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Lot #447
Lot #449

Lot 448: Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Jules Bury Boxlock Double Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: August 25, 2023

Lot 448: Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Jules Bury Boxlock Double Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: August 25, 2023

Estimated Price: $4,000 - $6,000
Price Realized:
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Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Jules Bury Boxlock Double Rifle

Manufacturer: Jules Bury
Model: Double Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 9x57 mm
Barrel: 24 1/2 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/gold
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1304
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 360
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Blued steel barrels with a low beaded blade front sight, flip-up rear sight, and holes drilled at tapped with filler screws for scope mounting on the matted solid rib, "J. BURY" and "ARQ. SIER A LIEGE" marked on the right and left respectively, wedges of scroll engraving at either breech, and chambers featuring automatic ejectors. The blued boxlock action displays border engraving, attractive flourishes surrounding the bolts and pins, and three relief gold inlaid animals, with a bore on the left, a running buck on the underside, and a bear on the right. The gun features double triggers (front is articulated), bushed firing pins, and a tang mounted manual safety with gold "S" marking. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and straight grip stock with carved drop points, rear sling swivel, and a serrated bare butt. Length of pull 14 inches. Weight 6 lbs. 13 oz.

Rating Definition:

Very fine overall, retaining 95% original blue finish and 99% original gold, some minor handling evidence, some dings around both fences, and crisp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent.



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