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MANNLICHER STEYR
A 6.5X53 MODEL 1892 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 8577
25-inch replacement barrel by George Gibbs Ltd, no. B4007, with ramp fore sight and folding leaf sights to 300, the receiver dated 1893, bolt with flag safety, the half length stock with pistol grip,steel butt plate and sling eyes, 7lb. 1oz., nitro proof, in its full length leather case with Alex Henry label
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The rifle was originally retailed by Alexander Henry and subsequently re-barrelled by George Gibbs Ltd. An interesting note in the case states that the rifle was bought second hand in 1894. The previous owner bought it in the previous year and did not like it. |
Sold for £1300
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| Pulbourgh, West Sussex |
| 14 December 2022 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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