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FORMALLY THE PROPERTY OF L.R. TIPPINS, B.S.A. .303 'LONG LEE' BOLT-MAGAZINE SERVICE RIFLE, serial No. G0680289, 30 1/8in. nitro barrel, protected ramp-mounted fore-sight, flip-up ladder rear-sight, receiver engraved 'L.R. TIPPINS MISTLEY MANNINGTREE' volley sights, magazine cut-off, bolt safety, detachable box magazine, sling swivels, brass buttplate, this rifle has been rebarreled by Fultons and used for target shooting
Provenance: Luke Tippins and his son John were both members of the Colchester Rifle Club, indeed Luke being a founder member. They lived at Mistley on the River Stour. Luke was the local schoolmaster, but his interest in rifles and ballistics led him to leave his profession and become a full time gunsmith. Many of his rifles and shotguns are still to be found in this country and others have been found as far away as Australia.
Luke was a man who did not mince his words, as anyone who has read his book "Modern Rifle Shooting" will know. He was a member of all the C.R.C. teams which challenged the Royal Warwickshire Regiment, then based in Colchester Garrison, to a rifle match in 1900 after the club's inauguration.
An indication of the esteem in which Luke Tippins was held in the world of target shooting, is to be found in a contemporary report on a new book authored by Luke Tippins, in 1910, which stated
" The Rifleman's Companion.
By L. R. TIPPINS. With 6 Illustrations. Crown 8vo.
2s. 6d. net.
The author is well known as a skilled " Inter-
national " shot, who has very exceptional facilities for
experimental work. His knowledge of applied science,
joined to long experience of rifle-making, has placed
him in the front rank of rifle experts.
The new book is practical, while not neglecting
such knowledge of theory as is essential for useful
practice, and shows the rifleman how to get the
best work out of his weapon. "
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Estimate £500-700
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