Details of Lot 19
JOHN RIGBY & CO.
A .275 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 5146

24-inch barrel with raised fore sight, rear sight with folding leaves to 400 yds, the receiver with thumb cut-out, bolt with flag safety and Rigby peep sight, the half length well figured stock with pistol grip and maker's ribbed steel butt plate, 14-inch pull, sling eyes, 7lb. 8oz., nitro proof, in its maker's full length canvas case
S1

The rifle remains in an original unaltered condition and has never been fitted for a telescopic sight. It was formerly the property of Major Andrew Burnaby-Atkins, MC.

Sold for £4000
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, London
11 December 2019
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply