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LOT 1516
Hartmann & Weiss
Upgraded Winchester
Model 70 Bolt Action
Rifle in .375 H&H
Magnum with Case and
Two Scopes - Serial no.
444329, 375 H&H magnum
cal., 24 inch round bbl.,
blue finish, walnut stock.
Manufactured on a 1959
production Winchester
Model 70 action that has been upgraded to its current configuration by Hartmann & Weiss. Built with a new
blued steel barrel featuring a ramped beaded blade front sight, three-leaf (one standing, two folding) rear sight
on the matted rear quarter rib, “HARTMANN & WEISS . HAMBURG - LONDON” marked in gold on the topside, front
sling stud, and caliber and serial number on the left and right of the chamber respectively. The blued action is unadorned aside from the original “WINCHESTER” marking and a German proof on the left and serial number on the right. The action is topped by a Swarovski Habicht Nova 4x32mm scope with claw mounts. The bottom metal is similarly unadorned aside from engraved action pins. The rifle is mounted in a new beautifully figured and multi-point checkered pistol grip stock with an ebony forend tip, engraved recoil lug, blued steel grip cap, shadowline cheekpiece, rear sling stud, and a rubber recoil pad. Included with the rifle is an extra Schmidt & Bender Zenith 1.5-6x42mm scope with German claw mounts fitted to the rifle and an full length Hartmann & Weiss leather case with sling, gilt stamped trade label, and canvas outer cover.
CONDITION: Very fine as upgraded, retaining 99% reapplied blue finish to the action and 99% original blue finish on the barrel with minor handling evidence and sharp checkering on the stock. Both scopes have sharp optics. The case is excellent. Mechanically excellent. A great chance to own a re-imagined American classic enhanced with exceptional German craftsmanship!
Provenance: The Harro Kniffka Collection, esteemed European collector of fine sporting guns and rifles and Founder of Hanseatic Lloyd Schiffahrt.
Estimate: 9,500 - 14,000
LOT 1517
Holland & Holland Mauser Type Takedown Bolt Action Rifle in .400/375 Belted Nitro Express - Serial no. 28043, 375 Express cal., 24 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. The
included factory letter lists this rifle as a .375 caliber magnum bolt rifle with a 24 inch steel barrel, takedown select grade walnut with cheekpiece, pistol hand, sling eyes, a cap box, cast-off,
and a weight of 8 lbs. 1/2 oz. when it was completed in 1912 along with listing the stock dimensions. This rifle is chambered for the .400/375 Belted Nitro Express, a lesser known cartridge
that was built to allow for heavier firepower in a standard length action, unfortunately it released against the venerable 9.3x62 Mauser cartridge and did not have a long production life, making it quite a rare chambering.
Built with a blued steel barrel featuring a beaded blade island front sight, under mounted sling stud, three leaf (one standing, two folding) island rear sight, “HOLLAND’S/PATENT/CARTRIDGE” marked on the chamber bolster, and standard period London nitro proofs. The barrel is fitted to a Mauser style action with a matted front receiver ring showing a set screw on the right side which, when loosened, allows for the barrel to be easily removed for transport or storage. The bolt, extractor box, bottom metal, and floorplate are also all blued with the serial number on the bolt handle and triggerguard bow. The rifle is mounted with a nicely figured two piece pistol grip stock with horn forend tip, casehardened grip cap, raised cheekpiece, blank silver initial oval, rear sling
stud, and a polymer buttplate. Included with the rifle is a set of RCBS dies and assorted other
documentation including copies of the factory ledger.
CONDITION: Very fine, 95% professionally period reapplied blue finish with some lose in some of the
edges, light handling evidence, and small patches of subsurface pitting. The wood is also very fine
with scattered scratches and dings and sharp recut checkering. Mechanically excellent.
430 Estimate: 5,500 - 8,500