November 7, 2021. In 2015, the firearms collection belonging to Elmer Keith were put up for auction. The Keith Estate auction attracted strong bidding and attracted interest from all over the world. After the dust settled and all lots were tallied, Keith’s extraordinary collection was sold to several bidders for $1905,458 Below are some high-priced highlights of the auction. NOTE: Below you will find more than 60 Elmer Keith firearms and a list of the final auction prices. Guns & Ammo has a comprehensive, illustrated report about the Elmer Keith auction. It also includes dozens of high-quality photographs. CLICK HERE to view more firearms from Elmer Keith Estate Auction. Elmer Keith was an American rancher and firearms enthusiast. He was also an author. Keith was instrumental in the creation of the first magnum revolver cartridge, a.357 Magnum. He also helped to develop the.44 Magnum Magnum and later.41 Magnum cartridges. Roy G. Jinks referred to Keith as “the father big bore handgunning.” These videos tell Keith’s story and show his influence on the design modern Magnum cartridges. Lot 1038: Colonel Jim Corbett’s.450/.400 Tiger Rifle (Sold for $2645,000.00) Dangerous Game Rifles in the Collection
Edward James “Jim”, a famed hunter, used the legendary “Corbett Tiger Rifle”, which is a Jeffery boxlock.450/400. This rifle was featured by Corbett in his book Man-Eaters of Kumaon. Two of the man-eating Tigers Corbett hunted are believed to have killed more than 800 people in the Kumaon Hills, India. Lot 1060: Colt SAA No. 5.44 Special “The last word in Sixguns” (Sold at $80,500.00).
The famous revolver was originally a Colt SAA. However, it was modified extensively. The top strap of this revolver was welded into a flat-top target configuration. An adjustable rear sight was also added. A Bisley-type target spur was added to the hammer. The Number Five’s unique grip was created by combining a modified Bisley backstrap with a Single Action Army trigger guard. Keith called this his most famous pistol. Lot 1005: Pachmayar Custom 70.375 H&H (Sold at $22,425.00
This is one of the most beautiful Winchester model 70s ever made. This rifle was listed as “Pachmayar Custom 70.375 H&H With Full Coverage Engraving & Exhibition Wood” at the Elmer Keith Estate Collection auction. It sold for $22,425.00. Look at that figure! The barrel and action are beautifully engraved, as well as the checkering on their grip. Lot 1041: Westley Richards Droplock.476 NE (Sold at $69,000.00).
This was Keith’s favorite Elephant Rifle, and it was used by Elmer Keith while on safari in Tanzania. Lot 1020: Smith & Wesson Triple Lock Target Revolvers. (Sold at $39,100.00
This rare set was owned by Gerrit Forbes, Ed McGivern, and Elmer Keith. Photos courtesy James D. Julia Auctioneers in Fairfield, Maine. Similar Posts: Tags :.375 H&H..44 Magnum. Corbett Tiger Rifle. Elmer Keith. Historic Rifles. James Julia Auction. Smith Wesson.
