Details of Lot 52
MAUSER
A .250-3000 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 95697

22-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and fixed rear sight, scarce Kurz action, the bolt with flag safety, magazine with hinged base plate, half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and maker's butt plate, the silver escutcheon engraved "FW from Brock, 1926", 14 1/4-inch pull, 6lb. 8oz., German nitro proof, rear stock screw missing
S1

The rifle was a gift from Frank Wallace's great friend Lt Col H. C. Brocklehurst. Brocklehurst was a captain in the 10th Hussars and Royal Flying Corps and later was an explorer and big game hunter. In WWII he rejoined the army and was Commander 2nd Special Service Detachment, a commando unit in Burma and was killed in action during the Japanese invasion.

Sold for £4200
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, London
12 April 2017
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply