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A SCARCE .33 NITRO EXPRESS MODEL 1923 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 145
26 1/2-inch barrel with ramp fore sight, rear sight with folding leaves to 300, bolt with side safety, the half length stock with pistol grip, ribbed butt plate, recoil stud, 14-inch pull, 8lb. 12oz., nitro proof, in its wooden case
S1
A small quantity of ammunition may be made available to the purchaser of this lot.
This lot and the previous lot were the property of Major George Davey, a well known shot of his day and friend of Major Burrard, amongst others.
Major George Davey, from Bristol tobacco family Franklin Davey, lived at Kinnersley Castle, Herefordshire and Lyston Court, Llanwarne, Herefordshire. A former High Sheriff of Herefordshire, he serviced with the British Forces in the First and Second World Wars. A typical Edwardian country gentleman, he favoured country pursuits, particularly if it came with a loud bang! Whilst his wife took herself off to Biarritz for the season, he took to the Scottish Highlands. Stalking was taken at Inversnaid and Rowardan on Loch Lomond, Arran and later at Sherramore near Kingussie.
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Sold for £800
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| The Gleneagles Hotel, Scotland |
| 26 August 2019 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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