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Lot #579

Lot 578: Engraved William Douglass & Sons .470 Nitro Express Double Rifle

Fine Engraved William Douglass & Sons .470 Nitro Express Box Lock Ejector Double Rifle with Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: November 30, 2018

Lot 578: Engraved William Douglass & Sons .470 Nitro Express Double Rifle

Fine Engraved William Douglass & Sons .470 Nitro Express Box Lock Ejector Double Rifle with Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: November 30, 2018

Estimated Price: $7,500 - $10,000
Price Realized:
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Fine Engraved William Douglass & Sons .470 Nitro Express Box Lock Ejector Double Rifle with Case

Manufacturer: English
Model: Double Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 470 Nitro Express
Barrel: 23 1/2 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2694
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 245
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Blued barrels with beaded blade with flip up moon sight front and three leaf (one standing, two folding) rear express sights, raised quarter rib marked "William Douglass & Sons England", standard London proofs on the flats dated 1996, and automatic ejectors. The action signed on the underside and features flourishes of fine English style scroll engraving with standard maker's marks and proofs, double triggers, and manual sliding tang safety with gold inlaid "SAFE." Checkered beavertail forearm with engraved fittings and nicely figured pistol grip stock with solid rubber recoil pad. Stock measurements and weight are: drop at comb 1 3/8 inches; drop at heel 2 1/4 inches; length of pull 14 3/4 inches; 9 lbs.15 oz. With William Douglass & Sons brass cornered leather takedown case with cleaning tools.

Rating Definition:

Excellent. 99% original blue finish remains with some light handling marks. The receiver has 99% vibrant original case colors and sharp engraving. The wood is also excellent with crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Case is excellent with some light storage marks.



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