Details of Lot 12
J. RIGBY & CO.
A .270 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 6698

23-inch barrel with ramp fore sight, short raised file-cut rib with folding leaf sights, the receiver mounted with a Zeiss Diavari-Z 1.5-6x42 telescopic sight in Holland & Holland type quick-detachable mounts, bolt with side safety, recoil stud, magazine with hinged base plate and scroll and border and engraving, the maker's name signed in gold, the half length well figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and recoil pad, 14 1/4-inch pull, sling swivels, 9lb. 14oz., nitro proof
S1

The maker confirms that the rifle was built in 1991. It appears relatively little used.

Sold for £2700
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, London
10 December 2014
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply