Details of Lot 49
JOHN RIGBY & CO.
A SCARCE .275 TAKE-DOWN BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 5063

24-inch quick-detachable barrel with raised fore sight, rear sight with folding leaves to 400, bolt with flat handle and flag safety, the half length stock with pistol grip and ribbed butt plate with trap, sling eyes, 14 1/4-inch pull, 7lb. 7oz., nitro proof
S1

The maker confirms that the rifle was built 10th August 1925 for Captain P. Wallace with .275 HV take-down and a note, "bolt knob flat".

Sold for £4000
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, London
12 April 2017
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply