Lot Essay
Guns, rifles and pistols by other makers which were supplied by Purdey's to their clients were given an 'A' prefix. Purdey records confirm that this rifle was retailed by them in 1902
Details
A 6.5MM MODEL 1900 SPORTING RIFLE BY STEYR, No. A 896, rotary magazine, standard specifications and finish, stock with semi-pistolgrip and recoil-pad, sling-eyes, the barrel with open-sights 22½in. barrel, nitro proof
In a Rigby brass-mounted canvas full-length case
In a Rigby brass-mounted canvas full-length case