COGSWELL & HARRISON, London, CERTUS, 450/400 Nitro Express
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Category: Cogswell & Harrison Rifles - Rifles - African Dangerous Game Safari Magazine

Seller's Information
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Seller: Mark Felder - CLASSIC SHOOTING
Company: CLASSIC SHOOTING Switzerland
Member Since: 4/22/21
State: State not Found
Zip: CH-8592
Country: Switzerland
International Phone: 011-41-71-463-63-12
Number of Active Listings: 14
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Delivery flat rate to an FFL dealer of your choice on request.
Payment Types Accepted: Bank/Wire Transfer



Description:
Very rare Cogswell & Harrison CERTUS Dangerous Game Rifle

Maker:
COGSWELL & HARRISON Ltd, London

Serial No.:
30078 (ca. 1903)

Lock:
CERTUS, Bolt Action

Caliber:
450/400 Nitro Express

Barrel:
Lenght 60 cm, bore condition good, fluid steel, three folding leaves 100, 200, 300 Yards,  Engraved: "COGSWELL & HARRISON Ltd., NEW BOND STREET 226. STRAND, LONDON & 26 AVENUE de L'OPERA, PARIS", Metal Condition good to very good with some patina.

Stock:
LOP 36 cm, English Walnut, Oil Finish

Remarks:
Overall Length 112 cm, Magazine Capacity 2 + 1. The gun is tight overall with a nice trigger pull, crisp safety and smooth bolt operation. The Checkering shows some wear and the Stock has the usual signs of use of a vintage Rifle used in India and Africa.

History:
The CERTUS-System made it possible, that a double rifle rimmed cartridge would reliably feed and extract from a magazine rifle.
Very few of these rifles were made and this particular piece is probably the best example you can find on the internet at this time.

Price: $5,200.00

Curio/Relic: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .450/400 Nitro Express