Details of Lot 157
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A GERMAN 9MM BOXLOCK EJECTOR RIFLE, NO. 40990

27-inch chopper-lump Krupp steel barrels with full length machined rib, ramp foresight, rear sight with four folding leaves, crossbolt extension, the clam shell action with arcaded fences and scroll back, engraved with border and scroll decoration and retaining some original hardening colour, cocking studs, set triggers, 15-inch stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, sling swivels, German nitro proof, 8lb. 15oz.
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The rifle appears to be chambered for the 9x70R cartridge, also known as .400/.300 Westley Richards Nitro Express. The proof marks date the rifle to 1926.

Sold for £2000
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Pulbourgh, West Sussex
27 April 2022
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply