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JOHN RIGBY & CO.
A .450 HAMMER RIFLE, NO. 17253
28-inch barrels with file-cut rib and raised fore sight, rear sight with folding leaves removed, the breeches engraved "Special .450 Bore Big Game Rifle for Special Cordite Cartridges and 480 grain Bullet", the frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and rotary underlever with border engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, sling swivel and button, 11lb. 4oz., nitro proof
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The maker confirms that the rifle was built in September 1905 for Major Fielding, Class C hammer double made by Saunders. |
Sold for £6000
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| Sotheby's, London |
| 12 April 2017 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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