Medals & Coins, Arms & Armour - 28th November 2024
Lot 414
Œ.W.G.: an 11.15x58mmR Mannlicher Model 1886 Chilean contract straight pull service rifle, serial
Estimate £300 - £400 | Hammer £479
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Description
Œ.W.G.: an 11.15x58mmR Mannlicher Model 1886 Chilean contract straight pull service rifle, serial number 7229II, barrel 32 in., quadrant back sight with pull-out volley sight, forward volley sight fitted to the middle barrel band, straight pull action with magazine for en-bloc clips, full stock with steel furniture, bayonet bar and piling rod, middle barrel band with forward volley sight, Chilean government stamp to the right of the butt. Section 58(2) - no licence required if possessed as a curiosity or ornament.
(132.5cm OAL)
The George Geear Collection