Details of Lot 2
W. J. JEFFERY & CO.
A FINE HUNT ENGRAVED .404 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 40574

24 1/2-inch barrel with ramp fore sight, rear sight with folding leaf to 150, the DWM receiver mounted with a Schmidt & Bender 1 1/4-4x20 telescopic sight, quick detachable mounts numbered to the rifle, bolt with chequered knob and side safety, recoil stud, the extended magazine base plate engraved with lion's head in gold within a scroll engraved border and signed by the engraver, K. C. Hunt, half length highly figured stock with ebony tip, pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 14 1/2-inch pull, quick detachable swing swivels, 10lb. 13oz., nitro proof

The rifle is of recent manufacture and appears virtually unused. Ken Hunt is perhaps the most renowned and respected gun engraver for the last 50 years.
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Gleneagles Hotel, Scotland
24 August 2009
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply