Spring 2026 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction
February 26th, February 27th, February 28th, and March 1st, 2026
This auction will feature an outstanding collection of items spanning multiple categories including Modern, Military, Sporting, & Antique firearms & militaria! Below is just a small grouping of select highlights from the massive offering to be featured in this upcoming sale!
BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE IN 405 WINCHESTER BY L. CHRISTOPHE
25-5014 | Cal. 405 Winchester. | S# 1692 (1928).
The 24-1/2″ dovetailed barrels are fitted with full length matted rib. Rear position is stepped forming quarter rib. One standing one folding leaf express rear sight is mounted at the junction. Silver bead front sight is in long ramp formed by rise of rib. Barrel flats are stamped with 1928 Belgian nitro proofs. Bottoms of barrels are stamped “.405W”. Case hardened ogee backed boxlock action with non-automatic safety (“S” in gold), hidden third fastener, bushed strikers, side clips and double triggers (front articulated) is engraved with nicely cut rose and scroll. “I. Christophe” “a Bruxelles” is on floor plate. Blued top lever and trigger guard are engraved with matching scroll. Lightly streaked and figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over ribbed horn buttplate. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching splinter ejector forend with Deeley release has individual silver letters “AL” inlet on central diamond. MEASUREMENTS: STOCK: DAH: 2-15/16″. DAC: 1-7/8″. CAST: about 5/8″ off. LOP: 14-5/8″. WEIGHT: 6 lb. 11 oz. STATUS: CURIO.
