Details of Lot 24
AN AUSTRIAN 7MM REM MAG CUSTOM-BUILT FALLING BLOCK SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 133-59661
25 1/2-inch barrel with ramp fore sight, short raised rib mounted with a Schmidt & Bender 8x56 telescopic sight with claw mounts, gold lined breech, the receiver carved with heavy scroll engraving and gold inlaid hunting scenes, retaining all of its original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, fore-end with ebony tip, sling swivels, 9lb. 10oz., Austrian nitro proof

The rifle appears virtually unused.

Sold for £2000
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
The Gleneagles Hotel, Scotland
23 August 2010
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply