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

May 17th, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Lot 519:B. Searcy & Co. Boxlock Underlever Double Rifle in .470 N.E.

May 17th, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Factory Engraved B. Searcy & Co. Boxlock Underlever Double Rifle in .470 Nitro Express

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.

ConditionExcellent 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.
Details
ManufacturerSearcy B. & Company
ModelDouble Rifle
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassModern Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge470 NE
Barrel24 inch solid rib
Finishblue/coin
Stockwalnut

Item LocationBedford, TX
Views2486
Catalog page439
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