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Lot #3546
Lot #3548

Lot 3547: Factory Engraved Wilkinsons Boxlock Double Rifle in .500 N.E.

Factory Engraved Wilkinsons Boxlock Double Rifle in .500 Nitro Express

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 19, 2024

Lot 3547: Factory Engraved Wilkinsons Boxlock Double Rifle in .500 N.E.

Factory Engraved Wilkinsons Boxlock Double Rifle in .500 Nitro Express

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 19, 2024

Estimated Price: $8,000 - $12,000
Price Realized:
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Factory Engraved Wilkinsons Boxlock Double Rifle in .500 Nitro Express

Manufacturer: Wilkinson & Son James
Model: Double Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 500 Nitro Ex
Barrel: 24 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2754
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 294
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Built on blued steel chopperlump barrels featuring a ramped beaded blade front sight, a three leaf (one standing, two folding) rear sight on the matted quarter rib, front sling eye on the under rib, "WILKINSONS. PALL MALL. LONDON. S.W." marked on the left tube and "FOR CORDITE 500 3' CASE" on the right, scroll engraving at the breech, and chambers with a single extractor. The flats are marked with London nitro proofs and list the load at 80 grains Cordite and a max 570 grain bullet. The barrels are fitted to a beautifully casehardened bolstered boxlock action which displays floral scroll engraving surrounding "WILKINSONS/PALL MALL/LONDON." signatures on either side before extending to the toplever, triggerguard, and both tangs. The rifle features bushed firing pins, double triggers, and a tang mounted manual safety with gold inlaid "SAFE". The rifle is mounted with a beautifully figured and multi-point checkered splinter forend with engraved fittings and a pistol grip stock with teardrop carved drop points, a horn grip cap, shadowline cheekpiece, rear sling eye, blank silver initial oval, and an orange rubber recoil pad. Length of pull 14 5/8 inches. Weight 10 lbs. 6 oz.

Rating Definition:

Very fine overall, retaining 98% of the reapplied blue and casehardened finishes with light handling evidence, scattered minor spotting, some softening of the barrel markings, plum patina on the barrels, some chipping at the wood edges, and sharp recut checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent.



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