Details of Lot 13
R. J. HARVEY
A .30-06 CUSTOM BUILT BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 1182

24-inch barrel, the Mannlicher receiver with bolt handle profusely engraved with fine scrollwork and mounted with a Zeiss Diavari-Z 3-12x56 telescopic sight in fixed mounts, side safety, the magazine base plate engraved with a roaring stag within scrollwork and retaining much original hardening colour, the half length highly figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber heel plate, double set triggers, sling swivels, 9lb. 12oz., nitro proof
S1

The rifle appears little used and was built and finished to the highest quality. The engraving for the magazine base plate was designed by the artist Hans Bulder.

Sold for £2400
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, London
14 December 2016
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply