FS Whitworth Safari Classic African Series 375 H&H

ThreeJacks

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I am relatively new to the Africa Hunting Forum, I have purchased several non-firearm items from individuals here but this is my first time selling. If interested parties would like to contact me by phone or FaceTime I am more than willing and can provide contact information. I am located in Northern Virginia if you would like to meet in person.

I purchased this rifle earlier this year after shooting a friend’s Whitworth Safari Classic 375 H&H. I liked it so much I found this rifle and purchased it. Soon after, my friend decided to sell his and I ended up with it. This was my first foray into the “big bores” but I have since added a Ruger RSM.

I have not fired this rifle. I think the wood and metal finish is very good, I have attached many pictures to show the rifle’s condition. If anyone would like additional pictures please let me know and I will provide.

Asking $1350.00 shipped from my FFL to the buyer’s FFL via UPS. Continental U.S preferably, but if anyone from AK or HI is interested we can check shipping rates.

Post a reply or DM me with any questions.

The advertised specifications from Interarms:

“Commercial Mark X Mauser Action fitted with a special premium steel barrel, profiled, bored, and rifled especially for the high density, heavy bullets of the African calibers. Classic English design stock of select, dense grained European walnut with handsome finish. Tenite forearm tip and pistol grip cap. Rubber shock absorbing recoil pad. Hand checkering. Solid steel recoil bearing cross bolt. Triple leaf, British Express open sights mounted on a quarter rib.”

Catalog No. 1201
Overall Length: 44”
Barrel Length: 24”
Weight: 8 lbs. 4 oz.
Rifling: 1:14
 

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I’ve actually had this rifle in my hands at a recent gun show where I ran into @ThreeJacks. Super nice rifle and different from the other Mark X’s I’ve seen. It was all I could do to leave it with him, but having 3 rifle projects in progress my wallet handcuffed me. Solid rifle and a solid member here. Someone needs to hop on this piece, the price is more than fair.
 
I had one years ago and foolishly traded it. At the time, early ‘80’s ?, I think I paid about $600 new. It was very accurate with 270gr Hornady’s. Someone is going to get a nice rifle.
 
A bit different than mine, though only 10K off on the SN, mine being a bit earlier. Lack of the barrel band swivel is unusual though I have seen others like that.
Rear sight has 3 folders instead of one fixed and 2 folders like most early ones.
Should be a good shooter, most are.
 

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