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Lot 367: Engraved Marcel Thys & Sons .22 Double Rifle

Exceptional Signed Engraved and Gold Inlaid Marcel Thys & Sons .22 Double Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 5, 2020

Lot 367: Engraved Marcel Thys & Sons .22 Double Rifle

Exceptional Signed Engraved and Gold Inlaid Marcel Thys & Sons .22 Double Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 5, 2020

Estimated Price: $8,000 - $12,000
Price Realized:
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Exceptional Signed Engraved and Gold Inlaid Marcel Thys & Sons .22 Double Rifle

Manufacturer: Belgium
Model: Double Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 22 LR
Barrel: 24 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 3329
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 222
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Beaded blade front and fixed notch rear sights with engraved front sight ramp and raised quarter rib section marked "Marcel Thys and Sons" in gold inlay with standard Belgian proofs on the undersides of the barrels. Vibrantly casehardened receiver and side locks with bushed firing pins, nitre blue pins, bright cocking indicators, dual triggers (front is articulated), and sliding tang safety. The receiver and locks feature full coverage fine scroll engraving and highly detailed fine line, small game scene engraving of rabbits on the right, squirrels on the left, a fox and grouse on the underside, and gopher on the trigger guard. The trigger plate is signed "C Thys" just to the right of the guard. Fancy figured, checkered walnut pistol grip stock with engraved trapdoor grip cap, splinter forearm with Anson latch, raised cheekpiece, and skip-line checkered bare butt. Stock measurements are: drop at comb 1 1/2 inches; drop at heel 2 1/2 inches; length of pull 15 inches.

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall with 99% plus original blue and vibrant casehardened finishes, scattered light handling marks, sharp engraving, crisp checkering, attractive wood grain, and just a few small dings on the stock. Mechanically excellent.



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