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Lot 597: Left Handed Famars Africa Express Rifle with Case and Ammunition

Factory Engraved Left Handed Famars.470 Nitro Express "Africa Express" Boxlock Double Rifle with Case and Ammunition

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 8, 2023

Lot 597: Left Handed Famars Africa Express Rifle with Case and Ammunition

Factory Engraved Left Handed Famars.470 Nitro Express "Africa Express" Boxlock Double Rifle with Case and Ammunition

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 8, 2023

Estimated Price: $14,000 - $22,500
Price Realized:
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Factory Engraved Left Handed Famars.470 Nitro Express "Africa Express" Boxlock Double Rifle with Case and Ammunition

Manufacturer: Famars A & S
Model: Africa Express
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 470 NE
Barrel: 24 1/8 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1168
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 432
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Built with blued Bohler Super Blitz steel barrels with a ramped beaded blade front sight, two leaf (one standing, one folding) rear sight with gold inlaid sighting lines on the rear quarter rib, light engraving at the breech, 1990 dated Italian proofs and chambers with automatic ejectors. The casehardened boxlock action displays border engraving with stylized "CHAMPLIN-FAMARS" marked on either side and "AFRICA EXPRESS/CAL. 470 NE." marked on the underside. The rifle features bushed firing pins, dual triggers (front is articulated), and a tang mounted automatic safety. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings including the rotary latch, and pistol grip stock with left hand cheekpiece, casehardened trapdoor grip cap, inscription oval marked "N/G/N", rear sling swivel, and a red rubber recoil pad. Included with the rifle is a factory oak and leather takedown case and 99 rounds of 470 Nitro Express ammunition labelled as from Norma and Federal. Length of pull 14 7/8 inches. Weight 11 lbs. 1 oz.

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall, retaining 97% original blue and casehardened finishes with some minor spots of thinning on the barrels, minor handling evidence, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. The case is very fine. Mechanically excellent.



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