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The masterfully executed engraving consists of near full coverage floral scrollwork with “WESTLEY RICHARDS” in banners on either side, “BICENTENARY/2012” in gold on the toplever, and “WESTLEY RICHARDS/1812-2012” surrounding a magnificent cape buffalo scene on the floorplate of the action. The rifle features bushed firing pins, chambers with automatic ejectors, double triggers, right hand rolled triggerguard, and a manual tang safety with gold inlaid “SAFE” marking. Exceptionally well-figured forend with a horn tip and engraved fittings including the Deeley
latch release and pistol grip stock with teardrop carved
drop points, casehardened and engraved trapdoor grip cap, shadowline cheekpiece, rear sling stud, gold inscription oval
with the initials “S.R.M.” with blue fill, and a leather wrapped
recoil pad. Included with this fine double rifle is a wood and
brown leather takedown case with factory label, a spare set of beautifully jewelled locks, spare small parts, nickel snap caps,
nickel oiler, and a full compliment of cleaning tools. The length
of pull is 15 9/16 inches and the rifle weighs 10 lbs. 11 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue, casehardened, and gold finishes with minor handling evidence
and a cluster of tiny scratches at the left muzzle. The wood shows only a few tiny marks, a tiny chip on the left side of the stock head
at the scalloped junction, and sharp checkering. The case is very
fine and the accessories are excellent. Mechanically excellent. A great opportunity to own an exceptional double rifle from one of the finest makers in the world!
Estimate: 75,000 - 125,000
LOT 1515
Grouping of
Desirable Federal
.470 Nitro
Express Safari
Rifle Cartridges -
Originally
developed in 1907
by Joseph Lang,
almost exclusively
for use in double
rifles made for
dangerous game hunting. The cartridge was developed due to several colonies of the British Empire banning the .450 Nitro Express cartridge because the bullets could be removed and used to make cartridges for stolen Martini-Henry rifles chambered in .577/.450. This grouping includes nine factory sealed, Federal Premium boxes of Premium Safari Cape-Shok cartridges with 500 grain hollow point bullets. Each of the boxes contains a full compliment of 20 cartridges for a total of 180 rounds. CONDITION: Excellent overall, all of the boxes remain factory sealed and have some light handling/ storage wear on some of the labels. The cartridges themselves are also excellent. A must-have grouping to feed your double rifle on your next dangerous game hunt!
Estimate: 800 - 1,200
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