Some Classy Stuff at Switzer's Auctions

[9.3mauser]

I wouldn't normally give a plug to an auction house, but this is something you don't see every day.

Two authentic Holland & Holland built magazine rifles, one in .375 H&H and one in .416 Rigby. The .375 would be a perfect rifle to take on safari. I don't care for the high scope, but that can be fixed. Bruton Street address on the .375, so post 1960 manufacture.

Any bets on the final sale price? I'm thinking about $12,000 for the .375, give or take a grand, and a little more for the .416, since it's a little more ornate and a bit more unique. Guessing maybe 15-17,000 for that one.

Lots #221 & #222 .

 

[tiriaq]

Paul has been attracting more and more upscale items as the years have passed. The online aspect of the auction has increased the market tremendously.

 

[hifiwasabi]

There's some nice looking iron there, but nothing that had me reaching for my visa and clutching my tinkle.

 

[9.3mauser]

So my estimates were a little off... $19,000 + 2,185 taxes and premiums, for a total of $21,850, and the .416 sold for $29,900 ( 26,000 + 3,900)

 

[stickhunter]

So my estimates were a little off... $19,000 + 2,185 taxes and premiums, for a total of $21,850, and the .416 sold for $29,900 ( 26,000 + 3,900)

If these are the same rifles that Ellwood Epps just listing (seems like they might, although I never saw pictures), then someone's going to be making a tidy profit if they re-sell:

Addendum: just checked the serial numbers and they are the same rifles.

$29,900.00
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Additional Information
Item No 99130
Make Holland & Holland
Model BEST QUALITY BOLT ACTION MAGAZINE RIFLE
Calibre 375 H&H MAG
Calibre Notes
Calibre Group Dangerous Game, Big Game
Barrel Length (inches) 25.0
Barrel Length Notes
Shots 4
Shots Notes
Condition Very Good
Legal Classification Non-Restricted
Type Rifle
Military No
Muzzleloader No
Action Bolt Action
Action Notes
Catalog No
Detail MAUSER 98 ACTION WITH 3 POSITION FLAG SAFETY AND BUTTON SIDE SAFETY, STANDARD FRONT SIGHT WITH FOLDING PROTECTOR, FIXED WIDE-V REAR SIGHT REGULATED AT 100 YARDS WITH ADDITIONAL FOLDING LEAF SIGHT REGULATED AT 200 YARDS, H&H QUICK DETACHABLE MOUNT, LEUPOLD VX-7 1.5-6X 24MM HEAVY DUPLEX, BEST QUALITY FINE CHECKERED WALNUT STOCK WITH 13 3/8" LOP INCLUDING 1/2" LEATHER COVERED PAD. CASE COLORED GRIP CAP WITH HINGED TRAP DOOR. GOLD NAMEPLATE WITH "JT" INITIALS. FITTED H&H SOFT LEATHER CASE. SERIAL #4421. 9.7LB
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$44,950.00
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Additional Information
Item No 99121
Make Holland & Holland
Model BEST QUALITY BOLT ACTION MAGAZINE RIFLE
Calibre 416 RIGBY
Calibre Notes
Calibre Group Dangerous Game
Barrel Length (inches) 25.0
Barrel Length Notes
Shots 4
Shots Notes 3 CARTRIDGE INTERNAL MAGAZINE WITH HINGED FLOOR PLATE
Condition Very Good
Legal Classification Non-Restricted
Type Rifle
Military No
Muzzleloader No
Action Bolt Action
Action Notes
Catalog No
Detail MAUSER 98 SQUARE BRIDGE ACTION WITH 3 POSITION FLAG SAFETY AND BUTTON SIDE SAFETY, SCROLL ENGRAVING ON BARREL & RHINO WITH SCROLL ON FLOORPLATE, H&H FLIP DAY/NIGHT FRONT SIGHT, FIXED V-NOTCH REAR SIGHT REGULATED AT 50 YDS WITH ADDITIONAL FOLDING LEAF REGULATED AT 100 YDS. BEST QUALITY FINE CHECKERED WALNUT STOCK WITH 13 3/8" LOP INCLUDING 1/2" LEATHER COVERED PAD. CASE COLORED GRIP CAP WITH HINGED TRAP DOOR. GOLD NAMEPLATE WITH "JT" INITIALS. FITTED H&H SOFT LEATHER/CANVAS CASE. SERIAL #4400. 9.40 LBS
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