Bindra's rifle sold for Rs 20 lakhs

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Bindra's rifle sold for Rs 20 lakhs

Post by to_saptarshi » Sat Feb 05, 2011 12:40 am

Just came to know in a recent charity auction organised by Rahul Bose, Bindra's rifle that fetched the first individual olympic gold in india sold for Rs 20 lacs , Sachin Tendulkars bat with which he reportedly scored the 163 run innings against New Zealand bagged the highest amount of Rs. 42 Lacs.

Anyone knows who bought bindra's rifle ?
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Re: Bindra's rifle sold for Rs 20 lakhs

Post by Katana » Sat Feb 05, 2011 8:34 am

Proof that cricket is more popular than shooting sports? :lol:
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Re: Bindra's rifle sold for Rs 20 lakhs

Post by nagarifle » Sat Feb 05, 2011 8:52 am

i got few bats laying around. wonder how much they will bring :lol:
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Re: Bindra's rifle sold for Rs 20 lakhs

Post by Tai Ahom » Sat Feb 05, 2011 5:39 pm

A Naga with a bat instead of a dao will fetch much more than Sachin's :wink:

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