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A FINE 9.3X74R SINGLE TRIGGER EJECTOR RIFLE, NO. 53000, A TWO BARREL SET
23 1/2-inch rifle barrel with raised fore sight, machined short raised rib with fixed rear sight, mounted with a Docter 1.5-6x42 telescopic sight, in quick detachable mounts, interchangeable 20-bore 27 1/2-inch shotgun barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers with interchangeable choke tubes, the rounded frame, side plates and top lever with fine foliate scroll engraving around scenes of African big game, the right panel with an elephant, the left panel with a buffalo and the action base with a leopard, signed by the engraver "Casatto", 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip and cheekpiece, engraved skeleton butt plate, 9lb. 5oz., nitro proof, in its maker's case
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The rifle appears new and unused. |
Sold for £4500
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| Sotheby's, London |
| 10 December 2014 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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