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Bror Blixen’s H&H .577 up on the auction block...
24 April 2021, 21:29
Colin MastersBror Blixen’s H&H .577 up on the auction block...
https://auctions.morphyauction..._NITR-LOT504342.aspxHave to be this will end up in the collection of Bill.
24 April 2021, 21:30
Colin MastersIt looks someone had a bunch of rifles consigned at country pursuits with ridiculous price tags and they are ready to cash out.
In the same auction there are at least 7 rifles from that place.
24 April 2021, 22:09
BaxterBWhat's the provenance of the rifle? Inlay is not engraved, don't show the case as initialed for him?
25 April 2021, 01:09
cal pappasquote:
Originally posted by Colin Masters:
It looks someone had a bunch of rifles consigned at country pursuits with ridiculous price tags and they are ready to cash out.
In the same auction there are at least 7 rifles from that place.
Country Pursuits, like many other new-comers (wannabes) to the high end market jack their prices to impress those who will spend more than the firearm is worth to impress their egos. Such shops come and go but none will ever be the equal of a fine London shop.
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30 April 2021, 06:51
scojacHow much did it end up selling for?
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30 April 2021, 07:29
Huvius$135K hammer
I think that was a good deal for the buyer.
30 April 2021, 07:42
WildcatterIt was priced at $175k at the 2019 Dallas Safari Club meeting when I saw it and the factory letter in person. If I had the means, I would have owned it...
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30 April 2021, 10:53
boom stickThat a good deal. I would have been tempted if I was a rich man.
30 April 2021, 17:33
bwanamrmCool rifle, just don't know if I could bring myself to hunt with it. Not the bush bashing so much as the airline travails!
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quote:
Originally posted by Huvius:
$135K hammer
I think that was a good deal for the buyer.
Once you add the buyer's premium, you're pushing $170,000.
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DRSS; NRA; Illinois State Rifle Association; Missouri Sport Shooting Association
“One of the sad signs of our times is that we have demonized those who produce, subsidized those who refuse to produce, and canonized those who complain.”
– Thomas Sowell, “The Vision Of The Anointed: Self-Congratulation As A Basis For Social Policy”
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01 May 2021, 21:09
reddy375Looks restocked to me.
03 May 2021, 09:42
470EDDYI was shocked to learn that MORPHY'S Buyer's Premium is 20%.... plus 3% if on your Plastic!! That stopped me in my tracks on another double in this auction!! A bit greedy IMHO!! Wonder what the Seller pays??
I understand that the leader of Country Pursuits is Bob Pearson from the New York Holland and Holland store. He left and Guy went down to run the new Dallas shop!!
That 577 was indeed a fine piece with provenance!!
This follows right on with my commentary on declining prices on doubles when the real prices are known. A very nice VC SxS double, ejector 375FlMag sold in the same auction at $8000 +BP.....
470EDDY
05 May 2021, 03:36
Colin MastersThat Verney Carron was a good deal, it was retailed at $14,500 before the shop went under and their inventory went to auction.
22 May 2021, 07:58
NakihunterI thought so too. Very nice rifle though.
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Originally posted by reddy375:
Looks restocked to me.
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