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REIMER JOHANNSEN
A MAGNIFICENT .375 H&H MAGNUM TAKE-DOWN BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. J26497
25-inch barrel with raised fore sight, short raised rib with folding leaf sights to 200, gold lined and with the calibre inscribed in gold, the square bridge magnum action mounted with a Zeiss Diavari V 2.5-10x50 telescopic sight, the receiver and furniture profusely engraved wth bold foliate scrollwork against a matted ground, the magazine base plate with further scrollwork and a highly detailed scene of a water buffalo, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner beneath, bolt with side safety, rolled edge trigger guard, the half length highly figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and recoil pad, recoil stud, extended top strap and engraved wrist cap, 15 1/2-inch pull, sling swivels, 11lb. 5oz., German nitro proof
The rifle appears very little used and retains all of its original finish. |
Sold for £7000
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| Sotheby's, New Bond Street |
| 15 December 2010 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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