2020 September Premier, Volume I

BOTH SIDES PICTURED
LOT 308
Big Game Scene Engraved G.E. Lewis .500
Black Powder Express Damascus Back
Action Hammer Double Rifle with Case - Serial no. 1809, 500 Black Powder Express cal., 29 1/4
inch solid rib bbl., brown/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Browned twist Damascus steel dovetail
lump barrels with beaded blade front and three leaf (one standing, two folding) express notch rear sights on the matte rib marked “G.E.
LEWIS, TREBLE GRIP HONORS PARIS 1878 SYDNEY 1880 MELBOURNE 1881 CALCUTTA 1884/32 & 33 LOWER LOVEDAY St. BIRMINGHAM
No. 7110 500 EXPRESS” with older Birmingham proofs on the barrel tubes, Birmingham re-proofs on the flats, and a single large extractor.
Casehardened round body action with sculpted percussion fences, Birmingham proofs on the water table, doll’s head rib extension
with hidden third fastener. The action features near full coverage fine scroll engraving, and the locks are engraved with matching
scroll “G.E. LEWIS” maker’s marks, a tiger on the right lock, bear on the left, and a full maned lion is on the trigger guard. The trigger
guard features a checkered pistol grip extension. Checkered forearm and straight grip buttstock with engraved fittings, blank silver
initial shield on the comb, and lightly engraved casehardened buttplate. Includes a leather bound takedown case with green felt
interior and vintage reloading tools. Length of pull is 14 1/4 inches.
CONDITION: Fine with 75% period refurbished brown finish remaining on the barrels, faintly visible Damascus pattern, well defined
rib markings, scattered light surface pitting, and some darker spotting. The action and locks have 70% refurbished case colors with the
balance silvered out to a mild gray patina, slightly softened engraving, and some traces of light surface pitting. The refinished wood is also
fine with attractive complex figure, scattered small dings and scratches, some light chips on the forearm edges, and traces of case colors on
the buttplate. Mechanically excellent. Case is fine with exterior dings and scuffs, storage marks, and relined interior.
Estimate: 2250 - 3750
BOTH SIDES PICTURED
270
LOT 309
Factory Engraved W.J.
Jeffery & Co. .577 Express
Back Action Hammer
Double Rifle
with Case and
Ammunition
- Serial no.
8712, 577 cal.,
25 inch solid
rib bbl., blue/
casehardened finish, walnut stock. Blue
steel chopper lump barrels with beaded blade front
and three leaf (one standing, two folding) express notch rear sights, with London
proofs marked “577 EX” and “CORDITE 75 GR BALL 650 GR MAX”. The action has a doll’s
head rib extension third fastener, sculpted percussion fences, knurled lightly engraved
hammers, knurled side lever, and dual triggers. The action and locks are engraved with fine
English scroll “W.J. JEFFERY & Co.” banners on the locks, and matching engraved trigger guard and
tangs. Checkered forearm and pistol grip buttstock with engraved steel grip cap, raised cheekpiece, and vented recoil pad. Includes
leather bound takedown case with Charles Hellis & Sons interior trade label, 25 rounds of .577 3” nitro express ammunition, and bore rod.
CONDITION: Fine. The barrels have 95% refinished blue with markings mostly obliterated, some spots of visible thinning, and some small scattered nicks and dings. The action and
locks have an overall bright appearance with well defined engraving and markings, evidence of cleaning, and refinished hammers, trigger guard, and lever. The forearm is good with
mostly well defined checkering, dings and bruises and a repair visible on the right side. The replacement buttstock is fine with sharp checkering, and some small dings. Mechanically
excellent. Case is fair with visible corner and edge wear, patina on the fittings, and visible damage to the lining.
Estimate: 3750 - 5500