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J. ROBERTS & SON
A FINE KEN HUNT-ENGRAVED .375 H&H MAGNUM BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 3756
23 1/2-inch barrel with ramp fore sight, engraved short raised rib with folding leaf sights, the profusely engraved receiver mounted with a Kahles Helia CSX 1.5-6x42 telescopic sight in H&H pattern quick detachable mounts, recoil stud, bolt with side safety, the whole profusely engraved with acanthus scrollwork in relief against a stippled ground, the action base plate inlaid with a gold tiger's mask and signed by the engraver "K. C. Hunt", the grip cap with trap engraved "By Royal Appointment ERII 1998", the half length highly figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber heel plate, 14-inch pull, 10lb. 14oz., nitro proof, in its full length brassbound mock crocodile case
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The maker confirms that the rifle was completed in 1998 and was the only rifle completed under the Queen's Royal Warrant. The rifle appears little used. |
Sold for £8000
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| Sotheby's, London |
| 18 April 2018 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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