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Henry Clarke & Sons (Midland Guns Works) Leicester Double Rifle in 400/450 Nitro Express 3"
Henry Clarke & Sons (Midland Guns Works) Leicester Double Rifle in 400/450 Nitro Express 3"
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Guns International #: 101460114
Seller's Inventory #: 002
Seller's Information
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please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com
Seller: Fine Guns Australia
Member Since: 6/12/20
First Name: Stewart
Last Name: Williams
State:
Victoria
Zip: 3225
Country: Australia
Active Listings: 0
Total Listings: 3
Seller Type: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Payment Methods:
Henry Clarke & Sons (Midland Guns Works) Leicester Double Rifle in 400/450 Nitro Express 3
Description:
Henry Clarke & Sons (Midland Gun Works) Leicester 1832 -1965
Built in 1904, for Colonel Maharaja Raol Sir Shri Bhavsinhji II Takhtsinhji, KCSI (26 April 1875 – 16 July 1919) the 26th Maharaja of Bhavnagar State, India from 1896 until 1919, by Henry Clarke & Sons - Double Rifle number 11124 in superb original condition.
Calibre
450/400 Nitro Express 3” aka 400 Jeffrey Nitro Express [Designed 1900 by WJ Jeffrey]
Lock
Box lock
Southgate ejectors
3” chambers
Firm, right hand top lever
Crisp double triggers
Action engraved with the maker's name: “Clarke & Son”
Fine foliate engraving on action and base plates which retain much of the original finish
Manual safety to top tang with gold inlay “Safe”
Stock
Well figured walnut stock, with very good chequering
Length of Pull 14 5/8” - including vintage Silver's London, red rubber recoil pad
Semi-pistol grip with foliate engraved cap
Unsigned silver escutcheon
Rose gold and enamel crest of the Maharaja of Bhavnagar to top rear of comb
Sling swivel to under side
Barrels
Chopper lump Krupp special steel 26” blued barrels
Under side of both barrels engraved:
“Special Gun Barrel Steel Freid Krupp Essen” [with the Krupp Trade Mark]
Top side of barrels engraved:
“H Clarke & Son Midland Gun Works”
“To Shoot 55 Grains Cordite & 400 Grans Bullet”
Bright, clean bores with sharp rifling
London Proof House marks
Bead fore sight
Leaf sights for 100, 200 and 300 yards
Matt top rib
Chequered walnut fore end with lever catch, small chip to left edge
Sling swivel to lower rib
The rifle presents in fabulous, gently used original condition. The rifle barrels are very tight on the face. Firm top lever, crisp triggers and strong ejectors.
Further photos on request.
An excellent example of a high grade British double rifle made by a renown British maker. A highly collectable, investment grade rifle.
Reasonable offers considered.
This rifle is located in Australia. Shipping can be arranged at buyer's expense.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: Henry Clarke & Sons (Midland Gun Works)
Model: Double Rifle
Serial Number: 11124
Caliber Info: 400/450 Nitro Express 3
Ejectors: Yes
Condition: Excellent
Metal Condition: Excellent
Wood Condition: Excellent
Bore Condition: Excellent
Barrels: Side x Side
Barrel Type: Krupp Special Steel
Action: Break
Triggers: Twin
Stock: Walnut
Fore End: Walnut with lever catch
Butt Pad: Silver's Rubber
LOP: 14 5/8
Rib: Raised File Cut
Finish: Blued
Sights: Leaf for 100, 200 & 300 yards
Manufacture Date: 1904
Engraving: Profuse Foliate
Case: No
Item Location: Australia
Proof:Nitro: Yes
Description:
Henry Clarke & Sons (Midland Gun Works) Leicester 1832 -1965
Built in 1904, for Colonel Maharaja Raol Sir Shri Bhavsinhji II Takhtsinhji, KCSI (26 April 1875 – 16 July 1919) the 26th Maharaja of Bhavnagar State, India from 1896 until 1919, by Henry Clarke & Sons - Double Rifle number 11124 in superb original condition.
Calibre
450/400 Nitro Express 3” aka 400 Jeffrey Nitro Express [Designed 1900 by WJ Jeffrey]
Lock
Box lock
Southgate ejectors
3” chambers
Firm, right hand top lever
Crisp double triggers
Action engraved with the maker's name: “Clarke & Son”
Fine foliate engraving on action and base plates which retain much of the original finish
Manual safety to top tang with gold inlay “Safe”
Stock
Well figured walnut stock, with very good chequering
Length of Pull 14 5/8” - including vintage Silver's London, red rubber recoil pad
Semi-pistol grip with foliate engraved cap
Unsigned silver escutcheon
Rose gold and enamel crest of the Maharaja of Bhavnagar to top rear of comb
Sling swivel to under side
Barrels
Chopper lump Krupp special steel 26” blued barrels
Under side of both barrels engraved:
“Special Gun Barrel Steel Freid Krupp Essen” [with the Krupp Trade Mark]
Top side of barrels engraved:
“H Clarke & Son Midland Gun Works”
“To Shoot 55 Grains Cordite & 400 Grans Bullet”
Bright, clean bores with sharp rifling
London Proof House marks
Bead fore sight
Leaf sights for 100, 200 and 300 yards
Matt top rib
Chequered walnut fore end with lever catch, small chip to left edge
Sling swivel to lower rib
The rifle presents in fabulous, gently used original condition. The rifle barrels are very tight on the face. Firm top lever, crisp triggers and strong ejectors.
Further photos on request.
An excellent example of a high grade British double rifle made by a renown British maker. A highly collectable, investment grade rifle.
Reasonable offers considered.
This rifle is located in Australia. Shipping can be arranged at buyer's expense.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: Henry Clarke & Sons (Midland Gun Works)
Model: Double Rifle
Serial Number: 11124
Caliber Info: 400/450 Nitro Express 3
Ejectors: Yes
Condition: Excellent
Metal Condition: Excellent
Wood Condition: Excellent
Bore Condition: Excellent
Barrels: Side x Side
Barrel Type: Krupp Special Steel
Action: Break
Triggers: Twin
Stock: Walnut
Fore End: Walnut with lever catch
Butt Pad: Silver's Rubber
LOP: 14 5/8
Rib: Raised File Cut
Finish: Blued
Sights: Leaf for 100, 200 & 300 yards
Manufacture Date: 1904
Engraving: Profuse Foliate
Case: No
Item Location: Australia
Proof:Nitro: Yes
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Guns International #: 101460114
Seller's Information
When emailing or calling sellers direct,
please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com
Seller: Fine Guns Australia
Member Since: 6/12/20
First Name: Stewart
Last Name: Williams
State:
Victoria
Zip: 3225
Country: Australia
Active Listings: 0
Total Listings: 3
Seller Type: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Payment Methods:
Henry Clarke & Sons (Midland Guns Works) Leicester Double Rifle in 400/450 Nitro Express 3
Description: Henry Clarke & Sons (Midland Gun Works) Leicester 1832 -1965 Built in 1904, for Colonel Maharaja Raol Sir Shri Bhavsinhji II Takhtsinhji, KCSI (26 April 1875 – 16 July 1919) the 26th Maharaja of Bhavnagar State, India from 1896 until 1919, by Henry Clarke & Sons - Double Rifle number 11124 in superb original condition. Calibre 450/400 Nitro Express 3” aka 400 Jeffrey Nitro Express [Designed 1900 by WJ Jeffrey] Lock Box lock Southgate ejectors 3” chambers Firm, right hand top lever Crisp double triggers Action engraved with the maker's name: “Clarke & Son” Fine foliate engraving on action and base plates which retain much of the original finish Manual safety to top tang with gold inlay “Safe” Stock Well figured walnut stock, with very good chequering Length of Pull 14 5/8” - including vintage Silver's London, red rubber recoil pad Semi-pistol grip with foliate engraved cap Unsigned silver escutcheon Rose gold and enamel crest of the Maharaja of Bhavnagar to top rear of comb Sling swivel to under side Barrels Chopper lump Krupp special steel 26” blued barrels Under side of both barrels engraved: “Special Gun Barrel Steel Freid Krupp Essen” [with the Krupp Trade Mark] Top side of barrels engraved: “H Clarke & Son Midland Gun Works” “To Shoot 55 Grains Cordite & 400 Grans Bullet” Bright, clean bores with sharp rifling London Proof House marks Bead fore sight Leaf sights for 100, 200 and 300 yards Matt top rib Chequered walnut fore end with lever catch, small chip to left edge Sling swivel to lower rib The rifle presents in fabulous, gently used original condition. The rifle barrels are very tight on the face. Firm top lever, crisp triggers and strong ejectors. Further photos on request. An excellent example of a high grade British double rifle made by a renown British maker. A highly collectable, investment grade rifle. Reasonable offers considered. This rifle is located in Australia. Shipping can be arranged at buyer's expense. SOLD Curio/Relic: Yes Manufacturer: Henry Clarke & Sons (Midland Gun Works) Model: Double Rifle Serial Number: 11124 Caliber Info: 400/450 Nitro Express 3 Ejectors: Yes Condition: Excellent Metal Condition: Excellent Wood Condition: Excellent Bore Condition: Excellent Barrels: Side x Side Barrel Type: Krupp Special Steel Action: Break Triggers: Twin Stock: Walnut Fore End: Walnut with lever catch Butt Pad: Silver's Rubber LOP: 14 5/8 Rib: Raised File Cut Finish: Blued Sights: Leaf for 100, 200 & 300 yards Manufacture Date: 1904 Engraving: Profuse Foliate Case: No Item Location: Australia Proof:Nitro: Yes |
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Guns International #: 101460114
Seller's Inventory #: 002
Seller's Information
When emailing or calling sellers direct,
please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com
Seller: Fine Guns Australia
Member Since: 6/12/20
First Name: Stewart
Last Name: Williams
State:
Victoria
Zip: 3225
Country: Australia
Active Listings: 0
Total Listings: 3
Seller Type: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Payment Methods:
Henry Clarke & Sons (Midland Guns Works) Leicester Double Rifle in 400/450 Nitro Express 3
Description:
Henry Clarke & Sons (Midland Gun Works) Leicester 1832 -1965
Built in 1904, for Colonel Maharaja Raol Sir Shri Bhavsinhji II Takhtsinhji, KCSI (26 April 1875 – 16 July 1919) the 26th Maharaja of Bhavnagar State, India from 1896 until 1919, by Henry Clarke & Sons - Double Rifle number 11124 in superb original condition.
Calibre
450/400 Nitro Express 3” aka 400 Jeffrey Nitro Express [Designed 1900 by WJ Jeffrey]
Lock
Box lock
Southgate ejectors
3” chambers
Firm, right hand top lever
Crisp double triggers
Action engraved with the maker's name: “Clarke & Son”
Fine foliate engraving on action and base plates which retain much of the original finish
Manual safety to top tang with gold inlay “Safe”
Stock
Well figured walnut stock, with very good chequering
Length of Pull 14 5/8” - including vintage Silver's London, red rubber recoil pad
Semi-pistol grip with foliate engraved cap
Unsigned silver escutcheon
Rose gold and enamel crest of the Maharaja of Bhavnagar to top rear of comb
Sling swivel to under side
Barrels
Chopper lump Krupp special steel 26” blued barrels
Under side of both barrels engraved:
“Special Gun Barrel Steel Freid Krupp Essen” [with the Krupp Trade Mark]
Top side of barrels engraved:
“H Clarke & Son Midland Gun Works”
“To Shoot 55 Grains Cordite & 400 Grans Bullet”
Bright, clean bores with sharp rifling
London Proof House marks
Bead fore sight
Leaf sights for 100, 200 and 300 yards
Matt top rib
Chequered walnut fore end with lever catch, small chip to left edge
Sling swivel to lower rib
The rifle presents in fabulous, gently used original condition. The rifle barrels are very tight on the face. Firm top lever, crisp triggers and strong ejectors.
Further photos on request.
An excellent example of a high grade British double rifle made by a renown British maker. A highly collectable, investment grade rifle.
Reasonable offers considered.
This rifle is located in Australia. Shipping can be arranged at buyer's expense.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: Henry Clarke & Sons (Midland Gun Works)
Model: Double Rifle
Serial Number: 11124
Caliber Info: 400/450 Nitro Express 3
Ejectors: Yes
Condition: Excellent
Metal Condition: Excellent
Wood Condition: Excellent
Bore Condition: Excellent
Barrels: Side x Side
Barrel Type: Krupp Special Steel
Action: Break
Triggers: Twin
Stock: Walnut
Fore End: Walnut with lever catch
Butt Pad: Silver's Rubber
LOP: 14 5/8
Rib: Raised File Cut
Finish: Blued
Sights: Leaf for 100, 200 & 300 yards
Manufacture Date: 1904
Engraving: Profuse Foliate
Case: No
Item Location: Australia
Proof:Nitro: Yes
Description:
Henry Clarke & Sons (Midland Gun Works) Leicester 1832 -1965
Built in 1904, for Colonel Maharaja Raol Sir Shri Bhavsinhji II Takhtsinhji, KCSI (26 April 1875 – 16 July 1919) the 26th Maharaja of Bhavnagar State, India from 1896 until 1919, by Henry Clarke & Sons - Double Rifle number 11124 in superb original condition.
