March 2023 Sealed Bid Auction : Sale S0323 Lot 4269
J.H. BANZIGER - ST. GALLEN 7.5x55mm (SWISS) MARTINI-ACTION MATCH-RIFLE, serial no. 103,

Product Details

* J.H. BANZIGER - ST. GALLEN 7.5x55mm (SWISS) MARTINI-ACTION MATCH-RIFLE, serial no. 103,
circa 1915, 33 1/2in. heavy nitro reproved (in 2022) fluted barrel signed H. Sommerhalder. Aarau, the first third of the barrel with railed sight flat, raised block mounted post fore-sight, adjustable notch rear-sight, plain nickel-plated Martini-type drop-ramp action, signed 'J.H. BANZIGER - ST. GALLEN.', complex finger-spurred triggerguard bow forming the underlever, double set-triggers, walnut butt-stock with cheekpiece, the right side with inlaid brass escutcheon signed 'J. BAR. AMRISWELL.', Swiss-style heel plate, half-length fore-end (loss to left-side leading edge), 12in. pull including 2in. wooden extension, leather sling, weight 11lb. 11oz.

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Estimate £200-300

S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act