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JOHN RIGBY & CO. A .275 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 5146 24-inch barrel with raised fore sight, rear sight with folding leaves to 400 yds, the receiver with thumb cut-out, bolt with flag safety and Rigby peep sight, the half length well figured stock with pistol grip and maker's ribbed steel butt plate, 14-inch pull, sling eyes, 7lb. 8oz., nitro proof, in its maker's full length canvas case S1 The rifle remains in an original unaltered condition and has never been fitted for a telescopic sight. It was formerly the property of Major Andrew Burnaby-Atkins, MC. |
Sold for £4000
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Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
Sotheby's, London |
11 December 2019 |
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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