Details of Lot 71
WATSON BROS.
A .375 NITRO EXPRESS BOXLOCK EJECTOR RIFLE, NO. 13647

26-inch barrels with raised fore sight, machined short raised rib with folding leaf sight, doll's head extension, the frame with bold acanthus scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with pistol grip, engraved heel and toe plate, 9lb. 12oz., nitro proof

The rifle is most likely engraved by Kell, who did a lot of work for this maker, this engraving pattern being one of his specialities.
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, New Bond Street
14 April 2010
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply