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THYS 577 3" N. E. with 85% COVERAGE of SUPERB DANGEROUS GAME ENGRAVING by the MASTER PHILIPPE GRIFINEE- A TRIBUTE to 'SHAWU'- 1 of the MAGNIFICENT 7
Guns International #: 102442667 Seller's Inventory #: y896
Category: Double Rifles - Double Rifles - European
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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
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
#0154, Marcel Thys & Sons, Belgium: A 577 3" Nitro Express Boxlock Double Rifle Engraved by the Belgium Master Engraver Mr. Philippe Grifnee, It was finished in 1991 from an order in August of 1989; It is a tribute to 'Shawu", the Elephant Bull that was one of the "Magnificent Seven" that lived in Kruger National Park, It has 24" Ejector Chopper Lump barrels, Bushed strikers, 1/4 rib with 1 standing & 2 folding rear sights, Double triggers with the front articulated, Extended top tang over the comb, A nice piece of European walnut, Shadowline cheekpiece, A beavertail forend with a secure swing lever release, Sling eyes, 15" LOP over a 1" pad, 11 lbs. 4 oz., 85% coverage of very accurate dangerous African game engraving by Philippe Grifinee with Shawu on the bottom, Signed by Grifinee, Complete Gold line border engraving on all action and forend parts, The original owners name in Gold on the bottom with a tribute to Shawu, The frame retains 94% original finish, The barrels retain 95% of the original blue, The original stock finish is 94% with handling marks, The checkering is at 99%, The bore condition is excellent. This piece has proven its mettle in Africa and is ready to go back.
Philippe Grifnee engraved a beautiful depiction of the famous Elephant named 'Shawu' on this Thys 577. Shawu was one of the "Magnificent Seven" that lived in Kruger National Park in the 1960's thru the 1980's. These were seven outstanding Elephant bulls all with tusks in excess of 100 pounds apiece. His tusks were 112 and 116 pounds. His left tusk was 10 feet 5 inches, and the right side was 10 feet. At the time Shawu had the longest tusks ever recorded in Southern Africa. His left tusk is the longest on record from Kruger and one of six longest ever to come out of Africa. Shawu died in October 1982.
Philippe Grifnee graduated from the school of engraving in Liege, Belgium in 1970 after studying under renowned engraver Rene Delcour. From 1970 to 1988, he worked for Auguste Francotte refining his skills in the art of fine gun engraving. Besides working to perfect his skills he began sharing his knowledge by teaching at the school of engraving in Liege. In 1988, Philippe's exquisite work caught the eye of gun makers Holland & Holland of London, England and he began engraving fine firearms for them, with an exclusivity contract between 1992 and 1997. Then, in 1997 another reputable company in London, James Purdey & Sons, Ltd. contracted Philippe. He began engraving for both Holland and Purdey. Philippe has also been formally recognized for his exquisite work by the Belgian government twice. In 1992, they awarded him a silver medal and in 1999 a gold medal. We received word on May 10, 2012, that Mr. Grifnee had passed away.
Price: $24,000.00
Rifle Caliber: .577 Nitro Express