Details of Lot 33
WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO.
A SCARCE .22 "HI POWER" (5.6X52RMM) BOXLOCK EJECTOR RIFLE, NO. T10940

26-inch chopper-lump barrels with ramp foresight, the short raised rib with folding leaf sights to 500, doll's head extension, the scallop backed frame engraved with fine scrollwork and scenes of deer in woodland landscapes, retaining all of its renewed hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, sling eyes, 7lb. 7oz., nitro proof

The maker confirms that the rifle was built in 1934. Ammunition for this calibre is currently manufactured by Norma.

Sold for £10000
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Gleneagles Hotel, Scotland
24 August 2009
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply