing to determine precise caliber. Leg of mutton case with several areas of scuffing and bruising, with tenderness to cover where it flexes during opening; exercise caution when using. Strap and handle are good. Brass buckle with mottling on face. A neat lot that is sure to have been together for quite some time. EW/CP Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 28" Caliber/Bore: .45 Rifled Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/4" FFL Status: Antique Length of Pull: 14 - 3/8" Manufacturer: Purdey Model: Double Rifle Serial Number: 10557
Manufactured 1879. Silver tipped blade front sight on smooth, straight, solid, matte rib with interrupting smooth portion with "J. Purdey, 314 - 1/2, Oxford Street, Londo...moren." Rear sight is an express sight with one standing leaf for 70 yards with white pointer and anti-glare serrations, folding sight for 200 yards with express silver line. Bottom of barrels have serial numbers, barrel flats with appropriate London proofs. Sling eye soldered onto bottom rib. Breeches are relieved for sideclips. Small splinter forend with Anson release, checkered in point pattern. Exterior are engraved with tight scroll work. Interior of iron with serial number. Underlever rotary opener. Lever and receiver engraved in traditional English rose and scroll. Top of fences signed "Patent" between strikers. Action flats with appropriate British proofing. Fish form hammers on backaction locks engraved en suite with English style push on safeties. Lock signed "J. Purdey and Sons." Serial number on full length pistol grip tang which terminates with a metal engraved buttplate. Sling eye and gold oval along belly. Shadowline cheekpiece. Three quarters checkered buttplate with charge data on back indicating a 3 7/8 dram charge of No. 6 powder. Weight of rifle is 8 Lbs. 12 oz. Housed in a leg of mutton case. CONDITION: Very good as partly rehabilitated. Barrels retain much of a good, quality rebrown with some minor handling marks. A few spots of silvering and a few pings both above and beneath finish. Forearm is very good, with some abrasions to checkering and marks throughout. A few good dings to checkering. Receiver and action are very good, case colors have all but completely faded with a few of the most minor flashes in the most protected areas. Lever, trigger guard, and hammers are reblued and retain most of that rebluing with a few minor marks. Stock is very good with marks from use throughout including a few good dents on right side. An added layer of oil or other preservative has smoothed out checkering somewhat. Buttplate has sharp checkering and retains most of what appears to be with its original blue mixing with some patina mostly towards top. Action works appropriately when cycled by hand. Bores are very good although there is significant softness to the edges of the lands. As caliber is unmarked, a chamber cast will need to be completed before firing to determine precise caliber. Leg of mutton case with several areas of scuffing and bruising, with tenderness to cover where it flexes during opening; exercise caution when using. Strap and handle are good. Brass buckle with mottling on face. A neat lot that is sure to have been together for quite some time. EW/CP Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 28" Caliber/Bore: .45 Rifled Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/4" FFL Status: Antique Length of Pull: 14 - 3/8" Manufacturer: Purdey Model: Double Rifle Serial Number: 10557

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(A) JOHN RIGBY & CO. DOUBLE BARREL ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMER RIFLE WITH CASE.

Lot # 1355 (Sale Order: 352 of 460)      

Bead front sight with express rear sight with silver line for 150 yards, standing, and 250 yards folding leaf. Matte rib signed over breech, "John Rigby & Co 72 St. James Street London and Dublin". Barrels with caliber information for ".450/400 Short Case, 80 grs Powder No.6 / Cannalured Bullet 260 Grs". Barrel flats with appropriate British diagnostic proofs, Rigby trademark, and serial number. Wide sling eye on soldered base on underside of rib. Diminutive forearm with Rigby patent rotary lever and checkered in point pattern. Exterior of iron and lever engraved with florals, opener also engraved with "RIGBY'S PATENT". Matching serial numbers on interior of iron and interior of lever. Action flats with Rigby trademark, London view proofs, and serial number. Back action peninsula locks with stalking safeties. Round body, locks, and recoil shields engraved with flowing scroll, tang a much tighter variation. Fish form hammers engraved with scroll. Double triggers, fore trigger checkered. Pistol grip stock with horn grip cap checkered in point pattern at wrist. Rear sling swivel hole filled with later screw that has molested the wood somewhat. Checkered buttplate with some scroll engraving at heel. Housed in an old leather case with Rigby trade label in lid with appropriate addresses and some old pencilling reading "Rofthi (?) Kentish / Sherramore / RIFLE / 400". Kentish presumably a name, Sherramore likely a reference to the Scottish Sherramore hunting lodge. Partitioned to fit gun and accessories comprising a striker wrench, spare set of strikers, starting rod, sling, and wooden jar. Also included is 19 rounds of Kynoch .450/400 with 230 grain lead copper tubed bullets. CONDITION: Very good. Barrels retain much of a professional reblack with some marks from handling and operation, alongside a spot or two of old oxidation under the black. Forearm with no chips or cracks and some case colors that have largely faded in protected areas. Some nitre blue visible on push on safeties and some case color is still visible on underside of opening lever, rest of action is silver with a few spots of age-related staining. Stocks have been taken down somewhat and checkering appears recut. Action works appropriately when operated by hand, bores are good with well defined rifling and frosting throughout. 1 case strap is broken, lining has some rubs through the lining. Accessories are good with expected marks from use, replacement striker is a modern iteration. EW Accessories: Ammo with case and accessories Barrel Length: 26" Caliber/Bore: .450/.400 Drop at Comb: 1 - 7/16" Drop at Heel: 2 - 9/32" FFL Status: Antique Length of Pull: 14 - 5/8" Manufacturer: John Rigby & Co. Model: Double Rifle Serial Number: 15978
Bead front sight with express rear sight with silver line for 150 yards, standing, and 250 yards folding leaf. Matte rib signed over breech, "John Rigby & Co 72 St. James...more Street London and Dublin". Barrels with caliber information for ".450/400 Short Case, 80 grs Powder No.6 / Cannalured Bullet 260 Grs". Barrel flats with appropriate British diagnostic proofs, Rigby trademark, and serial number. Wide sling eye on soldered base on underside of rib. Diminutive forearm with Rigby patent rotary lever and checkered in point pattern. Exterior of iron and lever engraved with florals, opener also engraved with "RIGBY'S PATENT". Matching serial numbers on interior of iron and interior of lever. Action flats with Rigby trademark, London view proofs, and serial number. Back action peninsula locks with stalking safeties. Round body, locks, and recoil shields engraved with flowing scroll, tang a much tighter variation. Fish form hammers engraved with scroll. Double triggers, fore trigger checkered. Pistol grip stock with horn grip cap checkered in point pattern at wrist. Rear sling swivel hole filled with later screw that has molested the wood somewhat. Checkered buttplate with some scroll engraving at heel. Housed in an old leather case with Rigby trade label in lid with appropriate addresses and some old pencilling reading "Rofthi (?) Kentish / Sherramore / RIFLE / 400". Kentish presumably a name, Sherramore likely a reference to the Scottish Sherramore hunting lodge. Partitioned to fit gun and accessories comprising a striker wrench, spare set of strikers, starting rod, sling, and wooden jar. Also included is 19 rounds of Kynoch .450/400 with 230 grain lead copper tubed bullets. CONDITION: Very good. Barrels retain much of a professional reblack with some marks from handling and operation, alongside a spot or two of old oxidation under the black. Forearm with no chips or cracks and some case colors that have largely faded in protected areas. Some nitre blue visible on push on safeties and some case color is still visible on underside of opening lever, rest of action is silver with a few spots of age-related staining. Stocks have been taken down somewhat and checkering appears recut. Action works appropriately when operated by hand, bores are good with well defined rifling and frosting throughout. 1 case strap is broken, lining has some rubs through the lining. Accessories are good with expected marks from use, replacement striker is a modern iteration. EW Accessories: Ammo with case and accessories Barrel Length: 26" Caliber/Bore: .450/.400 Drop at Comb: 1 - 7/16" Drop at Heel: 2 - 9/32" FFL Status: Antique Length of Pull: 14 - 5/8" Manufacturer: John Rigby & Co. Model: Double Rifle Serial Number: 15978

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(A) EXQUISITE DANIEL FRASER .450-400 DOUBLE RIFLE IN CASE.

Lot # 1356 (Sale Order: 353 of 460)      

Circa 1888. Nicely blacked 26 Inch steel dovetail lump barrels with third fastener dolls head extension, partially file cut matted full length rib reading "D & J FRASER / 4 LEITH STREET TERRACE / EDINBURGH" in smooth area, raised island for tipped bead front sight, and small sprigs of scroll coming off of matting. Scope mounts for mounting a Fraser scope with soft eye piece that is mounted with a compressible spring to prevent scope eye by an inexperienced shooter. Tube engraved "D & J Fraser / GUN & RIFLE MAKERS / EDINBURGH" and "SOLE PATENTEES & MANUFACTURERS". Double thin duplex reticle, likely regulated for 100 and 200 yards. Inside of dovetail mount with "1637", matching serial number of rifle. High visibility deluxe express sight with fixed 100 yard standing sight with triangle that appears may possibly be ivory and folding silver lined 200 yard sight. Light line engraving at breeches. Barrel and action flats with London proofs, action flats also has the Anson & Deeley patent use number of 7661. Friction fit forend with point pattern checkering and lightly engraved metal inset at tip, serrated for easier finger placement. Boxlock action engraved with well executed scrolls and vintage case colored hardened on sides, maker's name in banner on both sides, engraved scrolls on blued action bottom. Well executed lined borders. Matching engraved fences. Double triggers, both with checkered blades, in a blued flat profile trigger guard with long tang running to dark pistol grip cap, disk set strikers and bolted automatic safety. English walnut stock with checkered side panels. Pistol grip with point pattern checkering. Toe line of stock with inlaid heraldic shield with "EBA" initials. Stock terminates in a spliced horn buttstock with red rubber recoil pad between the two halves with insert of "spear" at heel. Cheekpiece on left side of buttstock. Sling eyes at toe line and soldered to bottom rib. Housed in a leather case with Fraser trade label in lid, cartridge information, and a test target signed by Fraser but unnumbered and dated 1890. Accessories comprise reloading tools, cleaning tools, and a small bag of recently cast lead hollow point bullets. Weight: 7 lbs 12 oz without scope, 8 lbs 9 oz with scope. CONDITION: Very Good. Barrels retain 85-90% of their blacking with minor marks from handling and operation. Forend with a 7/8" sliver missing at checkering bordered line and some minor handling marks. Action is very good with crisp engraving and vibrant colors that are starting to fade. Stock is very good with some slight marking throughout and one distinct pressure mark on right side of stock; there are two chips missing at the underside of the stock near trigger plate. Rubber recoil pad has crystallized. Action works appropriately when cycled by hand, is tight on face, bores are very good with bright rifling. Case is very good with some scuffs and rubs to exterior (straps missing). Accessories are very good to fine with some evidence of use. Fraser is widely regarded as one of the foremost rifle makers of his time and this example is no exception! CP Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 26" Caliber/Bore: .450-400 Drop at Comb: (Approx) 1 - 7/8" Drop at Heel: (Approx) 2 - 1/2" FFL Status: Antique Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2" Manufacturer: Daniel Fraser Model: Double Rifle Serial Number: 1637
Circa 1888. Nicely blacked 26 Inch steel dovetail lump barrels with third fastener dolls head extension, partially file cut matted full length rib reading "D & J FRASER /...more 4 LEITH STREET TERRACE / EDINBURGH" in smooth area, raised island for tipped bead front sight, and small sprigs of scroll coming off of matting. Scope mounts for mounting a Fraser scope with soft eye piece that is mounted with a compressible spring to prevent scope eye by an inexperienced shooter. Tube engraved "D & J Fraser / GUN & RIFLE MAKERS / EDINBURGH" and "SOLE PATENTEES & MANUFACTURERS". Double thin duplex reticle, likely regulated for 100 and 200 yards. Inside of dovetail mount with "1637", matching serial number of rifle. High visibility deluxe express sight with fixed 100 yard standing sight with triangle that appears may possibly be ivory and folding silver lined 200 yard sight. Light line engraving at breeches. Barrel and action flats with London proofs, action flats also has the Anson & Deeley patent use number of 7661. Friction fit forend with point pattern checkering and lightly engraved metal inset at tip, serrated for easier finger placement. Boxlock action engraved with well executed scrolls and vintage case colored hardened on sides, maker's name in banner on both sides, engraved scrolls on blued action bottom. Well executed lined borders. Matching engraved fences. Double triggers, both with checkered blades, in a blued flat profile trigger guard with long tang running to dark pistol grip cap, disk set strikers and bolted automatic safety. English walnut stock with checkered side panels. Pistol grip with point pattern checkering. Toe line of stock with inlaid heraldic shield with "EBA" initials. Stock terminates in a spliced horn buttstock with red rubber recoil pad between the two halves with insert of "spear" at heel. Cheekpiece on left side of buttstock. Sling eyes at toe line and soldered to bottom rib. Housed in a leather case with Fraser trade label in lid, cartridge information, and a test target signed by Fraser but unnumbered and dated 1890. Accessories comprise reloading tools, cleaning tools, and a small bag of recently cast lead hollow point bullets. Weight: 7 lbs 12 oz without scope, 8 lbs 9 oz with scope. CONDITION: Very Good. Barrels retain 85-90% of their blacking with minor marks from handling and operation. Forend with a 7/8" sliver missing at checkering bordered line and some minor handling marks. Action is very good with crisp engraving and vibrant colors that are starting to fade. Stock is very good with some slight marking throughout and one distinct pressure mark on right side of stock; there are two chips missing at the underside of the stock near trigger plate. Rubber recoil pad has crystallized. Action works appropriately when cycled by hand, is tight on face, bores are very good with bright rifling. Case is very good with some scuffs and rubs to exterior (straps missing). Accessories are very good to fine with some evidence of use. Fraser is widely regarded as one of the foremost rifle makers of his time and this example is no exception! CP Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 26" Caliber/Bore: .450-400 Drop at Comb: (Approx) 1 - 7/8" Drop at Heel: (Approx) 2 - 1/2" FFL Status: Antique Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2" Manufacturer: Daniel Fraser Model: Double Rifle Serial Number: 1637

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(M) LEBEAU COURALLY .470 NE DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE.

Lot # 1357 (Sale Order: 354 of 460)      

A circa 2003 Best quality sidelock double rifle with 25 - 1/2" blued steel barrels with ejectors. Barrels have a floral engraved spearpoint quarter rib which is also cross filed, nitre blued express sights - one standing with gold line and two folding at 100 and 150 yards (both gold lined). The quarter rib reads "470 N.E" in gold. The front sight is cross filed and ramped also with floral engraving and a brass tipped bladed sight. The top of the left barrel reads "AUG LEBEAU COURALLY". Right barrel reads "ARMES DE GRAND LUXE A LIEGE". The Turkish Circassian oiled stock with long top strap, shadow line cheekpiece has a finely checkered pistol grip with a full strap and a leopard engraved on its trap door, brass setting for sling loop, sling swivel and a 3/4" leather covered butt pad. Length of pull is 15 - 3/8". The coin finished sidelock action is Bulino engraved by Janssen. Left lock with rhinoceros in field, right lock with cape buffalo in field, bottom of action has an elephant in field. The African game scene vignettes are surrounded by floral scroll. The fences are carved with leaves. The action has also been adequately built with bolsters, disc set strikers, side clips, third fastener and is non-auto safe. The first of the double trigger group is articulated and both have been nitre blued. A matching beavertail forend has been fitted with an Anson style push button release and a gold crest. This handsome African game rifle comes with a very nice canvas makers case. CONDITION: Excellent. Barrels retain 97% blue with some light freckling on the rear express sight. Stock and forend with some light handling marks. Canvas case in very good condition. Great African Game Rifle. CP Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 25 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .470 NE Drop at Heel: 1 - 1/4" FFL Status: Modern Length of Pull: 15 - 3/8" Manufacturer: Lebeau Courally Model: Double Rifle Serial Number: 45507 Weight: 10 Lbs. 13 oz.
A circa 2003 Best quality sidelock double rifle with 25 - 1/2" blued steel barrels with ejectors. Barrels have a floral engraved spearpoint quarter rib which is also cros...mores filed, nitre blued express sights - one standing with gold line and two folding at 100 and 150 yards (both gold lined). The quarter rib reads "470 N.E" in gold. The front sight is cross filed and ramped also with floral engraving and a brass tipped bladed sight. The top of the left barrel reads "AUG LEBEAU COURALLY". Right barrel reads "ARMES DE GRAND LUXE A LIEGE". The Turkish Circassian oiled stock with long top strap, shadow line cheekpiece has a finely checkered pistol grip with a full strap and a leopard engraved on its trap door, brass setting for sling loop, sling swivel and a 3/4" leather covered butt pad. Length of pull is 15 - 3/8". The coin finished sidelock action is Bulino engraved by Janssen. Left lock with rhinoceros in field, right lock with cape buffalo in field, bottom of action has an elephant in field. The African game scene vignettes are surrounded by floral scroll. The fences are carved with leaves. The action has also been adequately built with bolsters, disc set strikers, side clips, third fastener and is non-auto safe. The first of the double trigger group is articulated and both have been nitre blued. A matching beavertail forend has been fitted with an Anson style push button release and a gold crest. This handsome African game rifle comes with a very nice canvas makers case. CONDITION: Excellent. Barrels retain 97% blue with some light freckling on the rear express sight. Stock and forend with some light handling marks. Canvas case in very good condition. Great African Game Rifle. CP Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 25 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .470 NE Drop at Heel: 1 - 1/4" FFL Status: Modern Length of Pull: 15 - 3/8" Manufacturer: Lebeau Courally Model: Double Rifle Serial Number: 45507 Weight: 10 Lbs. 13 oz.

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(M) DANIEL FRASER SIDE BY SIDE .375 H&H DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE.

Lot # 1358 (Sale Order: 355 of 460)      

A Best Boxlock Ejector rifle, circa 2000 with 24 - 3/8" barrels with a spear point quarter rib with one standing and two folding express sights. The front sight is ramped with a brass bladed sight. The spear point rib is fitted with a quick detachable swing swivel mount, engraved scope rings and is fitted with a Schmidt & Bender 1.25-4x20 scope. The European walnut stock has a length of pull of 15 - 1/4" and a finely checkered pistol grip with case hardened strap off guard and engraved case colored grip cap with trap door, cheekpiece, gold shield and recoil pad. Splinter forend with Anson style push button release. The scalloped case colored boxlock action has a third fastener, disk set strikers, double triggers, auto safe and is engraved with Acanthus scroll. This big game rifle also comes with an oak and leather case. CONDITION: Excellent. Barrels retain 98% black with slight storage or handling marks. Stock and forend with some slight handling marks. Case with some storage and handling marks. Excellent rifle overall. CP Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 24 - 3/8" Caliber/Bore: .375 H&H Drop at Heel: 2 - 3/4" FFL Status: Modern Length of Pull: 15 - 1/4" Manufacturer: Daniel Fraser Model: Double Rifle Serial Number: 6123 Weight: 11 Lbs. 7 oz.
A Best Boxlock Ejector rifle, circa 2000 with 24 - 3/8" barrels with a spear point quarter rib with one standing and two folding express sights. The front sight is ramped...more with a brass bladed sight. The spear point rib is fitted with a quick detachable swing swivel mount, engraved scope rings and is fitted with a Schmidt & Bender 1.25-4x20 scope. The European walnut stock has a length of pull of 15 - 1/4" and a finely checkered pistol grip with case hardened strap off guard and engraved case colored grip cap with trap door, cheekpiece, gold shield and recoil pad. Splinter forend with Anson style push button release. The scalloped case colored boxlock action has a third fastener, disk set strikers, double triggers, auto safe and is engraved with Acanthus scroll. This big game rifle also comes with an oak and leather case. CONDITION: Excellent. Barrels retain 98% black with slight storage or handling marks. Stock and forend with some slight handling marks. Case with some storage and handling marks. Excellent rifle overall. CP Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 24 - 3/8" Caliber/Bore: .375 H&H Drop at Heel: 2 - 3/4" FFL Status: Modern Length of Pull: 15 - 1/4" Manufacturer: Daniel Fraser Model: Double Rifle Serial Number: 6123 Weight: 11 Lbs. 7 oz.

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(C) LUDWIG BOROVNIK BEST RIFLE IN .375 H&H WITH CASE.

Lot # 1359 (Sale Order: 356 of 460)      

A deluxe 26" Bohler Special Steel Over & Under African game rifle, circa 1958. Barrels with a full length matted quarter rib with a standing express rear sight along with a ramped front sight with brass tipped bladed sight. The top rib reads "MADE IN AUSTRIA" and ".375 HH MAGNUM" both in gold. This express rifle is also fitted with ejectors and quick detachable claw mounts. Along both sides of the front sight and rear mount is a slight bit of gold inlaid scroll. The breech end of the top barrel also has some Germanic floral engraving and border scroll. These barrels also benefit from the addition of a Swarovski 1.5-4.5x20 scope. This best boxlock is made on a strong and nicely figured European walnut stock with a length of pull of 13 - 5/8", recoil pad, checkered pistol grip, swivel studs and an engraved bottom strap which connects to an engraved steel grip cap which also houses a gold inlay of a Kudu. The scalloped and bolstered action with disc set strikers, a Miller single selective trigger, double Kersten crossbolt lockup, two piece forend and is non auto safe. The action is dark coined finished and is ornately engraved with Germanic scroll with gold inlays of ribbon, cape buffalo, elephant and rhinoceros. Complete with full length oak & leather case with canvas outer cover. CONDITION: Excellent. Barrels retain 98% blue. Stock and forend with some handling marks, but otherwise also excellent. Case is in very good condition with some storage marks. Very nice African game rifle. CP Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 26" Caliber/Bore: .375 H&H Magnum Drop at Heel: 2 - 3/4" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Length of Pull: 13 - 5/8" Manufacturer: Ludwig Borovnik Model: Best Rifle Serial Number: 401065 Weight: 9 Lbs. 13 oz. (w/Scope)
A deluxe 26" Bohler Special Steel Over & Under African game rifle, circa 1958. Barrels with a full length matted quarter rib with a standing express rear sight along with...more a ramped front sight with brass tipped bladed sight. The top rib reads "MADE IN AUSTRIA" and ".375 HH MAGNUM" both in gold. This express rifle is also fitted with ejectors and quick detachable claw mounts. Along both sides of the front sight and rear mount is a slight bit of gold inlaid scroll. The breech end of the top barrel also has some Germanic floral engraving and border scroll. These barrels also benefit from the addition of a Swarovski 1.5-4.5x20 scope. This best boxlock is made on a strong and nicely figured European walnut stock with a length of pull of 13 - 5/8", recoil pad, checkered pistol grip, swivel studs and an engraved bottom strap which connects to an engraved steel grip cap which also houses a gold inlay of a Kudu. The scalloped and bolstered action with disc set strikers, a Miller single selective trigger, double Kersten crossbolt lockup, two piece forend and is non auto safe. The action is dark coined finished and is ornately engraved with Germanic scroll with gold inlays of ribbon, cape buffalo, elephant and rhinoceros. Complete with full length oak & leather case with canvas outer cover. CONDITION: Excellent. Barrels retain 98% blue. Stock and forend with some handling marks, but otherwise also excellent. Case is in very good condition with some storage marks. Very nice African game rifle. CP Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 26" Caliber/Bore: .375 H&H Magnum Drop at Heel: 2 - 3/4" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Length of Pull: 13 - 5/8" Manufacturer: Ludwig Borovnik Model: Best Rifle Serial Number: 401065 Weight: 9 Lbs. 13 oz. (w/Scope)

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(M) CHAPUIS 9.3X74R DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE

Lot # 1360 (Sale Order: 357 of 460)      

Circa 1980. The nicely blued mono-bloc 23 - 1/2" double barreled side by side rifle has ejectors, matted quarter rib, express sights and a raised island base brass bladed front sight. Rib reads "CARABINE DOUBLE EXPRESS CHAPUIS FRANCE". At the bottom of the barrels rib there's a screw that might have been from an earlier rifle sling attachement which is approximately 7 - 5/8" back from the muzzle. Barrel flats indicate serial number, caliber, and the French proof house name (location) St. Etienne. Deep brown smoky 14 - 1/2" European walnut stock with point pattern checkered pistol hand grip, right hand palm swell, cheekpiece, and checkered butt. Matching game forend with Deeley style release. Blued 7 pin sidelock action with disc set strikers, border scroll, gold wire inlay around lockplates and fences with floral gold wire inlay at bottom of action. Action is nicely built with double triggers, top lever with golden Stag inlay, and a non-auto safe "S" in gold. The blued trigger guard with border scroll extends to a bottom tang. Rifle comes with a leather maker's takedown case. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. Barrels retain 95% blue. Bores are clean and rifling looks good. Stock and forend with minor handling marks. Action is tight, sound and triggers are crisp. There's a slight rub mark on the top tang. Leather case is good although has some handling/storage marks. Sound rifle. CP Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 23 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: 9.3x74R Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/8" FFL Status: Modern Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2" Manufacturer: Chapuis Model: Double Rifle Serial Number: 5925 Weight: 7 Lbs. 13 oz.
Circa 1980. The nicely blued mono-bloc 23 - 1/2" double barreled side by side rifle has ejectors, matted quarter rib, express sights and a raised island base brass bladed...more front sight. Rib reads "CARABINE DOUBLE EXPRESS CHAPUIS FRANCE". At the bottom of the barrels rib there's a screw that might have been from an earlier rifle sling attachement which is approximately 7 - 5/8" back from the muzzle. Barrel flats indicate serial number, caliber, and the French proof house name (location) St. Etienne. Deep brown smoky 14 - 1/2" European walnut stock with point pattern checkered pistol hand grip, right hand palm swell, cheekpiece, and checkered butt. Matching game forend with Deeley style release. Blued 7 pin sidelock action with disc set strikers, border scroll, gold wire inlay around lockplates and fences with floral gold wire inlay at bottom of action. Action is nicely built with double triggers, top lever with golden Stag inlay, and a non-auto safe "S" in gold. The blued trigger guard with border scroll extends to a bottom tang. Rifle comes with a leather maker's takedown case. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. Barrels retain 95% blue. Bores are clean and rifling looks good. Stock and forend with minor handling marks. Action is tight, sound and triggers are crisp. There's a slight rub mark on the top tang. Leather case is good although has some handling/storage marks. Sound rifle. CP Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 23 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: 9.3x74R Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/8" FFL Status: Modern Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2" Manufacturer: Chapuis Model: Double Rifle Serial Number: 5925 Weight: 7 Lbs. 13 oz.

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(C) VERY RARE ENGRAVED MERKEL SIDE BY SIDE DOUBLE RIFLE WITH RARE DOUBLE KERSTEN ACTION.

Lot # 1361 (Sale Order: 358 of 460)      

Beautifully engraved side by side double rifle made by Gebruder Merkel in Suhl, Germany circa 1905. Gun has blued Krupp Steel barrels with matted rib forming into a ramp front blade type sight and marked "7.7mm" on each barrel underside. Rear sight is stationary notched with long range flip up. Rib is marked "Gerbruder Merkel Suhl" in front of a claw mounting system. Rare case hardened "Kersten" style action similar to a Greener crossbolt but stronger. Action is chisel engraved with floral and game scene engraving and import marked "Simpson LTD G'thburg,Ill.". Action has double triggers with each being a set and cocking indicators with tang safety. European walnut fine checkered round knob pistol grip stock with cheekpiece and horn buttplate. European fine checkered beavertail style forearm with latch release. A great German side by side double rifle. CONDITION: 90% original barrel blue with 40% case colors. 60% original varnish with some light handling marks. Good bores and mechanics with tight lock up. Caliber should be confirmed by a trained gunsmith. DLM Barrel Length: 24 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: 7.7mm FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Merkel Model: Double Rifle Paperwork: Letters from Merkel and GGCA Serial Number: 5026

CORRECTION: Title updated. Additionally, according to a letter from Merkel, this rifle appears to be a special order and an early pre-stage of later rifles. Circa 1905.

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(M) KARL HAUPTMANN DOUBLE RIFLE IN 9.3X74R WITH SWAROVSKI GLASS, ENGRAVED BY ARMIN BUNDSCHUH, AND CA

Lot # 1362 (Sale Order: 359 of 460)      

Chopper lump barrels with brass bead-on-post front sight on island with light floral bordering around proximity, smooth slope to a stippled spearpoint. Smooth concave rib inlaid in gold "KARL Hauptmann - Ferlach". Approximately 1/3rd length rear right with stippled spearpoint, rear sight with single gold express line and anti-glare matting. QD scope mount with starbursts, rib engraved with sprigs of florals with gold accents, which extends over breeches, which also sport a gold line. Rib of breech with more starburst. Barrel flats with Belgian proofs, 233216 serial number, and "COT". Forend with Deely release engraved at release and exterior of iron with acanthus scroll and roses on a blackened stippled ground, with gold accents throughout. Disc set strikers. Reinforced scalloped back boxlock action with engraved with gold accented acanthus scroll on a blackened stippled ground. Non-automatic safety with top tang running over comb. Gold washed double triggers, front set, in a flat profile trigger guard with long tang running to skeleton buttcap engraved en suite. Left side of trigger guard with engravers signature "armin bundschuh". Skeleton grip cap with centrally set gold oval engraved "EA" on stippled ground. Wonderful Turkish walnut stock terminates in Hauptmann black recoil pad. Sling swivels on underside of rib and belly of stock. Mounted with a Swarovski 1-6x SFP scope with illuminated reticle with two power settings for daytime and nightime use. Scope rings clearly engraved by the same hand who did the rifle, with identical gold accented pattern. Housed in a cobblestone pattern Hauptmann case with blue lining and trade label in lid. French fitted to hold gun and accessories with comprise pulllthrough, Swarovski cap and cap turn. Paperwork in case included Swarovski manual, Swarovski glass cleaning kit, Hauptmann laminated target, catalog, and invoice dated June 30th, 2016 for rifle and 400 rounds. CONDITION: Very good. Barrels retain virtually all of their bluing with one distinct area under the forearm where some kind of chemical wormed it's way in, as there is an area of discoloration and roughness that is mirrored on the interior of iron; some minor handling marks. Forearm is very good with some pressure marks and handling marks. Receiver is excellent, engraving is crisp and highly attractive. Stock is very good with some handling marks, mostly towards rear, including a few deeper dings on left side of stock, a miniscule chip along belly, rub at toe. Action works appropriately when cycled by hand, bores are excellent with strong rifling. Glass is clear, throws smoothly, and illumination works appropriately. Case is fine. A wonderful double rifle in a great caliber. EW Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 23 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: 9.3 x 74R Drop at Heel: Approximately 2 - 19/32" FFL Status: Modern Length of Pull: 14 - 5/8" Manufacturer: Karl Hauptmann Model: Double Rifle Serial Number: 233216 Weight: 7 lbs 5 oz
Chopper lump barrels with brass bead-on-post front sight on island with light floral bordering around proximity, smooth slope to a stippled spearpoint. Smooth concave rib...more inlaid in gold "KARL Hauptmann - Ferlach". Approximately 1/3rd length rear right with stippled spearpoint, rear sight with single gold express line and anti-glare matting. QD scope mount with starbursts, rib engraved with sprigs of florals with gold accents, which extends over breeches, which also sport a gold line. Rib of breech with more starburst. Barrel flats with Belgian proofs, 233216 serial number, and "COT". Forend with Deely release engraved at release and exterior of iron with acanthus scroll and roses on a blackened stippled ground, with gold accents throughout. Disc set strikers. Reinforced scalloped back boxlock action with engraved with gold accented acanthus scroll on a blackened stippled ground. Non-automatic safety with top tang running over comb. Gold washed double triggers, front set, in a flat profile trigger guard with long tang running to skeleton buttcap engraved en suite. Left side of trigger guard with engravers signature "armin bundschuh". Skeleton grip cap with centrally set gold oval engraved "EA" on stippled ground. Wonderful Turkish walnut stock terminates in Hauptmann black recoil pad. Sling swivels on underside of rib and belly of stock. Mounted with a Swarovski 1-6x SFP scope with illuminated reticle with two power settings for daytime and nightime use. Scope rings clearly engraved by the same hand who did the rifle, with identical gold accented pattern. Housed in a cobblestone pattern Hauptmann case with blue lining and trade label in lid. French fitted to hold gun and accessories with comprise pulllthrough, Swarovski cap and cap turn. Paperwork in case included Swarovski manual, Swarovski glass cleaning kit, Hauptmann laminated target, catalog, and invoice dated June 30th, 2016 for rifle and 400 rounds. CONDITION: Very good. Barrels retain virtually all of their bluing with one distinct area under the forearm where some kind of chemical wormed it's way in, as there is an area of discoloration and roughness that is mirrored on the interior of iron; some minor handling marks. Forearm is very good with some pressure marks and handling marks. Receiver is excellent, engraving is crisp and highly attractive. Stock is very good with some handling marks, mostly towards rear, including a few deeper dings on left side of stock, a miniscule chip along belly, rub at toe. Action works appropriately when cycled by hand, bores are excellent with strong rifling. Glass is clear, throws smoothly, and illumination works appropriately. Case is fine. A wonderful double rifle in a great caliber. EW Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 23 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: 9.3 x 74R Drop at Heel: Approximately 2 - 19/32" FFL Status: Modern Length of Pull: 14 - 5/8" Manufacturer: Karl Hauptmann Model: Double Rifle Serial Number: 233216 Weight: 7 lbs 5 oz

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C) STUNNING GOLDEN AGE HOLLAND AND HOLLAND CUSTOM NO 2 HAMMERLESS EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE IN.375 H&H FL

Lot # 1363 (Sale Order: 360 of 460)      

Circa 1924. 26" chopper lump blacked steel barrels with matted spearpoint quarter rib, rear express sight with standing sight marked "50 200" and folding leaf marked "350". Tipped front sight with folding moon sight on a raised island with matted ramp slotted on side for front sight hood. Top of right barrel reads "MADE IN ENGLAND BY HOLLAND & HOLLAND" and top of left barrel reads "98 NEW BOND STREET, LONDON". Flourish of 2 – 1/2" engraved barrel panels of well cut scrolls and Germanic oak leaves. Underside of barrels marked "VICKERS" on one tube, "STEEL" on the other. Barrel flats with London nitro proofs. Barrel / Action flats and breech face are jeweled. Exquisite custom engraving of flowing scroll mixing with oak leaves on a stippled ground with a wonderful set of game scene vignettes across the gun with left side of receiver depicts a pair of mountain lions in a wooded scene, while left side of lockplate depicts a bear in a mountainous forest scene fending off a pair of wolves. Underside of action with a bull moose in a marshland with forest scene. Right side of receiver with American bison on a cactus littered prairie, right side of lock with cape buffalo in a wooded scene. These are likely done later in the US in the style of Kornbrath. Case colored back action sidelock ejector with hidden third fastener, disk set strikers and double triggers, front serrated. Flat profile trigger guard engraved with a cape buffalo with long tang running to a metal pistol grip cap with trap, engraved with a snarling mountain lion. Maker's name on both lockplates, on bottom and towards rear. “HOLLAND’S/.375 BORE/ MAGNUM CARTRIDGE” on bottom of frame. Striking contrast of gold inlaid florals on fences. Holland and Holland patent hand detachment lever on the left lock. Gold line cocking indicators. Opening lever engraved with a ram. Auto safe with "SAFE" inlaid in gold. Long top strap over comb. Nicely streaked straight grain walnut stock with shadowline cheekpiece, Oval engraved "TNW" matching the case. Sling loops on buttstock and soldered to underside of rib. Engraved steel skeleton buttplate. Well executed point pattern checkering on both pistol grip and forend. Splinter game forend with Anson style push button release and serial number on interior. Housed in a leather case with brass corners, "T.N. WOOD / WILKES - BARRE / PENNA" on lid, and Holland and Holland case label inside the lid. Accessories comprise pair snap caps, oil bottle marked for Abercrombie & Fitch, hooded sight cover, three piece cleaning rod, and a striker pot that has sunk into its fitting. CONDITION: Very Good. Barrels have a small area of fouling approximately 5" from muzzle on left side, still retaining 90% of blackening. Forend with a few minor handling marks. Stock has some minor handling marks. Case colors have largely faded with some flashes in protected areas and more so visible in covered areas, such as under the opening lever. Action works appropriately when cycled by hand, bores are bright with sharp rifling. Case is very good with scuffs and rubs on exterior. Accessories are very good with some evidence of use. The engraving on this rifle is both incredible and prolific; a wonderful gun sure to be a highlight the of the next buyer's collection! CP Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 26" Caliber/Bore: .375 H&H Flanged Magnum Drop at Heel: (Approx) 2 - 1/2" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4" Manufacturer: Holland & Holland Model: Dominion Serial Number: 30428 Weight: 10 lbs 2 oz
Circa 1924. 26" chopper lump blacked steel barrels with matted spearpoint quarter rib, rear express sight with standing sight marked "50 200" and folding leaf marked "350...more". Tipped front sight with folding moon sight on a raised island with matted ramp slotted on side for front sight hood. Top of right barrel reads "MADE IN ENGLAND BY HOLLAND & HOLLAND" and top of left barrel reads "98 NEW BOND STREET, LONDON". Flourish of 2 – 1/2" engraved barrel panels of well cut scrolls and Germanic oak leaves. Underside of barrels marked "VICKERS" on one tube, "STEEL" on the other. Barrel flats with London nitro proofs. Barrel / Action flats and breech face are jeweled. Exquisite custom engraving of flowing scroll mixing with oak leaves on a stippled ground with a wonderful set of game scene vignettes across the gun with left side of receiver depicts a pair of mountain lions in a wooded scene, while left side of lockplate depicts a bear in a mountainous forest scene fending off a pair of wolves. Underside of action with a bull moose in a marshland with forest scene. Right side of receiver with American bison on a cactus littered prairie, right side of lock with cape buffalo in a wooded scene. These are likely done later in the US in the style of Kornbrath. Case colored back action sidelock ejector with hidden third fastener, disk set strikers and double triggers, front serrated. Flat profile trigger guard engraved with a cape buffalo with long tang running to a metal pistol grip cap with trap, engraved with a snarling mountain lion. Maker's name on both lockplates, on bottom and towards rear. “HOLLAND’S/.375 BORE/ MAGNUM CARTRIDGE” on bottom of frame. Striking contrast of gold inlaid florals on fences. Holland and Holland patent hand detachment lever on the left lock. Gold line cocking indicators. Opening lever engraved with a ram. Auto safe with "SAFE" inlaid in gold. Long top strap over comb. Nicely streaked straight grain walnut stock with shadowline cheekpiece, Oval engraved "TNW" matching the case. Sling loops on buttstock and soldered to underside of rib. Engraved steel skeleton buttplate. Well executed point pattern checkering on both pistol grip and forend. Splinter game forend with Anson style push button release and serial number on interior. Housed in a leather case with brass corners, "T.N. WOOD / WILKES - BARRE / PENNA" on lid, and Holland and Holland case label inside the lid. Accessories comprise pair snap caps, oil bottle marked for Abercrombie & Fitch, hooded sight cover, three piece cleaning rod, and a striker pot that has sunk into its fitting. CONDITION: Very Good. Barrels have a small area of fouling approximately 5" from muzzle on left side, still retaining 90% of blackening. Forend with a few minor handling marks. Stock has some minor handling marks. Case colors have largely faded with some flashes in protected areas and more so visible in covered areas, such as under the opening lever. Action works appropriately when cycled by hand, bores are bright with sharp rifling. Case is very good with scuffs and rubs on exterior. Accessories are very good with some evidence of use. The engraving on this rifle is both incredible and prolific; a wonderful gun sure to be a highlight the of the next buyer's collection! CP Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 26" Caliber/Bore: .375 H&H Flanged Magnum Drop at Heel: (Approx) 2 - 1/2" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4" Manufacturer: Holland & Holland Model: Dominion Serial Number: 30428 Weight: 10 lbs 2 oz

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(C) PRE-WAR GERMAN SIDE BY SIDE CUSTOM DOUBLE RIFLE.

Lot # 1364 (Sale Order: 361 of 460)      

Exquisite Pre-War Hammmerless German double rifle built in 1926. Blued "Krupp Steel" rifled barrels dated on barrel flats "8/26" with German proofs and caliber "9mm 74" which has also been marked on barrels as "9.3 x74 R" by forearm lug (looks to be a later stamping). Barrels have matted rib with ramp front sight and rear fixed sight with extended range flip sight. Barrels have claw bases with a Kahles 1.5x to 4.5x duplex reticle scope mounted in claw rings. Barrels have "Oak leaf" chisel engraved pattern on barrel lug and on the breeches. Coin finish chisel engraved frame with "Oak Leaf" pattern full coverage engraving with recessed barrel lugs. Gun has nickel plated double triggers each of which is a set trigger. Blued engraved opening lever with safety having "SICHER" in gold. Classic horn trigger guard. European walnut pistol grip stock with engraved steel grip cap, cheekpiece and ebony "heart and diamond" inlays on each mortise with woven pattern bakelite buttplate. Walnut checkered splinter forearm with horn triangle inlay and engraved latch release. CONDITION: 90% barrel blue remaining from and old reblue possibly when claw mounts were installed with rib seeming to have extra installed piece. 90% coin finish remaining with sharp engraving. 90% original hand rubbed finish with small handling marks and dings. Scope is clear. Good bores with good mechanics. DLM Barrel Length: 24" Caliber/Bore: 9.3x74mm Drop at Heel: approximately 2" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Length of Pull: 15 - 3/4" Manufacturer: Suhl Model: Double Rifle Serial Number: 2529 Weight: with scope 8lbs 12 oz
Exquisite Pre-War Hammmerless German double rifle built in 1926. Blued "Krupp Steel" rifled barrels dated on barrel flats "8/26" with German proofs and caliber "9mm 74" w...morehich has also been marked on barrels as "9.3 x74 R" by forearm lug (looks to be a later stamping). Barrels have matted rib with ramp front sight and rear fixed sight with extended range flip sight. Barrels have claw bases with a Kahles 1.5x to 4.5x duplex reticle scope mounted in claw rings. Barrels have "Oak leaf" chisel engraved pattern on barrel lug and on the breeches. Coin finish chisel engraved frame with "Oak Leaf" pattern full coverage engraving with recessed barrel lugs. Gun has nickel plated double triggers each of which is a set trigger. Blued engraved opening lever with safety having "SICHER" in gold. Classic horn trigger guard. European walnut pistol grip stock with engraved steel grip cap, cheekpiece and ebony "heart and diamond" inlays on each mortise with woven pattern bakelite buttplate. Walnut checkered splinter forearm with horn triangle inlay and engraved latch release. CONDITION: 90% barrel blue remaining from and old reblue possibly when claw mounts were installed with rib seeming to have extra installed piece. 90% coin finish remaining with sharp engraving. 90% original hand rubbed finish with small handling marks and dings. Scope is clear. Good bores with good mechanics. DLM Barrel Length: 24" Caliber/Bore: 9.3x74mm Drop at Heel: approximately 2" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Length of Pull: 15 - 3/4" Manufacturer: Suhl Model: Double Rifle Serial Number: 2529 Weight: with scope 8lbs 12 oz

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(A) RARE & BEAUTIFUL HOLLAND AND HOLLAND HAMMER .40-60 COLT DOUBLE RIFLE WITH TANG APERTURE SIGHT AN

Lot # 1365 (Sale Order: 362 of 460)      

Circa 1889. The 26" dovetail lump barrels of blackened steel with full length rib and partial file cut matting. Two partially lined folding leaves marked 100 and 200, respectively. Tang mounted long range aperture sight with flip up fine aperture. Left barrel reads "WINNERS OF ALL THE 'FIELD' TRIALS, LONDON" and the right barrel reads "HOLLAND & HOLLAND, 98 NEW BOND STREET, LONDON". Underside of barrels have London black powder proof marks and near forend loop is clearly marked with “A&T”. Case color hardened and engraved in traditional well cut English rose and scroll pattern back action with peninsula locks and exposed hammers. Action features side clips, double triggers in a flat profile trigger guard with long tang. Eye catching smokey figured walnut stock with long top strap over comb. Pistol hand grip with case colored engraved grip cap and English flat checkering at wrist. Shadowline cheekpiece. Ebonite buttplate. Splinter forend with Anson style push button release and English flat top checkering. Maker's leather case with accessories comprising reloading tools, some marked Holland and Holland, nipple wrench, screwdrivers, and wads. Really interesting reloading information on label in lid numbered to the gun and describing the loading process down to the mixture of lead and antimony and hand written notes. Weight is 7 lbs 7 oz. CONDITION: Very Good. Barrels with 90% blackening, some minor marks from handling and use. Forend has some very minor sanding on left fore-edge. Buttstock appears to have been refinished. Top buttplate screw replaced. Wood has some minor marks from handling and use. Accessories very good with some evidence of use. Action works when cycled by hand, bores are bright. Some chipping of lining to interior of case. An interesting rifle in an unusual configuration of caliber and features. CP Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 26" Caliber/Bore: .40-60 Colt Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/4" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/2" FFL Status: Antique Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2" Manufacturer: Holland & Holland Model: Hammer Double Rifle Serial Number: 12500
Circa 1889. The 26" dovetail lump barrels of blackened steel with full length rib and partial file cut matting. Two partially lined folding leaves marked 100 and 200, res...morepectively. Tang mounted long range aperture sight with flip up fine aperture. Left barrel reads "WINNERS OF ALL THE 'FIELD' TRIALS, LONDON" and the right barrel reads "HOLLAND & HOLLAND, 98 NEW BOND STREET, LONDON". Underside of barrels have London black powder proof marks and near forend loop is clearly marked with “A&T”. Case color hardened and engraved in traditional well cut English rose and scroll pattern back action with peninsula locks and exposed hammers. Action features side clips, double triggers in a flat profile trigger guard with long tang. Eye catching smokey figured walnut stock with long top strap over comb. Pistol hand grip with case colored engraved grip cap and English flat checkering at wrist. Shadowline cheekpiece. Ebonite buttplate. Splinter forend with Anson style push button release and English flat top checkering. Maker's leather case with accessories comprising reloading tools, some marked Holland and Holland, nipple wrench, screwdrivers, and wads. Really interesting reloading information on label in lid numbered to the gun and describing the loading process down to the mixture of lead and antimony and hand written notes. Weight is 7 lbs 7 oz. CONDITION: Very Good. Barrels with 90% blackening, some minor marks from handling and use. Forend has some very minor sanding on left fore-edge. Buttstock appears to have been refinished. Top buttplate screw replaced. Wood has some minor marks from handling and use. Accessories very good with some evidence of use. Action works when cycled by hand, bores are bright. Some chipping of lining to interior of case. An interesting rifle in an unusual configuration of caliber and features. CP Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 26" Caliber/Bore: .40-60 Colt Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/4" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/2" FFL Status: Antique Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2" Manufacturer: Holland & Holland Model: Hammer Double Rifle Serial Number: 12500

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(C) OUTSTANDING WOODWARD .500 NITRO EXPRESS “AUTOMATIC” DOUBLE RIFLE IN CASE WITH ACCESSORIES.

Lot # 1366 (Sale Order: 363 of 460)      

Circa 1906. This superb rifle has 26" chopper lump blacked steel barrels with file cut spearpoint quarter rib, mounting a deluxe high visibility rear express sight with silver line and a folding 300 yard leaf also with silver line and scope bases. Silver tipped bead front sight on island base. Finely engraved light line engraving over breeches. Top of right barrel engraved "JAMES WOODWARD AND SONS”, Top of left barrel engraved “64 ST. JAMES'S, LONDON, SW" and "MADE OF SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH'S FLUID PRESSED STEEL", serial numbers on underside of tubes. Also on bottom of tubes are "J.W. & S" for John Woodward and Sons, "A&T" clearly stamp, and "R.H". Barrel flats with London nitro proofs. Rifle serial number matching scope is a classic Skopar B by Voigtlander and Sohn with duplex reticle and engraved with Woodward's name and address. Underlever splinter tip forend with splendid scroll engraving on release and exterior iron, interior iron with serial number, checkering is traditional English flat top pattern. Action flats with "JAMES WOODWARD & SONS", serial number, and London proof. Nicely case colored Woodward “Automatic” action with dolls head extension for extra strength. Sidelock ejector is engraved with tight well executed scrolls, lined scroll borders and gold line cocking indicators. Maker's name on both lockplates. Traditional Woodward arcaded fences. Disc set strikers. Bolted auto safe with “SAFE” in gold. Single mechanical trigger with long tang running to a dark pistol grip cap with single line engraving. English walnut stock with classic drop points behind action, flat top point pattern checkering at wrist, shadowline cheekpiece. Stock oval engraved "FHD", matching case. Silvers style rubber recoil pad with black line spacer. Weight: 11 lbs 5 oz without scope, 12 lbs 6 oz with scope. Housed in a leather case with brass corners with lid stamped "F. H. DOUGLAS / NEW YORK". Red lining with accessories including striker pot with serial number engraved on top with spare strikers, pair turnscrews marked for Woodward, pair snap caps, 2 piece cleaning rod, chamber brush marked for Hawksley, a pullthrough, mop, brushes, Woodward brush, original double trigger conversion provided, Woodward oil, front sight hood, and ebony block. Woodward trade label on lid. CONDITION: Very Good. Left tube with some minor handling marks and a spot of silver as if from rubbing in a case, barrels still retain 90% black. Forend with some minor handling marks. Barrel channel is somewhat discolored due to old oil, likely from resting against barrels. Action with crisp engraving, vibrant case colors. Minor rub mark on trigger guard under opening lever. Stock with some minor handling marks and one somewhat more noticeable rub on cheekpiece, recoil pad has crystallized. Scope is clear but has some detritus internally that may clean. A great big game rifle from this renowned London Best gunmaker! CP Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 26" Caliber/Bore: .500 Nitro Drop at Heel: (Approx) 3 - 1/8" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Length of Pull: 15" Manufacturer: Woodward Model: Double Rifle Serial Number: 5930 Weight: 11 lbs 5 oz / 12 lbs 6 oz
Circa 1906. This superb rifle has 26" chopper lump blacked steel barrels with file cut spearpoint quarter rib, mounting a deluxe high visibility rear express sight with s...moreilver line and a folding 300 yard leaf also with silver line and scope bases. Silver tipped bead front sight on island base. Finely engraved light line engraving over breeches. Top of right barrel engraved "JAMES WOODWARD AND SONS”, Top of left barrel engraved “64 ST. JAMES'S, LONDON, SW" and "MADE OF SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH'S FLUID PRESSED STEEL", serial numbers on underside of tubes. Also on bottom of tubes are "J.W. & S" for John Woodward and Sons, "A&T" clearly stamp, and "R.H". Barrel flats with London nitro proofs. Rifle serial number matching scope is a classic Skopar B by Voigtlander and Sohn with duplex reticle and engraved with Woodward's name and address. Underlever splinter tip forend with splendid scroll engraving on release and exterior iron, interior iron with serial number, checkering is traditional English flat top pattern. Action flats with "JAMES WOODWARD & SONS", serial number, and London proof. Nicely case colored Woodward “Automatic” action with dolls head extension for extra strength. Sidelock ejector is engraved with tight well executed scrolls, lined scroll borders and gold line cocking indicators. Maker's name on both lockplates. Traditional Woodward arcaded fences. Disc set strikers. Bolted auto safe with “SAFE” in gold. Single mechanical trigger with long tang running to a dark pistol grip cap with single line engraving. English walnut stock with classic drop points behind action, flat top point pattern checkering at wrist, shadowline cheekpiece. Stock oval engraved "FHD", matching case. Silvers style rubber recoil pad with black line spacer. Weight: 11 lbs 5 oz without scope, 12 lbs 6 oz with scope. Housed in a leather case with brass corners with lid stamped "F. H. DOUGLAS / NEW YORK". Red lining with accessories including striker pot with serial number engraved on top with spare strikers, pair turnscrews marked for Woodward, pair snap caps, 2 piece cleaning rod, chamber brush marked for Hawksley, a pullthrough, mop, brushes, Woodward brush, original double trigger conversion provided, Woodward oil, front sight hood, and ebony block. Woodward trade label on lid. CONDITION: Very Good. Left tube with some minor handling marks and a spot of silver as if from rubbing in a case, barrels still retain 90% black. Forend with some minor handling marks. Barrel channel is somewhat discolored due to old oil, likely from resting against barrels. Action with crisp engraving, vibrant case colors. Minor rub mark on trigger guard under opening lever. Stock with some minor handling marks and one somewhat more noticeable rub on cheekpiece, recoil pad has crystallized. Scope is clear but has some detritus internally that may clean. A great big game rifle from this renowned London Best gunmaker! CP Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 26" Caliber/Bore: .500 Nitro Drop at Heel: (Approx) 3 - 1/8" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Length of Pull: 15" Manufacturer: Woodward Model: Double Rifle Serial Number: 5930 Weight: 11 lbs 5 oz / 12 lbs 6 oz

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(C) LOVELY JULES BURY SIDELOCK DOUBLE RIFLE IN 9X57 WITH KAHLES SCOPE ON CLAW MOUNT BASES.

Lot # 1367 (Sale Order: 364 of 460)      

24 - 5/8" chopper lump barrels with solid raised matte rib with bead front sight. Rear sight is a simple notch in front of claw mounts. Barrels signed "Jules Bury" and "Arqsier A Liege" across tops. Underside of barrels with Belgian diagnostic proofs for 9x57 and jacketed bullets. Action flats with Belgian diagnostic proofs for Nitro. Anson release with scroll engraved release; exterior of iron engraved in scroll. Forearm checkered in point pattern with vacant diamond in center. Sidelock action extensively engraved with well cut tight scroll. Double triggers with front articulated. Well streaked, lightly figured, fiddlebacked stock with classic tear drops behind action, English straight stock, and point pattern checkering at wrist with serrated butt. Sling swivels at belly of stock and on island screwed onto underside of rib. Kahles fixed power scope with heavy duplex reticle. CONDITION: Very good, barrels retain much of their bluing with a few marks from handling and use. A few spots of silvering where forearm contacts. Forearm is very good with a few very minor marks. Action is very good, engraving is crisp and attractive. Stock is very good with some minor marks, moreso than forearm. Action works appropriately when cycled by hand, bore is very good with sharp rifling and some minor abrasion in lands. Glass is clear. EW Barrel Length: 24 - 5/8" Caliber/Bore: 9x57mm Drop at Heel: 2 - 13/16" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Length of Pull: 14 - 3/8" Manufacturer: Jules Bury Model: Double Rifle Serial Number: 7846 Weight: 8 lbs 1 oz
24 - 5/8" chopper lump barrels with solid raised matte rib with bead front sight. Rear sight is a simple notch in front of claw mounts. Barrels signed "Jules Bury" and "A...morerqsier A Liege" across tops. Underside of barrels with Belgian diagnostic proofs for 9x57 and jacketed bullets. Action flats with Belgian diagnostic proofs for Nitro. Anson release with scroll engraved release; exterior of iron engraved in scroll. Forearm checkered in point pattern with vacant diamond in center. Sidelock action extensively engraved with well cut tight scroll. Double triggers with front articulated. Well streaked, lightly figured, fiddlebacked stock with classic tear drops behind action, English straight stock, and point pattern checkering at wrist with serrated butt. Sling swivels at belly of stock and on island screwed onto underside of rib. Kahles fixed power scope with heavy duplex reticle. CONDITION: Very good, barrels retain much of their bluing with a few marks from handling and use. A few spots of silvering where forearm contacts. Forearm is very good with a few very minor marks. Action is very good, engraving is crisp and attractive. Stock is very good with some minor marks, moreso than forearm. Action works appropriately when cycled by hand, bore is very good with sharp rifling and some minor abrasion in lands. Glass is clear. EW Barrel Length: 24 - 5/8" Caliber/Bore: 9x57mm Drop at Heel: 2 - 13/16" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Length of Pull: 14 - 3/8" Manufacturer: Jules Bury Model: Double Rifle Serial Number: 7846 Weight: 8 lbs 1 oz

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(C) WONDERFUL HIGH CONDITION RIGBY HAMMER DOUBLE RIFLE IN .303 BRITISH.

Lot # 1368 (Sale Order: 365 of 460)      

26" dovetail lump barrels with bead front sight on file cut solid rib with express rear sight, one standing sight marked "100 Yds" with silver express line and folding leaf marked "300" with silver express line. Address "John Rigby & Co 72 St. James's Street London" on rib in old English script. Light scroll engraving over breeches. Underside of barrels with "2427", "S", and "A&T" stamp. Barrel flats with appropriate British London proofs for .303 British, "43R", serial number, and Rigby trademark. Splinter tip forearm with Rigby patent rotary opener, which is engraved as such, along with a checkered tip and light florals. Exterior of iron with shell motif and lined border. Forearm checkered in point pattern. Interior of iron and lever with serial number. Action flats with serial number, London proof, and Rigby trademark. Case colored receiver and back action peninsula locks with exposed hammers engraved with flowing acanthus, and signed on lock plates "John Rigby & Co" in English script. Stalking safeties. Fish form hammers engraved en suite with tall cocks. Double triggers with fore trigger checkered. Rotary underlever numbered on interior. Pistol grip with dark cap with point pattern checkering at wrist. Lovely well marbled and fiddleback stock with floral engraved sling screw at belly. Checkered buttplate with heel with scroll. CONDITION: Excellent. Barrels are very good with some rubs and marks throughout from handling and use, particularly at matting. One area of old pitting underneath forearm. Forearm is very good with good wood to metal fit and a few handling marks, some checkering heads marred. Possibly had an extra layer of varnish or oil added at one point as it is shinier than rest of wood. Action is excellent, retaining much of the case coloring which has started to fade, more vibrant in protected areas such as under lever. Stock is very good with excellent wood to metal fit and a few handling marks throughout. Wood has shrunk away a bit from buttstock, which is very good and retains much of the high polish blue with a few spots of patina, mostly towards top and bottom. Action works appropriately when cycled by hand, bores are excellent, bright and shiny with strong rifling. This is a really great rifle by one of the best makers. EW Barrel Length: 26" Caliber/Bore: .303 Brit Drop at Heel: 1 - 7/8" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2" Manufacturer: Rigby Model: Double Rifle Serial Number: 16527 Weight: 8 lbs 7.5 oz
26" dovetail lump barrels with bead front sight on file cut solid rib with express rear sight, one standing sight marked "100 Yds" with silver express line and folding le...moreaf marked "300" with silver express line. Address "John Rigby & Co 72 St. James's Street London" on rib in old English script. Light scroll engraving over breeches. Underside of barrels with "2427", "S", and "A&T" stamp. Barrel flats with appropriate British London proofs for .303 British, "43R", serial number, and Rigby trademark. Splinter tip forearm with Rigby patent rotary opener, which is engraved as such, along with a checkered tip and light florals. Exterior of iron with shell motif and lined border. Forearm checkered in point pattern. Interior of iron and lever with serial number. Action flats with serial number, London proof, and Rigby trademark. Case colored receiver and back action peninsula locks with exposed hammers engraved with flowing acanthus, and signed on lock plates "John Rigby & Co" in English script. Stalking safeties. Fish form hammers engraved en suite with tall cocks. Double triggers with fore trigger checkered. Rotary underlever numbered on interior. Pistol grip with dark cap with point pattern checkering at wrist. Lovely well marbled and fiddleback stock with floral engraved sling screw at belly. Checkered buttplate with heel with scroll. CONDITION: Excellent. Barrels are very good with some rubs and marks throughout from handling and use, particularly at matting. One area of old pitting underneath forearm. Forearm is very good with good wood to metal fit and a few handling marks, some checkering heads marred. Possibly had an extra layer of varnish or oil added at one point as it is shinier than rest of wood. Action is excellent, retaining much of the case coloring which has started to fade, more vibrant in protected areas such as under lever. Stock is very good with excellent wood to metal fit and a few handling marks throughout. Wood has shrunk away a bit from buttstock, which is very good and retains much of the high polish blue with a few spots of patina, mostly towards top and bottom. Action works appropriately when cycled by hand, bores are excellent, bright and shiny with strong rifling. This is a really great rifle by one of the best makers. EW Barrel Length: 26" Caliber/Bore: .303 Brit Drop at Heel: 1 - 7/8" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2" Manufacturer: Rigby Model: Double Rifle Serial Number: 16527 Weight: 8 lbs 7.5 oz

