Details of Lot 43
ANSCHUTZ
A FINE .222 REM MODEL 1533 PRESENTATION BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 1033647

19 1/2-inch barrel with folding leaf sight and ramp fore sight, the receiver and bolt engraved with oak leaves and woodland scenes, detachable box magazine, double set triggers, bolt with safety, the full length highly figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and ribbed butt plate, the presentation plaque engraved: To our good friend Percy Reeve for 50 years successful co-operation, Anschutz-Dyke 1924-1974, 6lb. 8oz., German nitro proof, in its maker's carton

The rifle remains new and unfired and was presented to the managing director of Frank Dyke Ltd to mark the 50th anniversary of the company's appointment as Anschutz UK distributor.

Sold for £1500
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, New Bond Street, London
18 April 2012
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply