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Christophe 450 BPE double rifle
Guns International #: 101510982 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Double Rifles - Rifles - African Dangerous Game Safari Double
Seller's Information
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Seller: Northwest Fine Guns
Company: Northwest Fine Guns
Member Since: 9/2/08
First Name: Ben
Last Name: Reali
State: Washington
Zip: 98272
Country: United States
Phone: (425) 922-9241
Premium Seller
Number of Active Listings: 43
Total Number of Listings: 1652
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 day non firing inspection period
Payment Types Accepted: VISA/MC/
Description:
*LIGHTWEIGHT L. CHRISTOPHE BOXLOCK DOUBLE RIFLE. SN 173. Cal. .450 BPE. This exceptionally light (under 7 pounds) double express rifle, with 25″ steel dovetailed bbls, has full length raised, matted rib fitted with one standing, one folding leaf rear, and silver bead front sights. Bbl flats are stamped with Belgian black powder proofs for .450 express. Case hardened sling loop is screwed to bottom rib. Case hardened scallop-backed boxlock action features non-automatic safety (S inlaid in gold), crossbolt third fastener, side clips, and double triggers (front set). Action is engraved with nicely cut small scroll. “L. Christophe Bruxelles” is on floorplate. Nicely marbled European walnut long “Prince of Wales” grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over Silver type pad, and features sling loop and vacant silver oval on toe line, and 28 LPI standard checkering with narrow mullered borders. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Drop at heel: Approx 2-3/4″, drop at comb: Approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 6 lbs. 13 oz. LOP: 14-7/8″. PROVENANCE: Henry H. Blagden Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of what appears to be orig blue. Action retains 60% orig case hardening color, the balance bright silver over some minor cleaned freckling. Floorplate, trigger guard, and top lever re-blued, and retain most of that finish. Stocks retain most of a very fine oil finish with numerous minor marks, checkering competently re-cut. There are two minor repaired chips in buttstock near bottom of action. Bores are excellent, with sharp rifling throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. An exceptional fast handling rifle.
Built in the late 20's or early 30's, final proofing was by Macon Isidor. Isidor was the senior proof inspector in charge from 1929-1953 when he retired.
Strength and Honor!
SOLD