| Caprivi |
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| 28/03/13 05:03 AM |
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Bonhams's Knightsbridge April 3rd
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While the condition is only temporary, being broke when one of these shows up is still painful.
This is a 375 I would enjoy.
http://www.bonhams.com/auctions/20804/lot/60/?page_anchor=r1%3D175%26m1%3D1
| lancaster |
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| 28/03/13 06:29 AM |
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Re: Bonhams's Knightsbridge April 3rd
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have see this also
I believe the right caliber is the .375 NE 2,5" Flanged
my own rifle is proofed for the same load
A .400/.375 'Md. 1892' sporting rifle by Steyr, no. 24180 Retailed by Holland & Holland
Blued receiver dated '1893' on the left side (flag-safety missing, bolt possibly replaced), figured stock with pistolgrip, horn pistolgrip-cap and recoil-pad, horn-capped forestock, sling-eyes, the barrel, engraved Holland & Holland, 98 New Bond St., London, with Express sights, sighted from 100 to 1000 yards, and ramp-mounted blade-foresight
Weight 7lb. 4oz., 14 5/8in. pull (13 7/8in. stock), 26in. barrel, recent London nitro reproof
Estimate:
£500 - 700
€580 - 810
US$ 750 - 1,100
Footnotes
The makers have kindly confirmed that the rifle was completed in 1905. It was proofed for 40 grains of Cordite and a 320 grain bullet
| Caprivi |
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| 28/03/13 11:02 AM |
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Re: Bonhams's Knightsbridge April 3rd
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Quote:
"I believe the right caliber is the .375 NE 2,5" Flanged
my own rifle is proofed for the same load"
Either would work for me
:):)
| Caprivi |
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| 18/04/13 11:22 PM |
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Re: Bonhams's Knightsbridge April 3rd
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Have been emailing back and forth with the affable Mr Patrick Hawes of Bonham's.
Inquiries on my end started as the Lot was "Withdrawn" right before the auction. Turns out that on further inspection it was deemed that the bolt was a replacement and that the bolt proper did not carry a Proof marking.
Proof could not be carried out on a timely manner for the auction. It is recorded by Holland's as a 400/375, of which we of the knowing/assuming thing that is not possible in a pattern 92 action. The en-bloc clips will not secure a 400/375 where as they work just as designed with a 375 2 1/2" NE.
Yesterday it was chamber checked and is indeed a 375 2 1/2" NE and pasted proof. It will be back in the catalog for the July sale.
As I will be a few months into gainful employement by the Gavel time, I am thinking I may make a run at it. A Man could own worse rifles to be assured.