Cal Pappas Auction

[RR 314]

I just came across a bunch of Cal’s doubles going up on the block next month. Here is an example. Morphy’s auction. I know many of you double rifle guys were friends with Cal.

(A) HOLLAND & HOLLAND BEST QUALITY 20 BORE / .577 DOUBLE RIFLE. | Guns & Military Artifacts | Online Auctions | Proxibid

Circa 1895. A vintage and rare rifle by Holland & Holland with 26" blacked dovetail barrels. Barrels are fully rifled and are built with extractors, finely filed quarter rib with two folding leaf sights regulated for 50/150 and 200 yards. Both leaves with gold line markers. Rib is smooth down to...

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[Don Hinton]

Thank you
Don

 

[VertigoBE]

Thank you for sharing. Some interesting double rifles there

 

[Troubleshooter]

If one sorts through the three days of auction there are quite a few rifles which answer the "where can I find a _______ rifle chambered in ______ caliber" threads seen here on AH. Just need to be mindful of the 26% Auction Premium fee and factor that into your bids.

 

[deewayne2003]

If one sorts through the three days of auction there are quite a few rifles which answer the "where can I find a _______ rifle chambered in ______ caliber" threads seen here on AH. Just need to be mindful of the 26% Auction Premium fee and factor that into your bids.

Agreed!.... Wish I could justify buying his Lang .450#2

 

[Troubleshooter]

Agreed!.... Wish I could justify buying his Lang .450#2

Are you on Welfare?
Do you expect to live forever?
Is your local funeral home's hearse equipped with a luggage rack?

There -- I've justified it for you (you're welcome!). Let us know how it shoots.

 

[rifletuner]

Agreed!.... Wish I could justify buying his Lang .450#2

 

[vette447]

Totally relate to the above meme.

 

[sierraone]

I would rather Cal still be with us than his rifles be up for sale.

 

[sureshot375]

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That reminds me I need to slip out to the car and bring a rifle in while the wife is asleep.

 

[Lone Star Bluegrass]

That reminds me I need to slip out to the car and bring a rifle in while the wife is asleep.

I’ve found it’s easier to rent them an apartment and visit them on long lunches during a slow workday and on weekends.

 

[Troubleshooter]

I’ve found it’s easier to rent them an apartment and visit them on long lunches during a slow workday and on weekends.

Which one-- the wife or the rifles?

 

[RR 314]

Auction fires up tomorrow. I don’t think there will be any bargains. Full auto HK trigger assembly . . .

I followed Cal’s .600 NE but am out.