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ROCK ISLAND TO OFFER RARE DOUBLE RIFLE Rock Island Auction Company will offer an engraved Ludwig Brovnik double rifle at its Regional Firearms Auction, February 15-17, in Rock Island Illinois. Chambered in .458 Winchester Magnum, the rifle belonged to Sam Pancotto, one of the world's foremost big game hunters. Reflecting bestquality components and execution, the rifle features beautiful floral scrolled engraving on its scalloped French gray action, with a cape buffalo in a jungle scene on the trigger guard. Large-bore side-by-side rifles are rarely offered for sale. Most are handcrafted to the highest standards of the gunsmith's art, and this rifle is no different. Sam Pancotto began hunting in the 1950s and was often accompanied by his wife as he pursued the world's most dangerous game. A lifetime of hunting took him from the Pamir mountains in central Asia to the African savanna to the unforgiving frozen tundra of Alaska. In 2007 Pancotto donated S in Fairfield, Maine. Last year's sale garnered nearly $18 million, making it the highest grossing firearms auction ever conducted. The upcoming auction will include the third and final session of the extraordinary Wes Adams Collection of Winchesters and Savages. Based on rarity, condition and value, the two collections are considered to be the finest to ever come to auction. Featured firearms include an extraordinary one-of-a-kind, engraved and gold inlaid Model 86 made for automotive magnate John F. Dodge. It carries a presale estimate of $175,000$275,000. An exceptional Model 99 Savage Special Order engraved #7 with gold inlay and carved wood, also made for Dodge, is considered to be the finest Savage in existence. It's estimated at $125,000-$150,000. Included with the Adams Winchesters is his spectacular and rare Briggs rifle Serial #1, "presented to WC Dodge Esq. by the New Haven Arms Company…..1865". 57 big game trophies to Benedictine University's Jurica Nature Museum in Lisle, Illinois. The grouping of animals was valued at more than $2.3 million by World Wildlife Appraisals. For more about the Regional Firearms Auction, call 800-238-8022 or visit www.rockislandauction.com. JULIA SALE TO FEATURE RARE WINCHESTERS, SAVAGES James D. Julia will present an outstanding array of fine guns at their Spring Firearms Auction, March 11-12, hunter Sam Pancotto R enownedkilled this Bengal tiger with (opposite) his .458 Winchester Magnum (top), custom made by Ludwig Brovnik. The "best-quality" rifle will highlight Rock Island's February auction. Above: This rare 20-gauge Parker Bros. AAHE Grade will be offered at James D. Julia's Spring Firearms Auction. P O R T I N G C 163 L A S S I C S