COGSWELL & HARRISON 475 3 1/4" N. E.- SOLID WORKING RIFLE- EXC. BORES- PROVEN ACCURACY- COMPLETE ENGLISH REFINISH
Guns International #: 100518776 Seller's Inventory #: y659
Category: Double Rifles - English - Rifles - African Dangerous Game Safari Double
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Seller: Champlin
Company: Champlin Firearms Inc.
Member Since: 11/19/07
First Name: George
Last Name: Caswell
State: Oklahoma
Zip: 73702
Country: United States
Phone: (580) 237-7388
Platinum Seller
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
#47805, Cogswell & Harrison Ltd., 168 Piccadilly, London: A C & H 475 3 1/4" Nitro Express Made for G. D. Lyell Esquire and delivered on July 14th, 1920, 25" Extractor shoe lump barrels, 1/4 rib & 1 standing & 2 folding rear sights, Bushed strikers, Double triggers, Proved at 75 Cordite with a 480 grain bullet, No cheekpiece, Sling eyes, 14 5/8" LOP over a 7/8" Silvers pad, The proper and correct 475 weight of 10 lbs. 15 oz., No engraving, Very nice wood with nice color & contrast that remains very solid and stout, It has a total and complete refinish that is very well done and includes a recolor hardened frame, The gun remains in 95% condition since the refinish, The bores are excellent, This is a very solid double rifle that has a bunch of its mechanical life left. This rifle performs well with 89 grains of Reloader 15, 4 grains of dacron filler, Federal 215 primers and using .483" Woodleigh softs or solids and it is accurate. The 475 3 1/4" N. E. will do everything a 470 or 465 Nitro does as it is a 75 cordite equivalent cartridge with a 480 grain bullet. This is basic English that functions well and will carry the full load in Africa for both Buffalo and Elephant./////////////////////////// When Mr. G. D. Lyell left the premise at 168 Piccadilly in London in 1920 he was short 52 pounds sterling & 10 shillings for Cogswell & Harrison #47805. I believe I am close; that was about $207 U.S. He then laid out 3 pounds & 8 shillings for a fitted recoil pad, about $12 U.S.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes