Details of Lot 73
L. BUTLER
A FINE .308 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 1

23 1/2-inch barrel, with quick detachable side swivels, the receiver mounted with a Leupold 6x42 telescopic sight, on engraved swing-off mounts, the receiver with fine scroll engraving, the trigger guard and hinged magazine base plate with further scrollwork and a detail of a stag's head, the trigger guard with further engraved number 12773, bolt with side safety, the half length highly figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and leather covered recoil pad, 15 1/4-inch pull, 9lb. 14oz., nitro proof

The rifle appears virtually unused.

Sold for £1750
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, New Bond Street
22 April 2009
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply