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B. LAUBSCHER. A FINE VIRTUALLY UNUSED GARNITURE OF FALLING-BLOCK RIFLES IN 7X57mm, .375 (H&H MAG.) & .416 (RIGBY), serial nos. 133-45841, 132-08245 & 133-48083, each with 24in. blued nitro barrel (proved in 2009) signed 'B. LAUBSCHER & ASSOC. RIFLEMAKERS' and marked in gold with the calibre, scroll engraved ramp-mounted bead fore-sight with flip-over tunnel-cover, matt quarter rib with rear leaf sights, each leaf with gold-inlaid centre-line, the 7x57 and .375 rifles each mounted with a Zeiss telescopic sight, respectively a 'Diavari-ZM' 1.25-4x24 MC and a 'Diavari-ZM' 1.25-4x24 T*, customised Ruger No.1 action profusely decorated with bouquet and scroll engraving, 14 3/8in. well figured pistolgrip stock including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, raised cheek-piece, chequered grip and fore-end, dark horn fore-end cap, case-hardened bouquet and scroll engraved pistolgrip-cap, gold escutcheon, and sling eyes, each rifle in its full length brass-cornered oak and leather rifle case lined in dark green baize.

* A. HOLLIS & SON. A .500 (3 1/4IN. NITRO EXPRESS) FARQUHARSON FALLING-BLOCK BIG GAME RIFLE, serial no. 15078, 27in. stepped blued nitro barrel signed 'A. HOLLIS & SON, LONDON. RIFLE MAKER TO H.R.H. DUKE OF CONNAUGHT', matt ramp-mounted bead fore-sight with flip-up moon-sight, block-mounted rear express sight comprising one standing and three folding leaves calibrated to 400 yards and each with platinum-inlaid centre-line, and folding tangent sight (bar missing), scroll engraved action retaining some original case-hardened finish and signed 'A. HOLLIS & SON' within a belt on the right side, 14 3/4in. well figured pistolgrip stock (an older replacement, small crack at the hand), raised cheek-piece, chequered grip and fore-end, dark horn fore-end cap, silver escutcheon, sling eyes, in full length leather rifle case lined in dark green baize. Other Notes: Please note this rifle is being sold as an obsolete calibre under Section 58(2).

* W.J. JEFFERY & CO. A .450/.400 (3IN. JEFFERY NITRO EXPRESS) FARQUHARSON FALLING-BLOCK SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 9124, 23 3/4in. reblued nitro tapering Krupp steel barrel, matt block-mounted bead fore-sight, matt block-mounted rear express sight comprising one standing and two folding leaves calibrated to 300 yards and each with a platinum-inlaid centre-line, and folding tangent-sight calibrated to 1,200 yards, bright border engraved action signed 'W.J. JEFFERY & CO. 13 KING ST. ST. JAMES'S LONDON' within a belt and fitted with safety-catch on right side, 14in. well figured replacement pistolgrip stock (restocked by B. Laubscher) including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, chequered grip and fore-end, dark horn fore-end cap and pistolgrip-cap, silver escutcheon, sling eyes, in full length canvas and leather rifle case lined in red baize. Other Notes: Please note this rifle is being sold as an obsolete calibre under Section 58(2).

* ARMY & NAVY. C.S.L. A .470 NITRO EXPRESS TOPLEVER HAMMER DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 45924, 26in. nitro chopperlump barrels with broad raised matt rib, open sights and folding leaf sights and ramp-mounted bead foresight, tubes engraved 'ARMY & NAVY C.S.L. LONDON. FOR CORDITE .470 3 1/4" CASE', treble-grip action, ornate carved percussion fences, rebounding back-action locks, line border engraving, brushed and blued finish overall, 14 3/4in. figured pistolgrip stock with sling eyes and including 1in. rubber recoil pad, weight 11lb. 2oz.

* JNO. RIGBY & CO. A .303 NITRO EXPRESS SINGLE-BARRELLED HAMMERLESS BOXLOCK NON- EJECTOR RIFLE, serial no. 17125, 27in. nitro octagonal barrel with later applied express sights and mounted for a vintage telescopic sight, correctly numbered 17125 and engraved 'JOHN RIGBY & CO. 72. ST. JAMES'S ST. LONDON.' in quickly-detachable mounts, ramp-mounted bead foresight, carved teardrop fences, removable striker disc, bolted automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, bold acanthus scroll engraving, retaining traces of original colour-hardening, 14 3/4in. figured pistolgrip stock with engraved steel pistolgrip-cap and chequered steel buttplate, fore-end with grip-catch release, weight 8lb. 12oz., in its relined brass-cornered leather case with original trade labels.

WILLIAM EVANS. A .450 / .400 (3 1/4IN) NITRO EXPRESS BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 13357, 26in. nitro barrels with matt sight rib, open sights and leaf sights for 100, 200 and 300 yards, with patent ramp-mounted 'THE TURNOVER SIGHT. PATENT 28106' bead sight with flip-up moonsight, the whole folding over to expose a blade sight, tubes engraved ".450 / .400 EXPRESS, 3 1/4" CASE", "60 GRS. CORDITE. .400 GRN. S.N.S.P. BULLET" and 'WILLIAM EVANS. 63. PALL MALL. ST. JAMES'S. LONDON.', treble-grip action with removable striker discs, manual safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, best border and acanthus scroll engraving, retaining traces of original colour-hardening, 14 3/4in. well-figured pistolgrip stock with sling swivels, engraved steel pistolgrip-cap and including 1in. rubber recoil pad, fore-end with grip-catch release, weight 9lb. 15oz., in a re-lined brass-cornered oak-lined leather case.

W.J. JEFFERY & CO. LTD. A .450 / .400 (3 1/4IN) NITRO EXPRESS BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 28600, 24in. nitro barrels with matt sight rib, open sights and folding leaf sights for 100, 200, 300, 400 and 500 yards, ramp-mounted bead foresight, tubes engraved 'W.J. JEFFERY & CO. LTD. 26 BURY ST. ST. JAMES'S. LONDON.', treble-grip action with removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, beaded border engraving surrounding naive scenes of prowling tiger, brushed bright and reblued finish overall, 14 1/2in. figured pistolgrip stock with sling eyes, pistolgrip-cap and including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight 10lb, in a brass-cornered canvas and leather case (some damage).

* ARMY & NAVY C.S.L. A .470 (3 1/4IN) NITRO EXPRESS BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 47025, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels with raised matt rib, open sights and leaf sights for 100, 200 and 300 yards, ramp-mounted bead foresight, tubes engraved 'ARMY & NAVY C.S.L. LONDON.' and ".470. 3 1/4" SOLID METAL CASE. 75GRS CORDITE POWDER. 500GRS. SOFT NOSE NICKEL BULLET", treble-grip action with removable striker discs, automatic safety with blue enamel 'SAFE' detail, line border engraving, brushed bright and reblued finish overall, 14 1/8in. figured pistolgrip stock with sling swivels, pistolgrip-cap and including 1in. rubber recoil pad, fore-end with grip-release catch, weight 10lb. 13oz., in a brass-cornered oak and leather case.

* MANTON & CO. A .470 (3 1/4IN) NITRO EXPRESS BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 90950, 28in. nitro barrels with matt sight rib, open sights and leaf sights for 100, 200 and 300 yards, ramp-mounted bead sight, tubes engraved 'MANTON & CO. GUNMAKERS. LONDON & CALCUTTA. BY APPOINTMENT TO H.E. THE VICEROY', and 'AMMUNITION - .470 - 3 1/4IN - SOLID METAL CASE. 75-GRS -CORDITE. 500 GRS - BULLET.', treble-grip action with removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, border and scroll engraving, retaining some original colour-hardening, 14 3/4in. highly-figured replacement pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, sling swivels, steel pistolgrip-cap and including 7/8in. rubber recoil pad, matching replacement bolstered fore-end wood, weight 10lb. 14oz., in its re-lined brass-cornered oak-lined canvas case with original trade label.

C. FLETCHER JAMIESON. W.J. JEFFERY & CO. A FINE .500 (JEFFERY) 'MODEL NO.2' SINGLE SQUARE BRIDGE MAGNUM BOLT-MAGAZINE BIG GAME RIFLE, serial no. 25554, 26in. blued nitro barrel signed 'SPECIALLY BUILT FOR C. FLETCHER JAMIESON. BY W.J. JEFFERY & CO. 9 GOLDEN SQUARE. REGENT STREET. LONDON. W.1. 25554', matt ramp-mounted bead fore-sight with tunnel-cover and flip-up moon-sight, matt quarter-rib with rear-sight of one standing and two folding leaves calibrated to 300 yards, the standing leaf with platinum-inlaid centre-line, border and scroll engraved receiver with matt receiver-ring, 14 1/2in. well figured pistolgrip stock including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad (minor setting crack behind receiver), chequered grip and fore- end, dark horn fore-end cap, border and scroll engraved case-hardened pistolgrip-cap with hinged trap-cover, border and scroll engraved magazine floor-plate and trigger-guard each retaining traces of original blued finish, silver escutcheon engraved with the initials 'C.F.J.', sling eyes, in original brass-cornered oak and leather full length rifle case lined in red baize, the lid with W.J. Jeffery leather trade label, with spare coil spring for the bolt, two spare fore-sight elements and a spare tunnel-cover. Provenance : C. Fletcher Jamieson, the famous Rhodesian rancher, professional ivory hunter and pioneer photographer. Other Notes: Fletcher Jamieson began his hunting career with a Holland & Holland .500/.450 nitro express double rifle but following an accident changed to a W.J. Jeffery .500 (Rimless) Mauser bolt-action rifle which he used exclusively for a decade taking over 300 elephants with it. He had seen a German-made .500 bolt rifle by Schuler at Mitchell & Fallon's gun shop in Salisbury (Harare) and was taken by the ballistic capabilities of the .500 round but was not impressed with the German rifle. He straight away ordered a .500 from W.J. Jeffery in London which was completed in July 1937. Jamieson was a close friend of John 'Pondoro' Taylor, famed hunter and author of African Rifles and Cartridges, and supplied all the photographs that illustrate Taylor's book. Specific mention is made to Jamieson's Jeffery rifle in the chapter on large bore rifles, Taylor noting that Jamieson specified a 26in. barrel over the normal 24in. to aid balance given his great height. Jamieson died in 1947 in an unfortunate accident whilst working on a well, cutting short the career of one of the last of the great African hunters.

HEYM. A .375 (H&H MAG.) BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 10122, 24in. nitro barrel, matt ramp -mounted large lead fore-sight, block-mounted rear-sight of one standing and two folding leaves calibrated to 200 metres, receiver fitted with a Zeiss 'Diavari-ZM' 1,5-6x42 T* telescopic sight in Apel quick detachable mounts, 14 1/4in. figured pistolgrip stock including 3/4in. rubber recoil-pad, raised cheek-piece, chequered grip and fore-end, sling mounts.

HARTMANN & WEISS. A FINE 9.3X62mm BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 8567, 23in. blued nitro barrel signed 'HARTMANN & WEISS HAMBURG', matt ramp-mounted bead fore-sight with flip-up moon- sight, matt quarter-rib with rear-sight of one standing and one folding leaf each with gold-inlaid centre-line and calibrated to 200 metres, border and scroll engraved case-hardened receiver, fitted with a Zeiss 'Diavari-ZM' 3- 12x56 T* telescopic sight in quick detachable mounts, 14 1/8in. well figured pistolgrip stock including 5/8in. rubber recoil-pad, raised cheek-piece, chequered grip and fore-end, dark horn fore-end cap, set trigger, border and scroll engraved case-hardened mounts including pistolgrip-cap, gold escutcheon engraved with the initials 'BL', sling mounts. This rifle appears to be virtually unused.

RWS / KRICO. AN 8X68Smm BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 701321, 24 1/2in. blued nitro sighted barrel marked 'RWS PATENT PEND. SYSTEM KRICO', blued receiver, fitted with a Zeiss 'Diavari-Z' 2,5 -10x52 T* telescopic sight in quick detachable mounts, 13 3/4in. figured pistolgrip stock including 3/4in. ventilated rubber recoil pad, raised Monte Carlo cheek-piece, chequered grip and schnabel fore-end, set trigger, sling mounts, leather sling (magazine missing).

* A .303 'L.E. I*' BOLT-MAGAZINE SERVICE RIFLE, serial no. 81748, 30 1/4in. nitro barrel (proved in 2009), receiver stamped 'SPARKBROOK', dated '1901' and with 'VR' cypher, magazine cut-off, dust-cover, volley-sights, mounted with a Parker-Hale 'S.M.L.E.' aperture rear target-sight, blade fore-sight, 13 1/4in. stock with brass butt- plate, sling mounts.

HARTMANN & WEISS. A FINE 8X68Smm SYSTEM HAGN TAKE-DOWN FALLING-BLOCK SPORTING RIFLE WITH SECOND .243 (WIN.) BARREL, serial no. 4843, each barrel 25 1/2in. blued nitro signed in gold 'HARTMANN & WEISS HAMBURG - LONDON', with matt ramp-mounted bead fore-sight with flip-up moon-sight, matt quarter-rib with one standing and two folding leaves each with gold-inlaid centre-line and with bases for scope mounts, case-hardened action signed 'HARTMANN & WEISS' on the underside and finely engraved with scrollwork and a vignette on each side, that on the left involving a red stag, that on the right a boar, 14 1/2in. finely figured pistolgrip stock including 5/8in. leather-covered recoil pad, raised cheek-piece, chequered grip, each barrel with chequered fore-end and dark horn fore-end cap, silver escutcheon, scroll engraved case- hardened pistolgrip-cap, blued sling mounts, with three Zeiss telescopic sights each with quick detachable claw mounts, respectively two 'Diavari-Z' 1.5-6x42 and one 'Diatal-Z' 8x56, in leather double motor case with canvas and leather outer.

BLASER. A .308 (WIN.) 'MOD. R93' BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 9/48010, 22in. blacked fluted barrel with red bead fore-sight and single standing leaf rear-sight, blacked receiver with walnut bolt-handle finial, fitted with a Zeiss 'Diavari VM' 2.5-10x50 telescopic sight in quick detachable mounts, 13 1/2in. figured pistolgrip stock including 5/8in. rubber recoil pad, swelled chequered grip, chequered fore-end, brown leather sling, in original makers fitted plastic case. This rifle appears to be very little used.

HOLLAND & HOLLAND. A FINE .30 (SUPER) 'MODELE DE LUXE' BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 3533, 24 3/4in. blued nitro barrel signed 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 13. BRUTON STREET, LONDON', matt ramp-mounted bead fore-sight with flip-up moon-sight and tunnel-cover, matt quarter-rib with rear-sight of one standing and one folding leaf each with gold-inlaid centre-line and calibrated to 250 yards, scroll engraved blued receiver with matt receiver-ring, fitted with Holland & Holland quick detachable telescopic side-mount with Zeiss 'Diavari-C' 3-9x36 telescopic sight, 13 3/4in. finely figured pistolgrip stock including 1/4in. rubber butt-plate, raised Monte Carlo cheek-piece, chequered grip and fore-end, dark horn fore-end cap and pistolgrip-cap, blued trigger- guard and magazine floor-plate, the latter engraved 'MODELE DE LUXE', gold escutcheon, sling mounts, in original canvas and leather full length rifle case with accessories and a second Zeiss 'Varipoint V' 1,1-4x24 T* telescopic sight with quick detachable mounts to fit the side-mount. This rifle appears to be little used. Other Notes: The makers have kindly confirmed that this rifle was complete in 1968.

MAUSER. AN 8X60mm 'MODEL B' BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 111713, circa 1936, 23 1/2in. nitro barrel with ramp-mounted bead fore-sight, tangent rear-sight calibrated to 1,000 metres, side-wall engraved 'MAUSER-WERKE A.G. OBERNDORF A/N', 14 1/4in. pistolgrip stock with steel pistolgrip-cap, schnabel fore-end, magazine floor-plate with lever locking-catch (lever loose).

MAUSER. AN 8mm 'MODEL B' BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 91782, circa 1925, 23 1/2in. barrel with ramp-mounted bead fore-sight, rear-sight of one standing and two folding leaves calibrated to 300 metres, side-wall engraved 'WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER OBERNDORF A/N', 14 1/4in. pistolgrip stock including horn butt-plate, with steel pistolgrip-cap, schnabel fore-end, cheek-piece, magazine floor-plate with lever locking- catch, sling mounts.

STEYR. AN 8X68Smm 'CLASSIC MANNLICHER' BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 1053798, 25 3/4in. blued spirally fluted nitro barrel, blued receiver fitted with a Nikko Stirling 'Diamond' 1.5-6x42 illuminated reticule telescopic sight, 14 1/4in. pistolgrip stock including 1/2in. rubber butt-plate, raised cheek-piece, chequered grip and schnabel fore-end, set trigger, sling mounts.

MAUSER. A .300 (WIN. MAG.) 'MOD. 66' BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. SG48163, 25 3/4in. blued nitro sighted barrel, blued receiver, fitted with a Zeiss 'Diavari-Z' 2.5-10x52 telescopic sight in quick detachable mounts, 14 3/4in. pistolgrip stock including 7/8in. ventilated rubber recoil pad, raised Monte Carlo cheek-piece, chequered grip and fore-end, sling mounts.

BLASER. A 'MOD. SR 850/88' STRAIGHT-PULL BOLT-MAGAZINE TAKEDOWN SPORTING RIFLE WITH THREE INTERCHANGEABLE BARRELS; 25 1/2in. .375 (H&H Mag.) barrel, serial no. 2/11747, with Kahles Helia L 1,1-4,5x20 telescopic sight; 23 1/2in. .30-06 barrel, serial no. 2/11738, with Kahles Helia L 7x56 telescopic sight; 23 1/2in. .243 (Win.) barrel, serial no. 2/12416, with Kahles Helia L 7x56 telescopic sight; the action engraved with partial acanthus scroll engraving set against a matt background, 14in. pistolgrip stock including 3/4in. recoil-pad (which detaches to reveal provision for a recoil suppressor), schnabel fore-end, pistolgrip-cap, cheek-piece, leather sling, in its universal case with provision for all three barrels, two recoil suppressors, spare bolt assembly, the telescopic sights in individual cardboard boxes. (case combination 710).

STEYR. A .308 (WIN.) 'MANNLICHER MOD. L' BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 82401, 60cm. blued spirally fluted nitro sighted barrel, blued receiver fitted with a Schmidt & Bender 4x36 telescopic sight in quick detachable mounts, 13 3/4in. figured pistolgrip stock, raised Monte Carlo comb, chequered grip and three- quarter length fore-end, sling mounts, woven leather sling.

MAUSER. A 9.3X62mm 'MODEL B' BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 115163, 23 3/4in. octagonal to round blued barrel signed 'MAUSER-WERKE A.G. OBERNDORF AM NECKAR' on the full length raised matt sighting flat, bead fore-sight, single standing leaf rear-sight, blued receiver mounted with a Zeiss 'Diavari ZM' 2,5- 10x48 MC telescopic sight in quick detachable mounts, 13 3/4in. figured pistolgrip stock with rubber butt-pad, raised cheek-piece, chequered grip and schnabel fore-end, sling mounts, refinished throughout.

MAUSER. A 7X57mm 'MODEL B' BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 124403, 23 3/4in. octagonal to round nitro barrel signed 'MAUSER-WERKE A.G. OBERNDORF AM. NECKAR' on the full length matt raised sighting flat, bead fore-sight, rear-sight of one standing and one folding leaf calibrated to 200 metres, blued receiver with matt receiver-ring, fitted with Zeiss 'Zielsechs' telescopic sight engraved 'O.G. SCHERELL BERLIN W.9' and in quick detachable tunnel-mounts, 14 1/2in. figured pistolgrip stock, raised cheek-piece, chequered grip and schnabel fore-end, set triggers, magazine floor-plate with lever locking-catch, sling mounts, refinished throughout.

STEYR. A .30-06 'MOD. NO' MANNLICHER SCHOENAUER BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 29186, 60cm. blued nitro sighted barrel, blued receiver, fitted with a Supra 2 1/2-6x telescopic sight in quick detachable mounts, 13 3/4in. pistolgrip stock, raised cheek-piece, chequered grip and fore-end, sling mounts.

STEYR. A .375 (H&H MAG.) 'MANNLICHER-S' BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 213344, 65cm. blued sighted nitro barrel, blued receiver fitted with a Schmidt & Bender 1 1/2-6x telescopic sight, 13 3/4in. pistolgrip stock including 3/4in. ventilated rubber recoil-pad, raised cheek-piece, chequered grip and fore-end, sling mounts.

STEYR. A .30-06 'MOD. MC' MANNLICHER SCHOENAUER BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 53034, 22 1/4in. blued nitro sighted barrel, blued receiver fitted with a Weaver 'K2.5-1' telescopic sight in quick detachable mounts, 13 3/8in. replacement pistolgrip stock, raised Monte Carlo cheek-piece, chequered grip and fore-end, set triggers, sling eyes.

STEYR. A .30-06 'MOD. GK' BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING STUTZEN RIFLE, serial no. 44100, 20in. blued nitro sighted barrel, blued receiver, fitted with a Pecar 1 1/2-4x telescopic sight in quick detachable mounts, 14in. pistolgrip stock, raised cheek-piece, chequered grip and fore-end, set triggers, sling mounts, with spare Weaver scope rings.

MAUSER. A FINE 6.5X55mm SWEDISH CONTRACT 'M.96' BOLT-MAGAZINE SERVICE PRIZE RIFLE, serial no. 48152, dated '1900', 74cm. nitro barrel (proved in 2009), experimental rear-sight marked 'SM SIKTE F-RAM' with removable protector, muzzle-cap, receiver marked 'WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER OBERNDORF A/N 1900', matching number bolt, 14in. regulation stock, applied roundel to right side of the butt marked 'KVIBERGS SKYTTEFORENING HEDERSPRIS 1951', sling mounts, arsenal refinish.

WEATHERBY. A .270 (WEATHERBY MAGNUM) BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 5186, 24in. blued nitro barrel (proved in 2009), blued receiver fitted with a Weatherby 'Imperial' 2 3/4-90 telescopic sight, 13 5/8in. figured pistolgrip stock including 3/4in. ventilated rubber recoil pad, raised Monte Carlo cheek-piece, chequered grip and fore-end, sling eyes.

CZ. A .458 (LOTTS MAG.) '550 MAGNUM' BOLT-MAGAZINE BIG GAME RIFLE, serial no. C8624, 25in. blacked nitro sighted barrel (originally a .458 Win. Mag.), blacked receiver mounted with Leupold 1.5-5x illuminated reticule telescopic sight, 14 3/4in. pistolgrip stock including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad and 5/8in. spacers, chequered grip and fore-end, sling mounts.

MAUSER. A 7X66mm (VOM HOFE SUPER EXPRESS) 'MOD. 66' BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. G12990, 65cm. blued nitro sighted barrel, blued receiver, fitted with a Leupold 'VX-I' 4-12x40mm telescopic sight in quick detachable mounts, 15 1/4in. pistolgrip stock including 3/4in. ventilated rubber recoil pad, raised Monte Carlo cheek-piece, chequered grip and fore-end, set triggers, sling mounts.

A PRE-WAR GERMAN 8X57mm BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 2169, 21 1/4in. nitro sighted barrel (proved in 2009), receiver marked 'GEWEHRFABRIK DANZIG' on the side-wall and fitted with an Oigee 6x telescopic sight in quick detachable mounts, 14in. pistolgrip stock, raised cheek-piece, chequered grip, schnabel fore-end, sling mounts (some surface corrosion throughout).

REMINGTON. A .22-250 (REM.) 'MODEL 700' BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. C6737633, 24in. blued nitro barrel (rear-sight element removed), blued receiver fitted with Burris mounts and rings, 13 1/2in. pistolgrip stock, raised cheek-piece, chequered grip and fore-end, sling eyes, in universal case.

MAUSER. A 7X64mm 'MOD. 66' BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. G30603, 65cm. blued nitro sighted barrel, fitted with a Zeiss 'Diasta' 8x52 telescopic sight in quick detachable mounts, blued receiver with bright telescoping bolt engraved on each side with a woodland scene involving roe deer on one side and red deer on the other, 14 1/2in/ figured pistolgrip stock including 3/4in. ventilated rubber recoil-pad, raised Monte Carlo cheek-piece, grip and fore-end each carved with panels of foliage, set triggers, sling mounts.

A FINE GERMAN 9.3X62mm BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 3123, 55cm. blued nitro barrel marked 'CAL. 9,3X62 NR. 3123' in gold, matt ramp-mounted bead fore-sight, scroll engraved matt block-mounted rear-sight of two folding leaves each with gold-inlaid centre-line, case-hardened scroll engraved receiver, fitted with a Schmidt & Bender 1.25-4x20 telescopic sight in quick detachable mounts, 14in. well figured pistolgrip stock, raised cheek-piece, chequered grip and fore-end, ebony fore-end cap, case-hardened scroll engraved pistolgrip- cap with hinged trap-cover with gold-inlaid initials, case-hardened scroll engraved magazine floor-plate and trigger -guard, sling eyes. This rifle appears to be very little used.

* A GERMAN 7X57mm BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE REBARRELLED BY W.J. JEFFERY & CO., serial no. 35799, 23 3/4in. blued nitro barrel signed 'NEW BARREL BY. W.J. JEFFERY & CO. LTD., 26 BURY ST., ST. JAMES' LONDON S.W.', block-mounted bead fore-sight, block-mounted rear-sight of one standing and two folding leaves, blued receiver, 15in. figured pistolgrip stock, chequered grip and fore-end, horn fore-end cap and pistolgrip-cap, set triggers, silver escutcheon, sling eyes, in full length leather rifle case, the lid initialled 'J.M.S.'. Provenance : Air Marshal Sir John Maitland Salmond, GCB, CMG, CVO, DSO with Bar, and by decent to the vendor Joy Bell, Salmond's eldest grandchild. Other Notes: Salmond used this rifle for hunting whilst in South Africa and Nigeria at the beginning of his military career. Salmond graduated from Sandhurst in 1901 and saw action in the closing stages of the second Boer War with the King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment. He joined the West African Frontier Force in 1903 but was soon returned to England as medically unfit. Salmond learned to fly in 1912 and commanded several Royal Flying Corps formations during the First World War and became Director-General of Military Aeronautics at the War Office. Upon creation of the RAF he was promoted to General Officer Commanding the RAF in the Field leading the RAF Iraq Command in 1923/4 and helped suppress rebellious troops for King Feisal. He was appointed Chief of the Air Staff in 1930 relinquishing this post in 1933 when he was appointed Marshal of the Royal Air Force.

* ROSS. A .280 (ROSS) '1905' STRAIGHT-PULL BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. B5839, 28in. blued nitro barrel, block-mounted bead fore-sight with hinged tunnel-cover, block-mounted rear-sight of one standing and two folding leaves calibrated to 300 yards, blued receiver marked 'ROSS RIFLE CO. QUEBEC. CANADA. 1905 PATENTED', 14 1/2in. figured pistolgrip stock with chequered grip and fore-end, silver escutcheon, sling eyes, in full length brass-cornered canvas and leather rifle case, the lid with George Gibbs trade label.

E. SCHMIDT & HABERMANN. AN 8X57mm BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 5546, 23 1/2in. blued nitro barrel (proved in 2009) with full length raised matt sighting rib and signed 'E. SCHMIDT & HABERMANN' and 'SUHL I/TH', bead fore-sight, rear-sight of one standing and one folding leaf, border engraved receiver with matt receiver-ring, fitted with bases for quick detachable scope mounts, 14 1/2in. figured pistolgrip stock including 1/2in. rubber recoil pad, raised cheek-piece, chequered grip and schnabel fore-end, engraved mounts including magazine floor-plate with lever locking-catch and hinged bullet-trap cover on the underside of the butt, rounded pistolgrip-cap with gold-inlaid crest, sling mounts, and brown leather sling.

W.J. JEFFERY & CO. A .333 (RIMLESS NITRO EXPRESS) BOLT-MAGAZINE CROSS-OVER STOCK SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 23545, 25in. nitro barrel signed 'W.J. JEFFERY & CO. LTD. 13 KING ST. ST. JAMES, LONDON. S.W.', ramp-mounted fore-sight with crude element, block-mounted rear-sight of one standing and two folding leaves numbered from '1' to '5', blued receiver tapped for scope mounts, 14 1/2in. pistolgrip stock (small repair to toe of butt), chequered grip and fore-end, sling mounts, leather sling.

B.S.A. CO. A .303 'LEE SPEED PATENTS' BOLT-MAGAZINE RIFLE OF SERVICE TYPE, serial no. 20110, 30 1/4in. nitro barrel (reproved in 2009) sighted to 1,800 yards, fore-sight with Parker protector, receiver with dust- cover and magazine cut-off, 13 1/4in. semi-pistolgrip stock, long range volley sights, sling mounts, leather shoulder sling and leather target sling.

STEYR. A .308 (WIN.) MANNLICHER 'MOD. L' BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 23997, 60cm. blued spirally fluted nitro sighted barrel, receiver mounted with a Weaver 'K4-F' telescopic sight in quick detachable mounts, 13 3/4in. figured pistolgrip stock including 3/4in. ventilated rubber recoil pad, raised Monte Carlo comb, chequered grip and fore-end, sling mounts, leather sling.

STEYR. A .308 (WIN.) MANNLICHER 'MOD. SSG.69' BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 145092, 65cm. nitro sighted barrel, receiver fitted with a Khales 'ZF69' 6x42 telescopic sight in quick detachable mounts, 13 3/4in. figured pistolgrip stock including 1 3/4in. factory plastic extension, stippled swelled grip and fore-end, the left side of the butt with presentation plaque engraved 'PRESENTED BY MAJ. GEN. J.M. LEKHANYA TO GEN. J.J. GELDENHUYS IN APPRECIATION OF GOOD COOPERATION ESTABLISHED BETWEEN RLDF AND SADF AUG. 1990', sling mounts.

STEYR. A 6.5mm (MS) 'M.1903' BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 66 (partially obscured by scope mount), 22 1/2in. blued sighted nitro barrel, blued receiver, fitted with a period German telescopic sight marked 'ZUM SCHARFSTELLEN' and in tunnel mounts, 14 1/2in. figured pistolgrip stock, raised cheek-piece, chequered grip and fore-end, sling mounts, leather sling.

CARL GUSTAF. A 7mm (REM. MAG.) BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE SHOT & REGULATED BY HOLLAND & HOLLAND, serial no. 279, 60cm. blued nitro sighted barrel signed 'SHOT AND REGULATED BY HOLLAND & HOLLAND, 13 BRUTON STREET, LONDON' (fore-sight missing), blued receiver, 14in. pistolgrip stock with Monte Carlo comb, chequered grip and fore-end.

ARMURERIE VAN HEER, NAMUR. A FINE 9.3X62mm BOLT-MAGAZINE STUTZEN SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 1083, 21 3/4in. blacked barrel signed 'ARMURERIE VAN HEER - NAMUR', matt ramp-mounted bead fore- sight, block-mounted standing rear-sight with gold-inlaid centre-line, blacked receiver, 15 3/8in. well figured pistolgrip including 7/8in. rubber recoil pad, raised cheek-piece, chequered grip and fore-end, blacked mounts including pistolgrip-cap with gold-inlaid initials 'AB', sling eyes. This rifle appears to be very little used.

DWM. A BOER WAR 7mm 'MODEL 1896' BOLT-MAGAZINE SERVICE RIFLE, serial no. 3853, 29in. blued barrel (proved in 2009) sighted to 2,000 metres, blued receiver, 13 1/8in. straight-hand stock marked with the silver- inlaid initials 'P-O' on the right side of the butt, blued mounts, sling mounts (some wear to finish), German inspection marks, matching numbers throughout.

MAUSER. A FINE .416 (RIGBY) ANNIVERSARY '1898-1998' DOUBLE SQUARE BRIDGE MAGNUM BOLT- MAGAZINE BIG GAME RIFLE, serial no. R50/100, 25 3/4in. blacked nitro barrel marked with Mauser banner and '1898 1998' at the breech, matt ramp-mounted bead fore-sight, block-mounted rear-sight of one standing and two folding leaves, blacked receiver marked 'MAUSER WERKE OBERNDORF A/N' on the side-wall, 15in. figured pistolgrip stock including 3/4in. rubber recoil-pad, raised cheek-piece, chequered grip and fore-end, sling mounts, in original close-fitted full length leather rifle case lined in dark blue baize, with original factory test target. This rifle appears to be virtually unused.

BROWNING. A 7X64mm 'MOD. EUROPEAN' BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 95862NN351, 56cm. blued nitro sighted barrel fitted with ventilated quarter-rib, blued receiver fitted with adjustable scope rail and Doctor red-dot sight, 14 1/2in. figured pistolgrip stock including 5/8in. rubber recoil-pad, raised Monte Carlo cheek-piece, chequered grip and schnabel fore-end, set trigger, sling eyes, in plastic universal case with leather sling and tool kit.

J.P. SAUER & SOHN. AN 8X68Smm '80' BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. E17389, 26in. blued nitro sighted barrel, blued receiver marked 'SAUER 80', fitted with a Zeiss 'Diavari-Z' 2,5-10x52 telescopic sight in quick detachable mounts, 15in. figured pistolgrip stock including 3/4in. ventilated rubber recoil-pad, raised Monte Carlo cheek-piece, chequered grip and fore-end, set trigger, sling mounts.

HANS PIFFL. A 7X64mm BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE WITH CROSS-OVER STOCK, serial no. 1284.56, 24in. blued octagonal to round nitro barrel (proved in 2009) with full length raised matt sighting flat signed 'HANS PIFFL, BADEN', bead fore-sight, rear-sight of one standing and one folding leaf, blued scroll engraved receiver, fitted with a Kahles 'Helia-Super' telescopic sight in quick detachable mounts, 14 1/2in. figured pistolgrip stock including 3/4in. ventilated rubber recoil pad, raised cheek-piece, chequered grip and fore-end, dark horn schnabel fore-end cap, set triggers, scroll engraved mounts, an applied panel to the right side of the butt engraved with the names of past owners, sling mounts.

JOH. SPRINGER. A FINE .375 (H&H MAG.) BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 11002, 25 3/4in. blued nitro barrel signed 'JOH. SPRINGERS ERBEN, GEWEHRFABRIKANTEN, WEIN', matt scroll engraved ramp-mounted bead fore-sight with flip-over moon-sight, matt scroll engraved block-mounted rear-sight of one standing and two folding leaves, blued scroll engraved receiver with long tang and tapped for scope mounts, 15in. well figured unchequered pistolgrip stock including 5/8in. rubber recoil-pad, raised cheek-piece, ebony fore -end cap, set trigger, blued scroll engraved trigger-guard and extended magazine floor-plate with gold-inlaid '375 H&H MAG', sling eyes. This rifle appears to be virtually unused.

WINCHESTER. A PRE-'64 .338 (WIN. MAG.) 'MODEL 70' BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 459442, 25in. blued nitro sighted barrel, blued receiver, fitted with a Zeiss 'Diavari-ZA' 1,5-6x42 telescopic sight with Butler Creek caps, 13 3/4in. black synthetic pistolgrip stock including 3/4in. rubber recoil-pad, magazine floor-plate engraved 'NICKY BLUNT / ARUSHA', sling eyes. Provenance : Formally the property of Nicky Blunt, son of Commander Blunt, Game Warden and author of Elephant and himself a famous professional hunter.

WINCHESTER. A PRE-'64 .250-3000 (SAV.) 'MODEL 70' BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 56002, 24in. blued nitro barrel (proved in 2009, rear-sight removed), blued receiver tapped on the rear of the side -wall for an aperture sight (not present), fitted with a Weaver 'K4' telescopic sight in Weaver mounts, 13 1/2in. figured pistolgrip stock (small section removed when aperture sight was fitted), raised cheek-piece, chequered grip and fore-end, magazine floor-plate marked 'SUPER GRADE', Winchester pressed horn pistolgrip cap, sling eyes, and retaining some original faded blued finish.

* GEORGE GIBBS. A .303 FARQUHARSON PATENT FALLING-BLOCK SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 17930, 24 1/4in. replacement blued nitro sighted barrel (proved in 2009), reblued scroll engraved action numbered '884' and signed 'GEORGE GIBBS BRISTOL' on the left side and with safety-catch and gold-inlaid 'BOLTED' on the other, 14 1/4in. figured pistolgrip stock including 5/8in. rubber recoil-pad (fore-end replaced), chequered grip and fore- end, silver escutcheon, scroll engraved pistolgrip-cap with hinged trap-cover, sling eyes.

A SWEDISH 8X58Rmm ROLLING-BLOCK SERVICE RIFLE, serial no. 3476, dated '1871', arsenal rebarrel from 12mm, 84cm. blued nitro barrel (proved in 2009) sighted to 1,600 metres, case-hardened action, 13 3/4in. regulation stock, the butt with brass roundel marked '4R. / B. / NO. 2431', the barrel and receiver with crowned 'C' for Husqvarna factory.

STEYR. A 6.5 (MS) 'M.1903' MANNLICHER SCHOENAUER BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 22047, 22 1/2in. blued nitro sighted barrel, blued receiver, 14 1/4in. figured pistolgrip stock, raised cheek-piece, chequered grip and fore-end, sling mounts, green nylon sling, reblued throughout.

MAUSER. AN 8mm 'MODEL B' BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 26747, circa 1908, 23 3/4in. nitro barrel with ramp-mounted bead fore-sight, rear tangent sight, the receiver fitted with bases for quick detachable scope rings (rings not present), side-wall engraved 'WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER-OBERNDORF A/N', 14 1/4in. semi-pistolgrip stock including 1in. ventilated rubber recoil pad, cheek-piece, magazine floor-plate with lever locking-catch, sling mounts.

A SWISS 7.5X55mm 'MODEL 1911' BOLT-MAGAZINE SERVICE RIFLE, serial no. 926, 30 5/8in. blued barrel (proved in 2009), rear tangent sight calibrated to 2000 metres, blued receiver marked 'F. GRUNDER THUN', 13 1/4in. pistolgrip stock, six round magazine.