Revised: 3/9/2014

Please Note: Geoff Sturgess can not find the original document. He purchased the gun from an English dealer who had acquired it from another English dealer who bought the Sir Vivian Fuchs Collection. Geoff will provide a document from his dealer testifying this.

*◊ VERY FINE CARL WALTHER MODEL 1 RIFLE OF SIR VIVIAN FUCHS.

SN 13423. Cal. 22 long rifle. Exceptionally hard to find pre WWII Model 1 carbine made by Carl Walther Waffenfabrik, Zella-Mehlis. Sporter configuration, 3-position flip up rear sight, half stock, finely checkered wrist, Walther banner marked buttplate & rear receiver, left bbl marked crown over “N”, and “Nitro” and, left trigger guard marked with tiny “MADE IN GERMANY”. This particular rifle was once owned by Sir Vivian Fuchs, a noted Antarctic explorer with the Scott Polar Institute of Cambridge, who is said to have used this gun for self defense during several polar expeditions. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very fine. Bluing is 98%, bore frosted, but should clean up. Stock presents well but has 4″ split on bottom by front screw, replacement magazine is unmarked. 4-53188 DW22 (550-850) – Lot 3237

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3237	$1,035.00	Revised: 3/9/2014 Please Note: Geoff Sturgess can not find the original document. He purchased the gun from an English dealer who had acquired it from another English dealer who bought the Sir Vivian Fuchs Collection. Geoff will provide a document from his dealer testifying this. ◊ VERY FINE CARL WALTHER MODEL 1 RIFLE OF SIR VIVIAN FUCHS. SN 13423. Cal. 22 long rifle. Exceptionally hard to find pre WWII Model 1 carbine made by Carl Walther Waffenfabrik, Zella-Mehlis. Sporter configuration, 3-position flip up rear sight, half stock, finely checkered wrist, Walther banner marked buttplate & rear receiver, left bbl marked crown over “N”, and “Nitro” and, left trigger guard marked with tiny “MADE IN GERMANY”. This particular rifle was once owned by Sir Vivian Fuchs, a noted Antarctic explorer with the Scott Polar Institute of Cambridge, who is said to have used this gun for self defense during several polar expeditions. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very fine. Bluing is 98%, bore frosted, but should clean up. Stock presents well but has 4″ split on bottom by front screw, replacement magazine is unmarked. 4-53188 DW22 (550-850) – Lot 3237 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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*◊ VERY FINE CARL WALTHER MODEL 1 RIFLE OF SIR VIVIAN FUCHS.