Product Details
E. MATHELON
A FINE R. RICHARD ENGRAVED 8X57JRS / 6.5X57R TRIPLE-RIFLE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR DRILLING, serial no. 1655,
23 1/2in. blued nitro barrels with engraved ramp-mounted high visibility bead fore-sight, stippled sighting rib with open sights, fitted with a Swarovski 1,5-6x42 telescopic sight in quickly detachable mounts at the breech-end, the tubes engraved 'E. MATHELON HAUTE - SAVOIE', hold-open toplever, bolstered scoop-backed action with removable striker discs, manual safety, the action and furniture profusely carved with acanthus scrollwork on a matt background, the underside of the action engraved with a vignette two hounds, the triggerguard engraved 'FF' in script, 14 1/2in. highly-figured pistolgrip stock including buttplate, with palm-swell, steel pistolgrip cap engraved with a vignette of mouflon, boar, stag, muntjac and chamois, with sculpted cheekpiece, sling eyes, weight 9lb. 7oz. (including telescopic sight), in a vinyl case
Estimate £7,000-9,000