World class Collection hits market

[Rjohnson.307]

Whomever this collector is/was had some exquisite taste in fine firearms!

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I knew the original owner(RIP) of the Makinson 600, he loved hunting elephants and had killed 80 something in his life. That 600 was his dream ele rifle, I can remember like it was yesterday when he brought it to me fresh from the engraver to show off, looked like a black and white photo on the locks! I'd give my left nut for that rifle. He's the one who planted the africa bug in me at an early age.

Extraordinary Makinson & Son .600 Nitro Express, 1,100 hours of engraving by Adone Pozzobon, serial 600, 900-grain, one of the finest double rifles extant - Sportsman's Legacy, Fine firearms, related books and sporting collectibles. Representing esta

As is sometimes the case with unique and valuable firearms, a degree of speculation and unintended misinformation has become associated with this rifle. The historical and background information presented here was gleaned from direct interviews with Mr. Nick Makinson and Mr. Adone Pozzobon, both...

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Another extraordinary rifle in that collection is the Westley Richards Forest rifle in 600 Nitro. One of the finest doubles ever made!

The Forest Rifle

Inspired by a memorable expedition to the Central African Republic, the rifle makes a statement immediately with its very size. Chambered for the mammoth .600 Nitro Express cartridge, it fills the hands and pulls on the biceps, even when simply cradled for inspection. Although Westley Richards...

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[YETI]

Good Lord! Those are some serious rifles. A quarter mil opening bid for the Forest Rifle is staggering. Cheapest starting bid is $12,500. Little out of my league, but seriously beautiful

 

[Rjohnson.307]

Good Lord! Those are some serious rifles. A quarter mil opening bid for the Forest Rifle is staggering. Cheapest starting bid is $12,500. Little out of my league, but seriously beautiful

For sure!
Just the engraving on the Forest rifle would cost 75-100k

 

[Al "Shifty" Schultz]

For sure!
Just the engraving on the Forest rifle would cost 75-100k

I think you and I run in different circles I once bid on a Crosman 880 Powerline at Stokes Auction...