Lot Essay
This rifle was used extensively in Africa on all species of Big Game by John Kingsley-Heath
Details
A PRE-'64 WINCHESTER .338 (WIN. MAG.) MODEL 70 SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 401233
Of Pre-1964 manufacture, with hinged-floorplate, blued finish, the receiver with matt finish, stock with pistolgrip and Winchester recoil-pad, the pistolgrip-cap with engraved plaque and the following inscription 'Presented To John Kingsley-Heath From His Friends At Winchester', sling-swivels, barrel with adjustable back-sight and ramp-mounted bead-foresight with detachable protector, the receiver mounted with a Redfield 4x 'Five Star' telescopic-sight
Weight 8lb. 15½oz. (with telescope), 13¾in. pull, 25in. barrel, nitro proof
Of Pre-1964 manufacture, with hinged-floorplate, blued finish, the receiver with matt finish, stock with pistolgrip and Winchester recoil-pad, the pistolgrip-cap with engraved plaque and the following inscription 'Presented To John Kingsley-Heath From His Friends At Winchester', sling-swivels, barrel with adjustable back-sight and ramp-mounted bead-foresight with detachable protector, the receiver mounted with a Redfield 4x 'Five Star' telescopic-sight
Weight 8lb. 15½oz. (with telescope), 13¾in. pull, 25in. barrel, nitro proof
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.