Details of Lot 30
WINCHESTER
A SCARCE MODEL 97 RIC PUMP-ACTION RIOT GUN, NO. E720654

20-inch barrel with 2 3/4-inch chamber, about true cylinder boring, contemporary London nitro proof marks, unrestricted full length magazine, the frame with central hammer and loading aperture and impressed with an Enfield inspector's mark, 13 3/4-inch stock with semi pistol grip and impressed with the armoury no. RIC85, butt plate broken, retaining traces of original finish overall, 6lb. 13oz., nitro proof
S5

The gun is one of a batch of guns purchased by the Army Council in 1921 for use by the Royal Irish Constabulary for the defence of police stations during the Irish Troubles.
£500-800
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Pulbourgh, West Sussex
29 April 2026
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply