Lot Essay
The retailers have kindly confirmed that the first rifle was sold in 1909
Details
A FINE PURDEY-RETAILED MANNLICHER SCHOENAUER 8 X 56MM. STUTZEN SPORTING RIFLE BY O.W.- G. STEYR, NO. A1124/668
The rifle fully stocked to the muzzle, rotary magazine, blued finish, stock with pistolgrip, cheek-piece and butt-plate (with trap), the hand mounted with fold-away peep-sight, sling-swivels, barrel with open sights, the receiver mounted with a Pecar telescopic sight
Weight 8lb. 2oz. (with telescope), 14¼in. pull, 19¾in barrel, nitro proof
In its J. Purdey full-length canvas case, with extra bolt and leather muzzle cap
AND:-
A B.S.A. 22 (L.R.) MARTINI-ACTION TARGET RIFLE, NO. 14045
Standard specifications and finish with A.G. Parker vernier back-sight and the tube foresight with interchangeable elements (2)
The rifle fully stocked to the muzzle, rotary magazine, blued finish, stock with pistolgrip, cheek-piece and butt-plate (with trap), the hand mounted with fold-away peep-sight, sling-swivels, barrel with open sights, the receiver mounted with a Pecar telescopic sight
Weight 8lb. 2oz. (with telescope), 14¼in. pull, 19¾in barrel, nitro proof
In its J. Purdey full-length canvas case, with extra bolt and leather muzzle cap
AND:-
A B.S.A. 22 (L.R.) MARTINI-ACTION TARGET RIFLE, NO. 14045
Standard specifications and finish with A.G. Parker vernier back-sight and the tube foresight with interchangeable elements (2)
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
Rifles and Pistols, (red labels) with specific exceptions (blue and yellow labels), require a British Firearms Certificate or Export Licence. All are sold 'as found'