Details of Lot 50
JOHN RIGBY & CO.
A SCARCE .303 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 3835, RETAILED BY GRAY & CO., INVERNESS

25 1/2-inch barrel with raised fore sight, rear sight with folding leaves to 400, bolt with flag safety and Rigby peep sight, magazine with hinged base plate, the figured half length stock with pistol grip and ribbed butt plate, sling eyes, 14 1/4-inch pull, 7lb. 8oz., nitro proof
S1

The maker confirms that the rifle was built for W. J. Fraser-Tyler in July 1912 with "new peep sight".

Sold for £4800
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, London
12 April 2017
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply