*JOSEF WINKLER OBILTSCHNIG ENGRAVED MAUSER SPORTING RIFLE WITH ZEISS SCOPE.

*JOSEF WINKLER OBILTSCHNIG ENGRAVED MAUSER SPORTING RIFLE WITH ZEISS SCOPE. SN 1939.55. Cal. 9.3 x 64 Brenneke. This nicely appointed Austrian rifle in a caliber generally regarded as the equal of the 375 H & H, has 24″ one third octagon, 2/3 round, bbl with integral matted rib. “Josef Winkler – Ferlach – Austria” is gold inlaid on unmatted portion of rib. Right side of bbl is stamped “Bohler Spezial – Stahl” with 1955 Ferlach proofs at rear. Left bbl is stamped with “42 1209” and “9.3/64”. Single standing U-notch rear sight is dovetailed through raised rear portion of rib, and square bead front longitudinally dovetailed into raised front base. Model 98 Mauser large ring action has been modified with addition of non-automatic tang safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), Timney trigger, claw bases installed, front base dovetailed through saddle soldered to receiver ring, and nicely shaped butter-knife bolt handle. Bolt body and extractor are engine-turned. Standard bottom metal has added shotgun type steel trigger guard. Double set triggers have been removed. All metal parts are engraved with nearly full coverage very finely executed shaded open flowing scrolled acanthus. This finely rendered work extends to floorplate and trigger guard where it frames vignettes of dangerous game, inlaid in silver high relief. An alert cape buffalo bull in reeded background is on floorplate; rearing Kodiak bear in woodlands on trigger guard bow. This fine work was done by highly regarded Ferlach engraver Albin Obiltschnig, whose signature is in shield on trigger guard tang. Classic Austrian lightly streaked European walnut stock measures 13-3/4″ over red “Old English” pad, and features slightly hog-backed comb, fluted “Tyrolean” right hand cheekpiece. long ebony forend tip, and 28 LPI checkering with single line and mullered borders. Horn grip cap with white line spacer has monogram “WC” in raised relief silver on central oval. Classic European brown leather sling has stitched in rubber friction piece. Zeiss DIAVARI – C 1.5 – 4.5 scope with duplex reticle is in customized Leupold rings. Drop at heel: approx 3″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Weight without scope: 7 lbs. 11.5 oz, LOP 13-3/4″. CONDITION: Fine. Metal retains 80 – 90% of what may be orig blue, silvered at sharp edges, and browning on floorplate and trigger guard. Stock retains most of its orig finish, wearing through at carry points, with numerous small marks. Checkering is slightly worn and dirty. There is a longitudinal crack on right side of forend tip. Sling is fine. Scope is excellent, brilliant optics. Bore is excellent. 4-41126 MGM74 (3,000-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011

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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	1111	$5,462.50	JOSEF WINKLER OBILTSCHNIG ENGRAVED MAUSER SPORTING RIFLE WITH ZEISS SCOPE. SN 1939.55. Cal. 9.3 x 64 Brenneke. This nicely appointed Austrian rifle in a caliber generally regarded as the equal of the 375 H & H, has 24″ one third octagon, 2/3 round, bbl with integral matted rib. “Josef Winkler – Ferlach – Austria” is gold inlaid on unmatted portion of rib. Right side of bbl is stamped “Bohler Spezial – Stahl” with 1955 Ferlach proofs at rear. Left bbl is stamped with “42 1209” and “9.3/64”. Single standing U-notch rear sight is dovetailed through raised rear portion of rib, and square bead front longitudinally dovetailed into raised front base. Model 98 Mauser large ring action has been modified with addition of non-automatic tang safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), Timney trigger, claw bases installed, front base dovetailed through saddle soldered to receiver ring, and nicely shaped butter-knife bolt handle. Bolt body and extractor are engine-turned. Standard bottom metal has added shotgun type steel trigger guard. Double set triggers have been removed. All metal parts are engraved with nearly full coverage very finely executed shaded open flowing scrolled acanthus. This finely rendered work extends to floorplate and trigger guard where it frames vignettes of dangerous game, inlaid in silver high relief. An alert cape buffalo bull in reeded background is on floorplate; rearing Kodiak bear in woodlands on trigger guard bow. This fine work was done by highly regarded Ferlach engraver Albin Obiltschnig, whose signature is in shield on trigger guard tang. Classic Austrian lightly streaked European walnut stock measures 13-3/4″ over red “Old English” pad, and features slightly hog-backed comb, fluted “Tyrolean” right hand cheekpiece. long ebony forend tip, and 28 LPI checkering with single line and mullered borders. Horn grip cap with white line spacer has monogram “WC” in raised relief silver on central oval. Classic European brown leather sling has stitched in rubber friction piece. Zeiss DIAVARI – C 1.5 – 4.5 scope with duplex reticle is in customized Leupold rings. Drop at heel: approx 3″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Weight without scope: 7 lbs. 11.5 oz, LOP 13-3/4″. CONDITION: Fine. Metal retains 80 – 90% of what may be orig blue, silvered at sharp edges, and browning on floorplate and trigger guard. Stock retains most of its orig finish, wearing through at carry points, with numerous small marks. Checkering is slightly worn and dirty. There is a longitudinal crack on right side of forend tip. Sling is fine. Scope is excellent, brilliant optics. Bore is excellent. 4-41126 MGM74 (3,000-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 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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