Main Sale - September 2012 : Sale A1066 Lot 1136 - S1
SR007 A VERY FINE, DAMMENHAYN-ENGRAVED .308WIN. BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 1606,

Product Details

SR007
A VERY FINE, DAMMENHAYN-ENGRAVED .308WIN. BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 1606,
22 3/8in. nitro barrel with partially matted sight rib gold-inlaid with the serial number and calibre designation, engraved and gold highlighted open sights and two folding leaf sights for 50, 100 and 200 metres, matt ramp-mounted bead fore-sight, the receiver (with thumb cutout) mounted with a Swarovski 2,5-10x42 Habicht telescopic sight in engraved quickly-detachable mounts, mount bases finely engraved with a basket weave pattern, bright receiver finely carved with twisted ropework borders with gold line highlights and a central design of stylised fowl in a celtic knot, carved in high relief on a stippled background, elongated top-strap, recoil blocks with further celtic designs, bolt with gold line details and engraved with rope and knot work, with gold highlighted chequered circular panels and gold 'SAFE' detail, hinged floorplate with push button release, exquisitely adorned with gold line details and interlacing celtic endless knots, the triggerguard and tang engraved en suite with further basket weave patterning, triggerguard tang signed 'A. Dammenhayn', slim highly-figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, finely engraved sling swivels, horn finial, 14 5/8in. pull including 1/2in. leather recoil pad

Other Notes: The vendor kindly informs us that the optimum factory round for the rifle is with a 165 grain bullet.
He informs us that the rifle will consistently group five rounds in under 20mm at 100 metres.
Estimate £8,000-10,000

S1