Details of Lot 35
RONALD WHARTON (FROM RIGBY'S)
A .275 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 0455

24-inch barrel screw cut for a sound moderator, the Argentine contract Mauser action mounted with a Swarovski 3-10x42 Habicht telescopic sight, with quick detachable Holland & Holland-style side mounts, bolt with side safety, the magazine with hinged base plate, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and leather covered recoil pad, 13-inch pull, 8lb. 14oz., nitro proof

The rifle is of recent manufacture and was completed in 2006.

Sold for £1600
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, New Bond Street, London
12 December 2012
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply