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of the world’s foremost master engravers who can be
counted amongst the very best in the world to put graver
to steel.
The rifle features bushed firing pins, gold centerlined
cocking indicators, mixed bright and nitre blued action
pins, right hand rolled triggerguard, double triggers (front
is articulated), and a tang mounted automatic safety with
gold inlaid “SAFE” indicator.
The rifle is fitted with a beautiful exhibition quality
forend with double line bordered multi-point checkering
and matching brushed bright and engraved forend
iron including the Anson button style release. The
pistol grip stock is of the same exceptional quality and
shows teardrop carved drop points, brushed bright and
engraved trapdoor grip cap (with spare foresight), a
shadowline cheekpiece, blank gold inscription oval, rear
sling swivel, and a leather covered recoil pad.
Included is a gorgeous oak and ostrich leather Holland
& Holland takedown case by Master Casemaker Vincent
Rickards. The case is French fitted and lined in green
goat skin with gilded lettering and borders, and ebony
marquetry in the corners. The case also contains a full
compliment of horn and nickel silver accoutrements by
the late Mike Marsh. Protected by a padded vinyl slip
cover. The brass case disk on top of the removable case
lid is engraved with the monogram “RLM”. It is a case truly
worthy of the rifle that it safeguards.
Length of pull 15 1/2 inches. Weight 13 lbs. 8 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original
blue and brushed bright finishes, a tiny patch of thinning
near the left breech, slight plum hue on the barrels, a
few tiny marks on the wood, and sharp fine checkering
on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent. The
case and accessories are also excellent. This is a fabulous
opportunity to own an absolutely stunning work of
firearms art made by one of the finest firms on earth and
engraved by one of the best to ever practice the art. Do
not let this chance pass you by!
Provenance: The Robert M. Lee Collection.
Estimate: 225,000 - 350,000