Jeffery
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For those of you with deep pockets
http://www.holtandcompany.co.uk/index.htm
Holts Auction Chelsea London 26 March 2006
Lots 473-478.
THE ASPREY 'WORLD SERIES' COLLECTION A MAGNIFICENT GARNITURE OF SIX SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLES BY ASPREY (LONDON) REPRESENTING THE SIX CONTINENTS, EACH ONE IN AN APPROPRIATE CALIBRE: AFRICA, ASIA, NORTH AMERICA, SOUTH AMERICA, AUSTRALIA AND EUROPE
(VAT at 17.5% is applicable on the hammer price and buyers premium)
Lot 473 estimate 40,000 to 70,000 UK pounds
Remainder 40,000 to 60,000 UK pounds EACH
Many other doubles also for sale.
Regards,
Norman
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JohnTheGreek
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How unfortunate that they didn't do one for Antarctica as well. I can just see a 32 Winchester Special (I think this is what Shackleton used during his ordeal) double rifle engraved with PENGUINS!
Best,
John
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Marrakai
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Loc: Darwin, Top End of Australia
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I have a Mod.99 .22 Savage Hipower which was used to shoot seals to feed the sled-dogs on arctic expeditions 1919 to 1923. It was a litle more affordable than Holt's offerings!
...and NO! No penguins!
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RLI
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Check out the .303 double for Australia engraved with water buff' and red 'roo, its not often if at all you see a rifle with these animals engraved. I think the calibre is to light for buff but that would not put me off in owning this rifle! only the price.....! I will stick with my Lithgow .303.
Steve
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JTOMLINSON
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Come on guys how could you consider buying only one, you wouldn't want to see the set split up 
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MichiganShooter
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Loc: Tri-Counties, Michigan, USA
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John,
Could you give any additional information on a .32 Special being used during that expedition? Was it a Model 94?
I have one that passed the century mark a while ago and am interested in this caliber.
Thanks,
Ben
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JohnTheGreek
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To Frank Wild's left you will see a Winchester lever and I am nearly certain, if I recall the diaries correctly, that it was a Model 94 and in .32 Special. I am digging online to find an equipment list as I type this since my Shackleton books are all in the US. Meanwhile, enjoy the picture.
Best,
John
Correction: I just found two reputable references online that refer to the rifle as a 30-30. Not surprising I suppose....better sectional density to penetrate on Leopard Seals. 
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NitroX
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I've added a thread on the DR archive forum for these fine DRs.
It is at:
Asprey World Double Rifle Series .
But here is it re-produced for your pleasure on this thread:
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‘THE WORLD SERIES’
A MAGNIFICENT GARNITURE OF SIX SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLES BY ASPREY (LONDON) REPRESENTING THE SIX CONTINENTS.
EACH ONE IN AN APPROPRIATE CALIBRE.
Africa
ASPREY .470 NITRO EXPRESS SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 1276
Estimate: £50,000 - £70,000
Asia
ASPREY .450 (3 1/4IN) NITRO EXPRESS SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 1275
Estimate: £40,000 - £60,000
North America
ASPREY .375 MAGNUM (RIMLESS) SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 1274
Estimate: £40,000 - £60,000
South America
ASPREY .30-06 CALIBRE SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 1273
Estimate: £40,000 - £60,000
Australia
ASPREY .303 CALIBRE SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 1271
Estimate: £40,000 - £60,000
Europe
ASPREY 7x64 CALIBRE SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 1272
Estimate £40,000 - £60,000
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John aka NitroX
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Jeffery
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Loc: Woodbridge Suffolk England
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Hi All,
The rifles sold as one lot for UKPounds 446,500 including VAT and the buyers premium was UKPounds 78,000 making a total of UKPounds 524,500!!!!!!!
Regards,
Norman
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