For Sale / Trade H&H 500/465

[Vagrouser]

Excellent unrestored condition 500/465 Royal, ex maharaja rifle, modern steel ca 1952, bolstered action, excellent wood, modern dimensions, perfect bores & locks, 24” bbls, flip up moon sight, strap over comb, pigskin pad, etc. Supply of Kynoch ammo, jungle tin. Rifle was discussed on here several years ago. I’ll find the link.
85k outright sale
Will consider trades up or down, plus/minus cash. Round and bevel case Ducatis, MV Agusta, G Wagon, air cooled Porsches, AP, Patek, Daytona watches, 89B and $$, plus other.
Happy to send to H&H Dallas for pre purchase inspection on arrangement with verified funds

 

[wvfred]

I have had dealings with vagrouser in the past.....no worries he's a good one.

 

[Scott CWO]

Wow!

 

[RR 314]

I take it that is not the original case? Looking at pictures on my phone at night with aging eyes.

 

[Vagrouser]

Hi all,
Correct, the case is not original to this rifle but original H&H for DR and mine fits almost perfectly. I sourced some matching wool baize from the UK after a lot of research to trim the barrel block.
I used to live a few hours from George Caswell and made many trips to Enid. I found this rifle 6 years ago after searching for a few years and it fits like it was made for me. Some will denigrate the post war guns but this has the fit and finish of the earlier rifles (I have owned a H&H from 1909 finished in the twenties and handled many more) and I presume a lot of the early post war guns were made by the old workers. This one has the modern steel and bolstered action that I sought.
The 24” barrels are much faster on target for me than the 26” and it truly feels like my bird guns for snap shots.
I have an original unopened jungle tin and a good amount of collectible Kynoch ammo that will be included.
As stated I’m more than happy to send this rifle to the H&H gun room in Dallas for them to go over with you prior to finalizing the sale or DR expert of your choice. I don’t think that this rifle has been fired 50 times from new.
I have other things that I’d put this money towards and am still in NA hunting mode wanting to focus on sheep. I would consider a trade for a Heym 89b plus money to keep a double rifle.
I’m off the next few days and happy to take more pics, answer questions
Fred, great that you reached out! I hope you’re well friend and I still have the same cell and email

 

[Vagrouser]

I will likely send to H&H to consign in the next month or two. If you’re interested I’m sure that I can give a better deal and flexibility as far as trades and terms than they will

 

[Cowboybart]

Nice eye candy!

 

[steve white]

Drool.....
The 500/465 has a lower chamber pressure than many other DG double cartridges. Beautiful balance of power and handling qualities. I envy whoever can take advantage of this offer. GLWS