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LOT 451
Massive William Christian Firearms 2 Bore Falling Block Dangerous Game Rifle - Serial no. 2, 2 Bore cal., 25 7/8 inch solid rib bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. This massive single barrel stopping rifle would be a match for any animal on the planet with its ludicrously large 2 bore chambering. The 2 bore was a huge cartridge developed in the days of black powder for quickly dispatching, say, an angry elephant or cape buffalo. The loading for these cartridges varies, but sources indicate that it may have been as
large as a 3,500 grain projectile over 700 grains of powder propelling it
to nearly 1,500 feet per second, giving it a total of, a truly staggering, 17,500 foot pounds of energy!
The falling bock action is blued and marked “W.M. Christian/Firearms LTD/Trinidad, CO/2 Bore/No.2”.
William Christian Firearms was in business from circa 1990 to 2000. It features a tang mounted safety switch. Has
a ramped white beaded blade front sight, front sling stud, and a matted rear quarter rib with an unnotched fixed sight.
Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered forend and pistol grip stock with blued steel buttplate, shadowline cheekpiece,
rear sling stud, and rubber recoil pad. The rifle weighs in at a whopping 25 lbs. The included BATF letter exempts this rifle from the
provisions of the NFA due to this firearm being designed for sporting purposes despite its large caliber. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 97% original blue finish. The markings are cut through the finish with a scratch on the left of the action, minor handling evidence, a few blemishes in the wood, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 12,000 - 18,000
LOT 452
Exceptional Frank Wells Custom Bolt Action Rifle in .585 Wells with Scope - Serial no. 42619, 585 Wells cal., 24 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. This Frank Wells custom bolt action rifle features an extra heavy sporter barrel with a ramped beaded blade front sight. Single standing leaf express sight on a quarter rib. The barrel is
inscribed “Frank Wells” on top in fancy script, and the caliber is noted on the left
side. With a Leupold M8-2x Extended ER scope. Heavy Mauser style action with a
jeweled bolt and follower. With an extra fancy, nicely figured checkered English
walnut stock with a blue steel grip cap, shadow line cheekpiece, and a solid
rubber recoil pad.
CONDITION: Excellent overall with 99% original blue finish remaining with some
light handling marks mostly on the bolt handle. The stock is also excellent with sharp checkering and some small scattered pressure marks. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
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