Calibre
450/400 Nitro Express 3” aka 400 Jeffrey Nitro Express [Designed 1900 by WJ Jeffrey]
Lock
Box lock
Southgate ejectors
3” chambers
Firm, right hand top lever
Crisp double triggers
Action engraved with the maker's name: “Clarke & Son”
Fine foliate engraving on action and base plates which retain much of the original finish
Manual safety to top tang with gold inlay “Safe”
Stock
Well figured walnut stock, with very good chequering
Length of Pull 14 5/8” - including vintage Silver's London, red rubber recoil pad
Semi-pistol grip with foliate engraved cap
Unsigned silver escutcheon
Rose gold and enamel crest of the Maharaja of Bhavnagar to top rear of comb
Sling swivel to under side
Barrels
Chopper lump Krupp special steel 26” blued barrels
Under side of both barrels engraved:
“Special Gun Barrel Steel Freid Krupp Essen” [with the Krupp Trade Mark]
Top side of barrels engraved:
“H Clarke & Son Midland Gun Works”
“To Shoot 55 Grains Cordite & 400 Grans Bullet”
Bright, clean bores with sharp rifling
London Proof House marks
Bead fore sight
Leaf sights for 100, 200 and 300 yards
Matt top rib
Chequered walnut fore end with lever catch, small chip to left edge
Sling swivel to lower rib
The rifle presents in fabulous, gently used original condition. The rifle barrels are very tight on the face. Firm top lever, crisp triggers and strong ejectors.
Further photos on request.
An excellent example of a high grade British double rifle made by a renown British maker. A highly collectable, investment grade rifle.
Reasonable offers considered.
This rifle is located in Australia. Shipping can be arranged at buyer's expense.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: Henry Clarke & Sons (Midland Gun Works)
Model: Double Rifle
Serial Number: 11124
Caliber Info: 400/450 Nitro Express 3
Ejectors: Yes
Condition: Excellent
Metal Condition: Excellent
Wood Condition: Excellent
Bore Condition: Excellent
Barrels: Side x Side
Barrel Type: Krupp Special Steel
Action: Break
Triggers: Twin
Stock: Walnut
Fore End: Walnut with lever catch
Butt Pad: Silver's Rubber
LOP: 14 5/8
Rib: Raised File Cut
Finish: Blued
Sights: Leaf for 100, 200 & 300 yards
Manufacture Date: 1904
Engraving: Profuse Foliate
Case: No
Item Location: Australia
Proof:Nitro: Yes
Guns International #: 101460114
Seller's Inventory #: 002
Guns International #: 101460114
Seller's Inventory #: 002
Seller's Information
When emailing or calling sellers direct,
please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com
Seller: Fine Guns Australia
Member Since: 6/12/20
First Name: Stewart
Last Name: Williams
State:
Victoria
Zip: 3225
Country: Australia
Active Listings: 0
Total Listings: 3
Seller Type: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Payment Methods:
Henry Clarke & Sons (Midland Guns Works) Leicester Double Rifle in 400/450 Nitro Express 3
Description:
Henry Clarke & Sons (Midland Gun Works) Leicester 1832 -1965
Built in 1904, for Colonel Maharaja Raol Sir Shri Bhavsinhji II Takhtsinhji, KCSI (26 April 1875 – 16 July 1919) the 26th Maharaja of Bhavnagar State, India from 1896 until 1919, by Henry Clarke & Sons - Double Rifle number 11124 in superb original condition.
Calibre
450/400 Nitro Express 3” aka 400 Jeffrey Nitro Express [Designed 1900 by WJ Jeffrey]
Lock
Box lock
Southgate ejectors
3” chambers
Firm, right hand top lever
Crisp double triggers
Action engraved with the maker's name: “Clarke & Son”
Fine foliate engraving on action and base plates which retain much of the original finish
Manual safety to top tang with gold inlay “Safe”
Stock
Well figured walnut stock, with very good chequering
Length of Pull 14 5/8” - including vintage Silver's London, red rubber recoil pad
Semi-pistol grip with foliate engraved cap
Unsigned silver escutcheon
Rose gold and enamel crest of the Maharaja of Bhavnagar to top rear of comb
Sling swivel to under side
Barrels
Chopper lump Krupp special steel 26” blued barrels
Under side of both barrels engraved:
“Special Gun Barrel Steel Freid Krupp Essen” [with the Krupp Trade Mark]
Top side of barrels engraved:
“H Clarke & Son Midland Gun Works”
“To Shoot 55 Grains Cordite & 400 Grans Bullet”
Bright, clean bores with sharp rifling
London Proof House marks
Bead fore sight
Leaf sights for 100, 200 and 300 yards
Matt top rib
Chequered walnut fore end with lever catch, small chip to left edge
Sling swivel to lower rib
The rifle presents in fabulous, gently used original condition. The rifle barrels are very tight on the face. Firm top lever, crisp triggers and strong ejectors.
Further photos on request.
An excellent example of a high grade British double rifle made by a renown British maker. A highly collectable, investment grade rifle.
Reasonable offers considered.
This rifle is located in Australia. Shipping can be arranged at buyer's expense.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: Henry Clarke & Sons (Midland Gun Works)
Model: Double Rifle
Serial Number: 11124
Caliber Info: 400/450 Nitro Express 3
Ejectors: Yes
Condition: Excellent
Metal Condition: Excellent
Wood Condition: Excellent
Bore Condition: Excellent
Barrels: Side x Side
Barrel Type: Krupp Special Steel
Action: Break
Triggers: Twin
Stock: Walnut
Fore End: Walnut with lever catch
Butt Pad: Silver's Rubber
LOP: 14 5/8
Rib: Raised File Cut
Finish: Blued
Sights: Leaf for 100, 200 & 300 yards
Manufacture Date: 1904
Engraving: Profuse Foliate
Case: No
Item Location: Australia
Proof:Nitro: Yes
Description:
Henry Clarke & Sons (Midland Gun Works) Leicester 1832 -1965
Built in 1904, for Colonel Maharaja Raol Sir Shri Bhavsinhji II Takhtsinhji, KCSI (26 April 1875 – 16 July 1919) the 26th Maharaja of Bhavnagar State, India from 1896 until 1919, by Henry Clarke & Sons - Double Rifle number 11124 in superb original condition.
Calibre
450/400 Nitro Express 3” aka 400 Jeffrey Nitro Express [Designed 1900 by WJ Jeffrey]
Lock
Box lock
Southgate ejectors
3” chambers
Firm, right hand top lever
Crisp double triggers
Action engraved with the maker's name: “Clarke & Son”
Fine foliate engraving on action and base plates which retain much of the original finish
Manual safety to top tang with gold inlay “Safe”
Stock
Well figured walnut stock, with very good chequering
Length of Pull 14 5/8” - including vintage Silver's London, red rubber recoil pad
Semi-pistol grip with foliate engraved cap
Unsigned silver escutcheon
Rose gold and enamel crest of the Maharaja of Bhavnagar to top rear of comb
Sling swivel to under side
Barrels
Chopper lump Krupp special steel 26” blued barrels
Under side of both barrels engraved:
“Special Gun Barrel Steel Freid Krupp Essen” [with the Krupp Trade Mark]
Top side of barrels engraved:
“H Clarke & Son Midland Gun Works”
“To Shoot 55 Grains Cordite & 400 Grans Bullet”
Bright, clean bores with sharp rifling
London Proof House marks
Bead fore sight
Leaf sights for 100, 200 and 300 yards
Matt top rib
Chequered walnut fore end with lever catch, small chip to left edge
Sling swivel to lower rib
The rifle presents in fabulous, gently used original condition. The rifle barrels are very tight on the face. Firm top lever, crisp triggers and strong ejectors.
Further photos on request.
An excellent example of a high grade British double rifle made by a renown British maker. A highly collectable, investment grade rifle.
Reasonable offers considered.
This rifle is located in Australia. Shipping can be arranged at buyer's expense.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: Henry Clarke & Sons (Midland Gun Works)
Model: Double Rifle
Serial Number: 11124
Caliber Info: 400/450 Nitro Express 3
Ejectors: Yes
Condition: Excellent
Metal Condition: Excellent
Wood Condition: Excellent
Bore Condition: Excellent
Barrels: Side x Side
Barrel Type: Krupp Special Steel
Action: Break
Triggers: Twin
Stock: Walnut
Fore End: Walnut with lever catch
Butt Pad: Silver's Rubber
LOP: 14 5/8
Rib: Raised File Cut
Finish: Blued
Sights: Leaf for 100, 200 & 300 yards
Manufacture Date: 1904
Engraving: Profuse Foliate
Case: No
Item Location: Australia
Proof:Nitro: Yes
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