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(A) EXEMPLARY DANIEL FRASER .360 EXPRESS DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE, NUMEROUS ACCESSORIES, AND COP

Lot # 1369 (Sale Order: 366 of 460)      

Dovetail lump barrels with bead front sight on slightly raised island, rear sight with one standing leaf marked for 100 yards with bone pointer, folding leaf for 200 yards, both with anti-glare matting. Rib with file cut matting with vacancy around address and towards breech. Address is "Danl Fraser & Co. / 4 Leith St. Terrace / Edinburgh". Rear scope mount and rear sight affixed with fire blue screws. Light line engraving over breeches, rib has sprigs of scroll coming off of engraving and over the slim rib extension. Action flats with serial number and appropriate London proofs. Fraser scope with leather eye piece mounted on a compressible spring separate from tube to prevent scope eye. Tube engraved "D & J Fraser / GUN & RIFLE MAKERS / EDINBURGH" and "SOLE PATENTEES & MANUFACTURERS". Double thin duplex reticle, likely regulated for 100 and 200 yards. Inside of dovetail mount with "2078", matching serial number of rifle. Diminutive splinter tip forend with Anson release, engraved with scroll at release and exterior iron. Screw engraved with a roped border. Point pattern checkering runs all the way to the tip. Boxlock action signed "Danl Fraser & Co" in a ribbon on both sides of case colored action. Fences are relief carved with fluer-de-lis with scroll. Left and right sides of action are case colored, bottom metal is brightly blued. Knotwork border around action. Action flats with Fraser proofs and London proofs, serial number across flat. Automatic bolted safety. Sidepanels. Dual triggers, both checkered, in a flat profile trigger guard with long tang engraved en suite and ending at horn pistol grip cap. Point pattern checkering at wrist. Heraldric shield along belly along with a floral engraved sling eye. Wonderful intricately marbled wooden stock with horn buttplate. Leather wrapped case with "H. C. PIERCE / St. LOUIS" stamped on lid with brass accoutrements. Fraser trade label in lid. Accessories are numerous and comprise of a set of reloading tools, cleaning rod, leather wallet, brush, bone pot with bead front sight with flip up moon sight and sight tool, three turn screws with fluted handles, striker face wrench, threaded handle, mop and jag, and two snapcaps. Almost as incredible, when top layer is removed there are approximately 180 cartridges of factory .360 Express, 80 of which are still in the Daniel Fraser twine sealed packages, which is labelled as .360 Express loaded with 50 grains of powder and "Hcanl" bullets (Hollow cannelure?). CONDITION: Very good to fine. Barrels retain the vast majority of their bluing with a few minor handling marks and a few minor spots of silvering where forearm makes contact. Forearm is very good with a few minor handling marks. Action is excellent with a few very minor marks and a few extremely minor marks from handling, mostly at carry areas. Silver line at bolted lock. Stock is very good with a few minor marks, including one distinct pressure mark on left side near heel. Action works appropriately when cycled by hand, bores are very good with strong rifling. Accessories are very good with some evidence of use scattered throughout. Ammo is very good, belted ammo has some verdigris and patina, visible parts of packaged ammo commensurate. Case is rough with numerous areas of crazing, lifting, scuffs, and general use. Straps are missing and replaced with a pair of nylon straps. The pivot point along the back was repaired/reinforced with duct tape long ago and is starting to lose it's adhesiveness, exercise caution to avoid a split. This is a set with phenomenal condition, a plethora of accessories, and plenty of ammo to boot! EW Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 26" Caliber/Bore: .360 Express Drop at Heel: Approximately 2 - 5/8" FFL Status: Antique Length of Pull: 14 - 3/8" Manufacturer: Daniel Fraser Model: Double Rifle Serial Number: 2078 Weight: 6 lbs 10.5 oz

CORRECTION: This rifle is not a Nitro rifle and is a blackpowder rifle. Photos updated.

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(C) A.D. JANSEN MARTINI-HENRY .577 CORDITE SINGLE SHOT BREECH-LOADING RIFLE WITH TWO BOXES OF .577 N

Lot # 1370 (Sale Order: 367 of 460)      

Martini Style single shot rifle made in Brussels, Belgium by "A.D. Jansen" under Francotte's patent circa early 20th century. Blued large tapered round rifled barrel with matted wide rib. Blade front sight with three leaf express rear sight. Barrel has caliber marking and Belgian proofs at left rear breech. Blued receiver with removeable trigger mechanism and cocking indicator on breech block. Gun has lever safety on right side of action with "Francotte's Patent" and "A.D. Jansen address" on left side of action. Walnut checkered stock with cheekpiece and aged rubber recoil pad. Walnut checkered forearm. Sling swivels. Comes with two boxes of B.E.L.L. Basic brass ready to form into the proper dimensions. CONDITION: 80% original blue with some light frosting. 80% receiver blue with wear on corners. 80% varnish with some light handling marks with recoil pad starting to disintegrate. Good bore and mechanics. Somebody's Africa gun. DLM Accessories: Two boxes of .577 Nitro Express casings Barrel Length: 28 - 1/4" Caliber/Bore: .577 Cordite FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: A.D. Jansen Model: Martini-Henry Serial Number: 8586
Martini Style single shot rifle made in Brussels, Belgium by "A.D. Jansen" under Francotte's patent circa early 20th century. Blued large tapered round rifled barrel with...more matted wide rib. Blade front sight with three leaf express rear sight. Barrel has caliber marking and Belgian proofs at left rear breech. Blued receiver with removeable trigger mechanism and cocking indicator on breech block. Gun has lever safety on right side of action with "Francotte's Patent" and "A.D. Jansen address" on left side of action. Walnut checkered stock with cheekpiece and aged rubber recoil pad. Walnut checkered forearm. Sling swivels. Comes with two boxes of B.E.L.L. Basic brass ready to form into the proper dimensions. CONDITION: 80% original blue with some light frosting. 80% receiver blue with wear on corners. 80% varnish with some light handling marks with recoil pad starting to disintegrate. Good bore and mechanics. Somebody's Africa gun. DLM Accessories: Two boxes of .577 Nitro Express casings Barrel Length: 28 - 1/4" Caliber/Bore: .577 Cordite FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: A.D. Jansen Model: Martini-Henry Serial Number: 8586

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(C) CASED GIBBS FARQUHARSON SINGLE SHOT .280 FLANGED NITRO EXPRESS RIFLE, OWNED BY JONATHAN KIRTON A

Lot # 1371 (Sale Order: 368 of 460)      

Extremely late production, with patent number 972, within the very last (third before the end) of these rifles produced. Jonathan Kirton, one of the foremost researchers on single shot rifles discusses this rifle in some length in "The British Falling Block Breech Loading Rifle from 1865", pgs. 136-138. Kirton shares details from factory ledger on production of rifle, which included over 670 hours before engraving. Additionally, it is known that this rifle was made for J. Hamilton Leigh, shipped August 25, 1910; Kirton also owned this particular rifle, and it is one of the progenitors of his research. Sleeved on front sight with fire blued sight cover on a bead front sight. Sling eye soldered on underside of barrel. Sleeved on silver line rear sight with one standing sight with no range indicator, two folding leaves for 300 and 500 yards. Forearm checkered with point pattern. Top of barrel with "George Gibbs, Bristol / & 35 Saville Row, London, W.". Classic Farquharson falling block action with two screws visible and case colored with extensive well cut medium sized scroll engraving and lined florals. Birmingham Nitro proofs for 280. Single checkered trigger. Unusual on a Gibbs Farquaharson, automatic tang safety with "SAFE" inlaid in gold. Receiver ring with 972 patent use number, serial number is located just behind trigger guard, 20204. Metal pistol grip cap with trap and "13 / 845" (Africa registry number) stamped into wood behind. Wrist checkered in point pattern. Nicely marbled and lightly figured stock with sling eye and vacant oval escutcheon along belly. Tacked on leather cheekpiece, believed to have been added by Leigh during his Kenya trip, as another gun known to have accompanied him, patent number 970, has a similar pad installed. Orange recoil pad has crystallized. Canvas wrapped case with brass corners and leather lining and wine colored interior and accessories comprising cleaning rod with head, sling, original case strap, 2 snap caps, Lightwood square oil bottle, two screw drivers, bone cylinder marked on bottom with ".280 / No 972" with extra front sights and screws, combination wrench and pin depresser, small leather wallet with ".280 // Rarquharson / Sporting Rif;e / No 972" with two spare firing pins (1 tip broken) mainspring, link, and a wrapped empty ammo box of Kynoch .280 Flanged NE rounds with "From Greener Collection" on rear of box. Small piece of paper with what appears to be bullet data on it. Gibbs trade label in lid. CONDITION: Very good with some honest wear areas. Heavily silvered at the balance point where gun would have been carried. Some silvering to high edges. Some spotting to metal. Receiver retains the majority of case coloring with crisp engraving, some losses on perimeter of metal with more case colors retained at protected areas. Wood is very good with similar marks from a life of use but no discernible cracks or splits; 2 good sized dents on right side of butt near heel. Checkering somewhat smoothened. Action works appropriately when cycled by hand, bore is excellent, bright and shiny, with crisp rifling. Accessories are very good with marks commensurate with gun. Case is very good with some scuffs and edge wear. Straps replaced, handle very good with tenderness at loops; exercise caution. A lovely gun with plenty of condition and a lifetime of use! EW Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 28" Caliber/Bore: .280 Flanged Nitro Express Drop at Comb: Approx. 1 - 7/8" Drop at Heel: Approx 2 - 9/16" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2" Manufacturer: Gibbs Model: Farquharson Serial Number: 20204 Weight: 7 lbs
Extremely late production, with patent number 972, within the very last (third before the end) of these rifles produced. Jonathan Kirton, one of the foremost researchers ...moreon single shot rifles discusses this rifle in some length in "The British Falling Block Breech Loading Rifle from 1865", pgs. 136-138. Kirton shares details from factory ledger on production of rifle, which included over 670 hours before engraving. Additionally, it is known that this rifle was made for J. Hamilton Leigh, shipped August 25, 1910; Kirton also owned this particular rifle, and it is one of the progenitors of his research. Sleeved on front sight with fire blued sight cover on a bead front sight. Sling eye soldered on underside of barrel. Sleeved on silver line rear sight with one standing sight with no range indicator, two folding leaves for 300 and 500 yards. Forearm checkered with point pattern. Top of barrel with "George Gibbs, Bristol / & 35 Saville Row, London, W.". Classic Farquharson falling block action with two screws visible and case colored with extensive well cut medium sized scroll engraving and lined florals. Birmingham Nitro proofs for 280. Single checkered trigger. Unusual on a Gibbs Farquaharson, automatic tang safety with "SAFE" inlaid in gold. Receiver ring with 972 patent use number, serial number is located just behind trigger guard, 20204. Metal pistol grip cap with trap and "13 / 845" (Africa registry number) stamped into wood behind. Wrist checkered in point pattern. Nicely marbled and lightly figured stock with sling eye and vacant oval escutcheon along belly. Tacked on leather cheekpiece, believed to have been added by Leigh during his Kenya trip, as another gun known to have accompanied him, patent number 970, has a similar pad installed. Orange recoil pad has crystallized. Canvas wrapped case with brass corners and leather lining and wine colored interior and accessories comprising cleaning rod with head, sling, original case strap, 2 snap caps, Lightwood square oil bottle, two screw drivers, bone cylinder marked on bottom with ".280 / No 972" with extra front sights and screws, combination wrench and pin depresser, small leather wallet with ".280 // Rarquharson / Sporting Rif;e / No 972" with two spare firing pins (1 tip broken) mainspring, link, and a wrapped empty ammo box of Kynoch .280 Flanged NE rounds with "From Greener Collection" on rear of box. Small piece of paper with what appears to be bullet data on it. Gibbs trade label in lid. CONDITION: Very good with some honest wear areas. Heavily silvered at the balance point where gun would have been carried. Some silvering to high edges. Some spotting to metal. Receiver retains the majority of case coloring with crisp engraving, some losses on perimeter of metal with more case colors retained at protected areas. Wood is very good with similar marks from a life of use but no discernible cracks or splits; 2 good sized dents on right side of butt near heel. Checkering somewhat smoothened. Action works appropriately when cycled by hand, bore is excellent, bright and shiny, with crisp rifling. Accessories are very good with marks commensurate with gun. Case is very good with some scuffs and edge wear. Straps replaced, handle very good with tenderness at loops; exercise caution. A lovely gun with plenty of condition and a lifetime of use! EW Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 28" Caliber/Bore: .280 Flanged Nitro Express Drop at Comb: Approx. 1 - 7/8" Drop at Heel: Approx 2 - 9/16" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2" Manufacturer: Gibbs Model: Farquharson Serial Number: 20204 Weight: 7 lbs

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(A) J.P. CLABROUGH & BROS. DOUBLE HAMMER SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN.

