Details of Lot 40
CHAPUIS
A 7X65R BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR SINGLE BARREL RIFLE, NO. 30267

23 1/2-inch barrel with file-cut rib and raised fore sight, mounted with a Schmidt & Bender 1.5-6x telescopic sight in quick detachable claw mounts, the bolstered scroll back frame and top lever with acanthus scroll engraving and retaining all of its original bright finish, the action base engraved with a deer, the trigger plate signed "J M Smets", double set triggers, rolled edge trigger guard, 15-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and chequered butt plate, 7lb. 14oz., French nitro proof, in its maker's case
S1

Date of manufacture: 2005/Overall length: 40 1/2-inch

Sold for £1600
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Pulbourgh, West Sussex
1 May 2024
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply