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Greg Martin Auctions: Lot#1464

Circa 1989. Serial no. 5040, 600 Nitro Express. 26-inch chopper lump barrels. Express sights on a file cut 10-inch spear-pointed quarter rib, 50 yard fixed and 100, 150 and 200 yard leaves with gold lines. Rib marked "Dan'l Fraser" in gold. Spear foresight on a 2 3/4-inches spear-pointed block. Case-hardened, reinforced action with backaction sidelocks. Action, locks, triggerguard, upper tang and grip cap all 100% engraved with floral decoration with gold enhancements. Locks with "Dan'l Fraser" in gold. Gold inlays of an African elephant on the left lock and side of action. Gold inlays of rhinos on the right and lions on underside of action. Cape buffalo head on the triggerguard. A tiger pair is on the grip cap and a python on the extended tang - all gold inlay. Muzzles with "600 Nitro" in gold. 4 1/2-inch panels of African plains scenes engraved in semi-relief at the breech. Non-automatic safety with "SAFE" in gold. Ejectors. Double triggers. Front hinged. Dovetail with third fastener. Pistolgrip stock of highly-figured dark walnut. Cheekpiece. Drop points. Oval casehardened grip cap. Silver-type recoil pad. Checkered splinter fore-end with Anson release. Cased in a brown oak and leather trunk case with brass corners and hardware. Trunk case with maroon baize interior. Maker's label. Implements include 3 turnscrews and nickel-plated striker container.

Edited by DRarchive (29/07/08 09:38 PM)

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