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Lot 519: B. Searcy & Co. Boxlock Underlever Double Rifle in .470 N.E.

Factory Engraved B. Searcy & Co. Boxlock Underlever Double Rifle in .470 Nitro Express

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 17, 2024

Lot 519: B. Searcy & Co. Boxlock Underlever Double Rifle in .470 N.E.

Factory Engraved B. Searcy & Co. Boxlock Underlever Double Rifle in .470 Nitro Express

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 17, 2024

Estimated Price: $9,000 - $14,000
Price Realized:
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Factory Engraved B. Searcy & Co. Boxlock Underlever Double Rifle in .470 Nitro Express

Manufacturer: Searcy B. & Company
Model: Double Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 470 NE
Barrel: 24 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/coin
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2366
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 439
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Butch Searcy & Co. are likely the finest builders of double rifles in the United States, and this example of his work is a testament to his abilities which earned him his reputation for excellence. Built with blued steel barrels featuring a ramped beaded blade front sight, single standing leaf rear sight on the rear quarter rib which shows a fine flourish of scrollwork. single band of engraving at the breech, "B. SEARCY & CO. BORON CA. U.S.A." marked on the right and "470 NITRO-EXPRESS" on the left, and chambers with automatic ejectors. The barrels are fitted to a coin finished bolstered boxlock underlever action which shows attractive scroll engraving on all sides and extending to the tangs and blued underlever along with "B. SEARCY & CO." signatures on either side. The rifle features bushed firing pins, double triggers, and a tang mounted safety with gold "S". The rifle is mounted with a highly attractive, well-figured and multi-point checkered forend with engraved blue fittings and pistol grip stock with blued grip cap, shadowline cheekpiece, rear sling stud, and a Decelerator recoil pad. Length of pull 14 7/8 inches. Weight 11 lbs. 3 oz.

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes with minor handling evidence, plum hue on the forend shoe, a few minor marks in the wood, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent.



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