Lot # 1372 (Sale Order: 369 of 460)      

Ca. 1880. Antique 30" Fine Damascus barreled game gun with game concave rib, dolls head extension, extractors and metal round front bead sight. Rib reads "CENTENNIAL" in banner and "J.P. CLABROUGH & BROS. LONDON FINE DAMASCUS.". Bottom of barrels stamped "NOT FOR BALL". Barrels are choked Full and Skeet. Stocked with dark aged English feather crotch walnut, smooth checkered semi pistol grip (Prince of Wales), drop points, diamond grip shape, shield for crest, engraved steel grip cap and brown checkered butt plate. Matching splinter forend with smooth checkering, scroll engraved iron metal and a steel engraved lift release similar to the Deeley system. Long circular double hammer action is fitted with dolls head catch, double triggers and manual operating top lever. Nicely engraved with vintage English scroll and game scenes. Right lock with 2 birds flying in field while being chased by hunting dog. Left lock with dog stalking 2 flying birds in field. Bottom action covered with scroll. Hammers engraved with scroll and checkered. Trigger guard engraved with border scroll and stag sitting in woods. Gun comes with leather take down carry case. CONDITION: Fair to good. Barrels have lost most of their color about 10% remaining and there is evidence of freckling. Bores are bright with some freckling. Stock has various handling marks and checkering is well worn. Forend has visible indentations to its edges and well worn checkering. Action (hammers and triggers) work well to hand. Leather case needs some TLC. CP Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 30" Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .036 (R) .037 Chamber: 2 -1/2" Choke: (L) .033 (R) .003 Drop at Comb: 2 - 1/8" Drop at Heel: 2 - 3/4" FFL Status: Antique Gauge: 12 Bore Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .738 (R) .731 Length of Pull: 14 - 1/8" Manufacturer: J.P. Clabrough & Bros. Model: Hammer SXS Serial Number: 2992 Weight: 7 lbs. 5 oz.
Ca. 1880. Antique 30" Fine Damascus barreled game gun with game concave rib, dolls head extension, extractors and metal round front bead sight. Rib reads "CENTENNIAL" in ...morebanner and "J.P. CLABROUGH & BROS. LONDON FINE DAMASCUS.". Bottom of barrels stamped "NOT FOR BALL". Barrels are choked Full and Skeet. Stocked with dark aged English feather crotch walnut, smooth checkered semi pistol grip (Prince of Wales), drop points, diamond grip shape, shield for crest, engraved steel grip cap and brown checkered butt plate. Matching splinter forend with smooth checkering, scroll engraved iron metal and a steel engraved lift release similar to the Deeley system. Long circular double hammer action is fitted with dolls head catch, double triggers and manual operating top lever. Nicely engraved with vintage English scroll and game scenes. Right lock with 2 birds flying in field while being chased by hunting dog. Left lock with dog stalking 2 flying birds in field. Bottom action covered with scroll. Hammers engraved with scroll and checkered. Trigger guard engraved with border scroll and stag sitting in woods. Gun comes with leather take down carry case. CONDITION: Fair to good. Barrels have lost most of their color about 10% remaining and there is evidence of freckling. Bores are bright with some freckling. Stock has various handling marks and checkering is well worn. Forend has visible indentations to its edges and well worn checkering. Action (hammers and triggers) work well to hand. Leather case needs some TLC. CP Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 30" Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .036 (R) .037 Chamber: 2 -1/2" Choke: (L) .033 (R) .003 Drop at Comb: 2 - 1/8" Drop at Heel: 2 - 3/4" FFL Status: Antique Gauge: 12 Bore Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .738 (R) .731 Length of Pull: 14 - 1/8" Manufacturer: J.P. Clabrough & Bros. Model: Hammer SXS Serial Number: 2992 Weight: 7 lbs. 5 oz.

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(A) T. H. BOURKE SWING OUT SHOTGUN WITH BAYONET.

Lot # 1373 (Sale Order: 370 of 460)      

Extremely intriguing swing out shotgun with the only marking being "T.H. Bourke" on right and left sides of gun. T.H. Bourke can neither be found or located as a gunsmith. Gun is a one of a kind shotgun with swing out Damascus barrel with large silver machine type screw as sight. Gun also has tube under barrel which houses a triangular bayonet that pushes forward and latches in place with a spring loaded latch. Case hardened frame with hammer shaped like a rabbit. Swingout mechanism is controlled by a lever at the front of the trigger guard. Walnut checkered pistol grip stock with smooth steel buttplate and brass "OWL" grip cap. CONDITION: 40% trace of Damascus barrel scene with other metal parts fading to a silvery patina. Wood has trace of original finish with light handling marks. Pitted bore with good mechanics. An extremely interesting piece. DLM Barrel Length: 21" FFL Status: Antique Gauge: 16 GA Manufacturer: T.H. Bourke Model: Single Barrel Shotgun Serial Number: NSN
Extremely intriguing swing out shotgun with the only marking being "T.H. Bourke" on right and left sides of gun. T.H. Bourke can neither be found or located as a gunsmith...more. Gun is a one of a kind shotgun with swing out Damascus barrel with large silver machine type screw as sight. Gun also has tube under barrel which houses a triangular bayonet that pushes forward and latches in place with a spring loaded latch. Case hardened frame with hammer shaped like a rabbit. Swingout mechanism is controlled by a lever at the front of the trigger guard. Walnut checkered pistol grip stock with smooth steel buttplate and brass "OWL" grip cap. CONDITION: 40% trace of Damascus barrel scene with other metal parts fading to a silvery patina. Wood has trace of original finish with light handling marks. Pitted bore with good mechanics. An extremely interesting piece. DLM Barrel Length: 21" FFL Status: Antique Gauge: 16 GA Manufacturer: T.H. Bourke Model: Single Barrel Shotgun Serial Number: NSN

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(C) HERMAN GOERING’S SUPERB MERKEL 201E OVER/UNDER BLITZ EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE WITH EXTRA RIFLE/SHOTG

Lot # 1374 (Sale Order: 371 of 460)      

Serial number 21158. Caliber 12 gauge, 12 gauge X 8x75R, 8x75R X 8x75R. 28-1/4" over/under shotgun barrels, 25-1/2" rifle/shotgun barrels, and 26" double rifle barrels, are all of demi-bloc construction, Bohler steel, and are engraved “Gebruder Merkel Suhl” and “Suhler Waffenwerk” on breech ends, with some floral engraving. All are stamped with Suhl nitro proofs with date of August 1933. Rear lumps are stamped with Merkel logos. Double shotgun and rifle/shotgun barrels have full length solid matted ribs, and double rifle barrels have matted quarter rib and matted front sight base. Quarter rib of rifle barrels are fitted with three claw scope bases and a single standing U-notch rear sight. Rifle/shotgun barrels have two claw bases and a rear sight which can be flipped up for rifle use. Sling loops are soldered to bottoms of bottom barrels. Coin finished ogee backed Blitz double Kersten over/under action features non-automatic top tang safety (S inlaid in gold), pin type cocking indicators, and double triggers (front set). Action is engraved with near full coverage nicely cut simple scroll with some floral highlights on bottom surrounding well rendered game scenes as typical quarry for this combination gun; a roaring stag and two hinds in woodland are on left, with a roe deer and doe in foreground on right side; a pair of mallards flush from marsh in background. Reinforcing bolsters are exceptionally well relief engraved in acorn and oak leaves. Bottom of action is engraved “SUHLER WAFFENWERK” “D. R. P” “GEBRUDER MERKEL SUHL”. Steel trigger guard has more scroll on bow surrounding semi-relief engraved vignette of auerhahn calling while perched on branch. Serial number is on tang. Well marbled and lightly fiddle figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8" over beaded rib embossed horn buttplate with Merkel logo. Forends are of three piece design, with one bottom piece with ejector and Deeley release, servicing all three barrel sets. Bottom rear of this forend has inlet silver circle with high relief rendering of Goering’s well known crest, having raised mailed fist holding a ring. This is surmounted by a knight’s helm with surrounding acanthus scroll. Above the helm is another mailed fist flanked by wings signifying the Luftwaffe. Although not specified on ledger page, this crest plate has been in place for a very long time, as the amount of wear visible including continuation of scratches, grime, etc. is entirely commensurate with the remainder of gun. OU Shotgun: Bore diameter: top -.729, bottom – .729. Bore restrictions: top – .042 (full), bottom – .027 (mod). Wall thickness: top – .024, bottom – .021. Drop at heel: 3-1/16", drop at comb: 1-9/16". Cast 1/4" off. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-3/8". Rifle/ Shotgun BBLS: Bore diameter: top -.728. Bore restrictions: top – .046 (extra full)). Wall thickness: top – .023. Drop at heel: approx 3-3/16", drop at comb: approx 1-3/4". Weight: 7 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-3/8". DBL RIFLE BBLS: Drop at heel: approx 3-1/4", drop at comb: approx 1-3/4". Weight without scope: 8 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-3/8". This system comes with three scopes, all by Zeiss, with a 2-1/2 X Zielmar with crosshair and post reticle fitted to the rifle/shotgun barrels; with a Zielvier with three post and small central dot reticle, as well as a Zielsechs with same reticle fitted to double rifle barrels. It is interesting to note that the Zielvier is the only scope mentioned on the ledger page, and is listed by serial number. (There are some indecipherable later notes relating to telescopes.) Brown leather case with riveted on brass corners and central brass rectangle is lined in bluish green cloth, and has leather Merkel label in lid, and has correct partitions for each barrel set, action, and all three telescopes. Accessories include high quality green canvas and leather sling, and some cleaning brushes. There is also a yellow box of DWM 8x57R cartridges. PROVENANCE: Color scan of original ledger page with original specifications with red ink notation “Herman Goering” and with date 1933 outlined in red. Letter from Dick A. King, Col USA Retd to Mr. A. J. Flood in which he states “Mr. Grover Wilson of the Zellerbach Paper Co, Spokane, Wash. who was G-2 of the 3rd Infantry Division and I, as G-4, obtained all of Herman Goering’s guns in his home in the village of Berchtesgaden. It was quite an experience as Emma, Herman’s wife was there at the time. Click here to see the full description.

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(C) RARE ENGRAVED KRIEGHOFF NEPTUNE DOUBLE RIFLE DRILLING RIFLE BUILT FOR ARTHUR SEYSS-INQUART.

