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Lot 3595: Cogswell & Harrison - double rifle

Cogswell & Harrison 375 Nitro Express Double Barrel Rifle with Scope, Case, and Accessories

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 4, 2016

Lot 3595: Cogswell & Harrison - double rifle

Cogswell & Harrison 375 Nitro Express Double Barrel Rifle with Scope, Case, and Accessories

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 4, 2016

Estimated Price: $8,500 - $14,000
Price Realized:
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Cogswell & Harrison 375 Nitro Express Double Barrel Rifle with Scope, Case, and Accessories

Manufacturer: Cogswell & Harrison
Model: Bolt Action
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 375 x 2 1/2
Barrel: 25 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2913
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 211
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured circa 1922. Features a ramped blade front sight and three leaf (two folding, one fixed) rear sight. The underside is equipped with a sling eye, and there is a Leupold 2x7 scope on Talley rings mounted on the breech end. The barrels are equipped with an extractor. The rib is marked "SERVICE CHARGE 40 GNS CORDITE/270 GNS BULLET" ahead of the rear sight. The rifle is chambered for the 375 Nitro Express cartridge. The top of the left barrel next to the rear sight is marked "COGSWELL & HARRISON LTD," and "141 NEW BOND ST & 226 STRAND, LONDON" is on the top right. Each side of the receiver is marked "COGSWELL & HARRISON LTD". Double triggers, tang mounted automatic safety, blue finish with lightly engraved casehardened action, and mounted with a replacement nicely figured multi-point checkered walnut forearm with ebony forend insert and pistol grip stock with a casehardened grip cap, sling swivel base, solid recoil pad and gold initial oval. The rifle comes in a leather and walnut takedown case with brass corner protectors, and leather straps and handle. The interior is red felt with Cogswell & Harrison label affixed to the inside of the lid. In the case are two wooden handle screwdrivers, a two piece cleaning rod, two nickel snap caps, a nickel oiler, a small nickel container, a wooden container, 4 Kynoch 375 x 2 1/2 inch Flanged Nitro Express cartridges and 3 casings. The rifle also comes with a typed letter from Cogswell & Harrison dated August 5, 2002, which states that this rifle was "completed" in 1922.

Rating Definition:

Very fine as professionally refinished overall with 99% blue and casehardened finish remaining and showing only light handling/storage marks. There are a few minor dings on the stock, and the checkering is crisp. The markings are crisp and clear. The action is excellent. The scope is excellent with clear optics. The modern case is excellent with a few of light scuffs on the exterior. All of the accessories are excellent.



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