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A .470 (Nitro Express) boxlock ejector rifle by Joseph Lang & Son, no. 15837 In a leather case with Joseph Lang trade-label image 1
A .470 (Nitro Express) boxlock ejector rifle by Joseph Lang & Son, no. 15837 In a leather case with Joseph Lang trade-label image 2
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A .470 (Nitro Express) boxlock ejector rifle by Joseph Lang & Son, no. 15837
In a leather case with Joseph Lang trade-label

28 November 2019, 14:00 GMT
London, Knightsbridge

Sold for £11,312.50 inc. premium

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A .470 (Nitro Express) boxlock ejector rifle by Joseph Lang & Son, no. 15837

The treble-grip action-body re-engraved with best bold foliate-scrollwork, maker's name inlaid in gold, virtually-full renewed hardening-colour, figured replacement-stock with pistolgrip and cap, cheek-piece, recoil-pad, sling-swivels, lever-latch forend, the barrels engraved Joseph Lang & Son, 102 New Bond St., London, "470, 3¼ case, 75grs. cordite, 500grs. soft nosed solid pointed bullet" with file-cut sighting-rib, ramp-mounted bead-foresight with flip-up bead, open leaf rear sights fixed for 100 yards and folding for 200 and 300 yards
Weight 11lb. 9oz., 14¾in. pull (14in. stock), 28in. barrels, London nitro proof
In a leather case with Joseph Lang trade-label

Footnotes

The makers have kindly confirmed this rifle was completed in March 1920 for a Mr J.E. Webb

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