Lot # 1375 (Sale Order: 372 of 460)      

Pre-war beautifully engraved full sidelock "Neptune Grade" Krieghoff Double Rifle Drilling built by Sempert & Krieghoff, Suhl, Germany in 1930 for Arthur Seyss-Inquart. Seyss-Inquart is best remembered for being a prominent Nazi politician, assigned as the Chancellor of Austria prior to the Anschluss, after which he became the governor of the newly formed Ostmark. In May of 1940, Seyss-Inquart was moved to the Netherlands, where he was appointed Reichskommisar. In the Netherlands Seyss-Inquart ruled with an iron fist, forcing over a half million Dutch citizens into forced labor, the expulsion of Jews from the government (including deportation to Buchenwald and Auschwitz). Seyss-Inquart was obviously well thought of as a Nazi and a politician because after Hitler's suicide, his last will and testament names Seyss-Inquart as the new Foreign Minister. Inquart was captured in 1945 by two Royal Welsh Fusiliers, after which was tried at Nuremberg and hanged for war crimes. Gun features Krupp Steel barrels in rare double rifle with 16 gauge shotgun barrel configuration with rare offset same caliber rifle barrels with rifle barrels at 3:00 and 6:00 o'clock positions. Gun marked with import stamp "Simpson LTD G'thsburg, ILL.". Barrels are of rare shorter than normal length being 21-5/8" long. Barrels have raised matted rib with fine bead blade front sight with fixed notched rear sight and rib is notched for clamp mount scope. Coin finished game scene and floral chisel engraved sidelock receiver with game birds and deer and side clips. Gun has barrel selector switch on left side to switch from rifle to shotgun. Blued external cocking lever on left side with double triggers, front being a set trigger. Gun has cocking indicators with opening lever having "S I" in gold for Seyss-Inquart. European walnut fine checkered pistol grip stock with Bakelite grip cap and buttplate. Stock has floral pattern engraved bullet trap with push-button opening lever. Walnut fine checkered splinter forearm with ebony inlay and engraved latch release. PROVENANCE: Gun comes with complete biography of Arthur Seyss-Inquart and documentation from The Royal Netherlands Army & Arms Museum, Netherlands, of gun being on display there in an exhibit of several personal items of Seyss-Inquart's. CONDITION: Overall good with 90% original blue 90% action finish with 80%+ hand-rubbed finish with some handling marks and dings. Good bores and mechanics. Gun should be checked by trained gunsmith to confirm exact caliber. DLM Barrel Length: 21 - 5/8" Barrel Wall Thickness: .033 Caliber/Bore: 7.8mm/16 Bore Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: Full Drop At Comb: Approximately 1 - 3/8" Drop at Heel: Approximately 2 - 3/4" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Internal Bore Diameter: .672 Length of Pull: 13 -3/4" Manufacturer: Sempert & Krieghoff Model: Neptune Paperwork: Provenance Serial Number: 13922 Weight: 7 lbs 9 0z

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(C) ENGRAVED VINZ URBAS FERLACH RIB DRILLING RIFLE IN 16 GAUGE AND .22 LR.

Lot # 1376 (Sale Order: 373 of 460)      

A rarer variation of the classic drilling rifle that uses a small .22 LR barrel inlaid on right side of the over-under barrels should one run across a rabbit while looking for birds. Bead front sight with pop-up mid rifle sight on machine matted rib, "VINZ URBAS FERLACH" inlaid in silver in a reserve, barrels marked "BOHLER (Lightning bolts) STAHL" and light engraving at breech, various diagnostic proofs on underside, sling eye soldered on bottom barrel. Extractors. Forearm with Deely release and skipline checkered, tip of horn. Exterior of iron engraved with florals and scroll. Over-under blitz action engraved throughout with florals and geometrics with game scene on left depicting a trio of rabbits, right side with pheasant, underside with a bird mid-call. Double rolled edge trigger guard. Pistol grip stock with skipline checkering at wrist, vacant brass shield at toe. Sidepanels with horn teardrops. Spine of stock with inlaid horn decoration. Horn buttplate. Import marked for Simpson Ltd, Galesburg, Illinois, on frame. CONDITION: Fine, retaining the vast majority of finishes with just a few minor marks from handling and operation throughout. Wood is very fine with a few minor marks from handling throughout. Engraving is crisp. Rifle action needs some attention as it will not articulate; shotgun action work appropriately when cycled by hand. Bores are very good, .22 LR barrel with strong rifling. Shotgun bores smooth. A neat example of a rarely seen "rib" drilling. EW Accessories: 2 snap caps Barrel Length: 25" Barrel Wall Thickness: (O) 0.31 (U) .029 Caliber/Bore: 16 x 16 x .22 LR Chamber: 2 - 1/2" Choke: (O) .029 (U) .005 Drop At Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 2 - 5/8" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Internal Bore Diameter: (O) .619 (U) .620 Length of Pull: 13 - 3/4" Manufacturer: VINZ. URBAS-FERLACH Model: Rib Drilling Serial Number: 1453 Weight: 6 lbs 9 oz
A rarer variation of the classic drilling rifle that uses a small .22 LR barrel inlaid on right side of the over-under barrels should one run across a rabbit while lookin...moreg for birds. Bead front sight with pop-up mid rifle sight on machine matted rib, "VINZ URBAS FERLACH" inlaid in silver in a reserve, barrels marked "BOHLER (Lightning bolts) STAHL" and light engraving at breech, various diagnostic proofs on underside, sling eye soldered on bottom barrel. Extractors. Forearm with Deely release and skipline checkered, tip of horn. Exterior of iron engraved with florals and scroll. Over-under blitz action engraved throughout with florals and geometrics with game scene on left depicting a trio of rabbits, right side with pheasant, underside with a bird mid-call. Double rolled edge trigger guard. Pistol grip stock with skipline checkering at wrist, vacant brass shield at toe. Sidepanels with horn teardrops. Spine of stock with inlaid horn decoration. Horn buttplate. Import marked for Simpson Ltd, Galesburg, Illinois, on frame. CONDITION: Fine, retaining the vast majority of finishes with just a few minor marks from handling and operation throughout. Wood is very fine with a few minor marks from handling throughout. Engraving is crisp. Rifle action needs some attention as it will not articulate; shotgun action work appropriately when cycled by hand. Bores are very good, .22 LR barrel with strong rifling. Shotgun bores smooth. A neat example of a rarely seen "rib" drilling. EW Accessories: 2 snap caps Barrel Length: 25" Barrel Wall Thickness: (O) 0.31 (U) .029 Caliber/Bore: 16 x 16 x .22 LR Chamber: 2 - 1/2" Choke: (O) .029 (U) .005 Drop At Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 2 - 5/8" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Internal Bore Diameter: (O) .619 (U) .620 Length of Pull: 13 - 3/4" Manufacturer: VINZ. URBAS-FERLACH Model: Rib Drilling Serial Number: 1453 Weight: 6 lbs 9 oz

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(C) SEMPER & KRIEGHOFF NEPTUN GRADE DRILLING RIFLE.

Lot # 1377 (Sale Order: 374 of 460)      

Bead front sight, rear sight with a small U-notch for rifle fire and a wide U-notch for shotgun on a solid slightly tapered machine matted rib with Krieghoff Montage scope mounts at rear. Barrels marked "SEMPERT & KRIEGHOFF, SUHL" on top of each barrel. Breeches engraved with tight scroll and wriggle work, relieved for side clips. Underside of barrels with German diagnostic proofs for 16 gauge shotgun barrels and 8x57 JR rifle; rifle barrel with "Krupp-Lauf" steel designation, shotgun barrels with "ROCHLING ELEKTRO" with intercepting shield with flag and three dots. Matching serial number on rifle barrel. Splinter tip forearm with ebony inset at tip. Deely style release engraved with geometrics, exterior of iron engraved with florals. Matching serial on interior of iron. Sidelock with safety made to resemble a Holland & Holland hand detachable lock mechanism, cocking indicators. Receiver engraved throughout with florals with vignettes on plates of woodland scenes depicting roe and buck deer. Underside of action with "KRIEGHOFF - DRILLING / NEPTUN - STANDARD" in a reserve. Sidepanels converge to teardrops. Enlarged tang mounted rifle selector. Horn trigger guard with double triggers, front set for rifle fire. Pistol grip stock with horn cap checkered at wrist in skipline pattern. Shadowline cheekpiece with Bavarian drop, serrated horn buttplate. Sling swivels at toe and soldered on to rifle barrel. CONDITION: Fine. Barrels retain the vast majority of their original black with a few minor handling marks, one spot of silver on right shotgun barrel. Action engraving is crisp. Wood is very good with a few areas of craquelure and some pressure marks and dings. There is one light line on left side of the wrist as if someone accidentally drug a scribe across the wood. Action works appropriately when operated by hand, bores are very good, smooth in the shotgun barrels and with strong rifling in the rifle barrel. EW Barrel Length: 23 - 1/2" Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .022 (R) .020 Caliber/Bore: 8mm Mauser/ 16 Bore Chamber: 2 - 1/2" Choke: (L) .038 (R) .025 Drop At Comb: 1 - 3/4" ; 2 - 3/16" at Bavarian Drop Drop at Heel: 2 - 5/8" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .674 (R) .674 Length of Pull: 14" Manufacturer: Semper & Krieghoff Model: Drilling Serial Number: 19044 Weight: 6lbs 14 oz
Bead front sight, rear sight with a small U-notch for rifle fire and a wide U-notch for shotgun on a solid slightly tapered machine matted rib with Krieghoff Montage scop...moree mounts at rear. Barrels marked "SEMPERT & KRIEGHOFF, SUHL" on top of each barrel. Breeches engraved with tight scroll and wriggle work, relieved for side clips. Underside of barrels with German diagnostic proofs for 16 gauge shotgun barrels and 8x57 JR rifle; rifle barrel with "Krupp-Lauf" steel designation, shotgun barrels with "ROCHLING ELEKTRO" with intercepting shield with flag and three dots. Matching serial number on rifle barrel. Splinter tip forearm with ebony inset at tip. Deely style release engraved with geometrics, exterior of iron engraved with florals. Matching serial on interior of iron. Sidelock with safety made to resemble a Holland & Holland hand detachable lock mechanism, cocking indicators. Receiver engraved throughout with florals with vignettes on plates of woodland scenes depicting roe and buck deer. Underside of action with "KRIEGHOFF - DRILLING / NEPTUN - STANDARD" in a reserve. Sidepanels converge to teardrops. Enlarged tang mounted rifle selector. Horn trigger guard with double triggers, front set for rifle fire. Pistol grip stock with horn cap checkered at wrist in skipline pattern. Shadowline cheekpiece with Bavarian drop, serrated horn buttplate. Sling swivels at toe and soldered on to rifle barrel. CONDITION: Fine. Barrels retain the vast majority of their original black with a few minor handling marks, one spot of silver on right shotgun barrel. Action engraving is crisp. Wood is very good with a few areas of craquelure and some pressure marks and dings. There is one light line on left side of the wrist as if someone accidentally drug a scribe across the wood. Action works appropriately when operated by hand, bores are very good, smooth in the shotgun barrels and with strong rifling in the rifle barrel. EW Barrel Length: 23 - 1/2" Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .022 (R) .020 Caliber/Bore: 8mm Mauser/ 16 Bore Chamber: 2 - 1/2" Choke: (L) .038 (R) .025 Drop At Comb: 1 - 3/4" ; 2 - 3/16" at Bavarian Drop Drop at Heel: 2 - 5/8" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .674 (R) .674 Length of Pull: 14" Manufacturer: Semper & Krieghoff Model: Drilling Serial Number: 19044 Weight: 6lbs 14 oz

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(C) COLLATH DRILLING RIFLE WITH SCOPE.

Lot # 1378 (Sale Order: 375 of 460)      

Made in Frankfurt, Germany prior to World War II by Wilhelm Collath and Son. This underlever drilling features traits typical to Collath guns (winged safety, horn underlever and forearm mechanism). Gun has blued Krupp Steel barrels with matted rib, blade front sight and rear flip sight with selector lever on right side of trigger bow. Gun is fitted with claw mounts and a German style scope with fence post reticle marked "K Gerard". Game scene engraved coin finished receiver with horn trigger guard and two triggers with front being a set. Walnut checkered pistol grip stock with cheekpiece and added vented rubber recoil pad. Walnut checkered forearm with bone forearm tip. Comes with European style sling swivels. CONDITION: Overall good with 80% plus blue and action finish. Wood has been cleaned with added butt pad and some minor handling marks and scratches. Good bores and mechanics. DLM Barrel Length: 27 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: 16 Bore/9.3x80R FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Collath Model: Drilling Rifle Serial Number: 20291
Made in Frankfurt, Germany prior to World War II by Wilhelm Collath and Son. This underlever drilling features traits typical to Collath guns (winged safety, horn underle...morever and forearm mechanism). Gun has blued Krupp Steel barrels with matted rib, blade front sight and rear flip sight with selector lever on right side of trigger bow. Gun is fitted with claw mounts and a German style scope with fence post reticle marked "K Gerard". Game scene engraved coin finished receiver with horn trigger guard and two triggers with front being a set. Walnut checkered pistol grip stock with cheekpiece and added vented rubber recoil pad. Walnut checkered forearm with bone forearm tip. Comes with European style sling swivels. CONDITION: Overall good with 80% plus blue and action finish. Wood has been cleaned with added butt pad and some minor handling marks and scratches. Good bores and mechanics. DLM Barrel Length: 27 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: 16 Bore/9.3x80R FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Collath Model: Drilling Rifle Serial Number: 20291

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