Details of Lot 66
KREIGHOFF
A .270 "KIPLAUF" BOXLOCK SINGLE BARREL SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 981070

23 1/2-inch barrel with ramp fore sight, machined short raised rib with folding rear sight, mounted with a Zeiss Diavari VM 5-15x42 telescopic sight, with quick detachable claw mounts, gold lined breech, the frame, pierced top lever and dummy side plates with bold foliate scroll engraving, cocking lever to tang, set trigger, trigger plate signed by the engraver, Salzmann 99, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, engraved trap for three rounds, sling swivels, 8lb. 11oz., German nitro proof, in its full length animal hide slip

Sold for £4800
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, New Bond Street, London
14 December 2011
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply