Product Details
J.P. RIDON
A GONTEL-ENGRAVED .416 NITRO EXPRESS BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. A385,
24 3/4in. nitro monobloc barrels with matt sight-rib, open sights and two folding leaf sights marked 150 and 200, ramp-mounted bead fore-sight, the breech end with quickly-detachable telescopic sight mount bases, scroll-back action with side-bolsters, removable striker discs, hold-open toplever, elongated top strap with manual safety, fine floral and acanthus scroll engraving, the underside with a central portrait of an African bull elephant and 'J.-P. RIDON 18240 LERE FRANCE.', the triggerplate signed 'H. Gontel. 01', monogrammed triggerguard, bright finish overall, 14 5/8in. figured pistolgrip stock, engraved steel pistolgrip-cap (with trap), sling swivels and including 1/2in. rubber recoil pad, semi-beavertail fore-end, weight 8lb., together with a lace on leather cheekpiece
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Estimate £3,000-5,000
S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act