Product Details
T.T. PROCTOR (GUNMAKER) LTD.
A 7X57MM BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. F7654 / 262,
23in. unsighted nitro reproved barrel (in 2017) engraved 'T.T. PROCTOR (GUNMAKER) LTD. WILMSLOW. ENGLAND', the knox form gold-inlaid in script with the calibre designation, the receiver ring gold-inlaid '262' to the left and engraved 'MAUSER MODELO ARGENTINO 1909', the right serial numbered 'F7654' the sidewall (with thumb cutout) engraved 'DEUTSCHER WAFFEN UND MUNITIONSFABRIKEN BERLIN', the receiver mounted with a Meopta 6x42A telescopic sight, serial no. 71101, in quickly-detachable mounts, recoil blocks, hinged floorplate engraved with bold acanthus scrollwork and with push button release, well-figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, engraved steel pistolgrip-cap, sling eyes, blank shield escutcheon, 14in. pull including 7/8in. rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. 13oz. (unscoped) and 9lb. (with scope), in its full length leather case
Provenance: The vendor has kindly shared the following recollections about his experiences with the rifle:
"Having tried most other calibres, I believe that the 7x57 (or 275 Rigby if you prefer) is an ideal choice for stalking in the UK. It is flat shooting, easy on the shoulder yet packs quite a punch in a variety of bullet weights. I have had many memorable outings with mine but the following come particularly to mind.
On 8.9.98 I went out on the Garabal Estate near the head of Loch Fyne. The stalker was Winston Churchill and we were joined by my friend Edward Chadfield, a well known sportsman and former proprietor of the Yeaveley Shooting Ground in Derbyshire. The weather was awful even by West Coast standards! We tried to approach a group of stags which involved a long stalk through flooded peat hags When we eventually got to a vantage point the group had moved on, leaving a single switch which I managed to shoot. Despite the rain and mud, it was very satisfying to know that this particular beast was off the hill and would not be causing serious injury to other stags with its long dangerous spikes in the next rut.
In complete contrast was an outing in Glen Artney on 7.9.02. On a beautiful sunny morning I shot a large wild goat with massive horns. I never realised that such specimens were roaming free in UK. It looked more like something out of Africa!
I have had great fun with my 7x57 and regret parting with it but I hope that its new owner will derive as much pleasure from it as I did."
Other Notes: Thirty-eight rounds of Norma softpoint ammunition can be made available to the buyer of this Lot
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Estimate £1,500-2,500
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