*BLASER MODEL K77 SIDEPLATE SINGLE SHOT STALKING RIFLE.

*BLASER MODEL K77 SIDEPLATE SINGLE SHOT STALKING RIFLE. SN 3/86168. Cal. 7 mm Mag. Rare Dural frame, lightweight stalking rifle with 24-1/4″ tapered rnd lightweight bbl with pedestal mounted front sight & pedestal mounted fixed rear sight. Chamber end of bbl has a special block with a square bridge at chamber end that is mounted with Bock side swinging, return to zero mount & rings containing a Leupold VariX III 3.5-10X-50mm scope. Mounted in spectacular exhibition grade Circassian walnut with schnable tip forearm & pistol grip stock with roachback comb & fluted European style cheekpiece, 14-1/2″ over the orig thin Blaser pad. It has an oval ebony grip cap & there is a toe trap on bottom of stock with recesses for four cartridges. Bottom of bbl has a safari sling mount with a corresponding loop on bottom of stock. Receiver, sidelocks & appended metal are all exquisitely engraved by the famous engraver, Martin Strolz. Left side plate is deep relief chisel engraved with full vignette of a raebuck & three does in a very detailed forest scene. Right side plate is equally beautifully deep relief chisel engraved with the full vignette of two European stags & two hinds all in an extremely detailed woodland scene. Bottom of receiver has the deep relief chisel engraved vignette of two Big Horn sheep in a forested mountain scene. Balance of receiver, trigger guard, forend iron, opening lever & top tang are also beautifully deep relief chisel engraved with intertwined foliate arabesque patterns with dark stippled background. Chamber area of bbl, front scope block, front & rear sights are also beautifully engraved in lighter style with matching patterns and have decorative gold wire inlay. Martin Strolz is a world-renown Austrian engraver, only thirty years old but with sixteen years training & experience. He has both studied & taught at some of Austria’s & Germany’s most famous engraving schools and has done work for a number of Austria’s most famous makers as well as private commissions. His work has been published in a number of European & American publications. Accompanied by a letter from Mr. Strolz, dated 2005, to the consignor, all in German. Also accompanied by a CD of Mr. Strolz’ work. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, as new, probably unfired since engraving. Receiver, trigger guard, forend iron & toe trap retain about all of their fine alloy finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, crisp optics. 4-35549 JR449 (10,000-15,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008

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
	1242	$10,350.00	BLASER MODEL K77 SIDEPLATE SINGLE SHOT STALKING RIFLE. SN 3/86168. Cal. 7 mm Mag. Rare Dural frame, lightweight stalking rifle with 24-1/4″ tapered rnd lightweight bbl with pedestal mounted front sight & pedestal mounted fixed rear sight. Chamber end of bbl has a special block with a square bridge at chamber end that is mounted with Bock side swinging, return to zero mount & rings containing a Leupold VariX III 3.5-10X-50mm scope. Mounted in spectacular exhibition grade Circassian walnut with schnable tip forearm & pistol grip stock with roachback comb & fluted European style cheekpiece, 14-1/2″ over the orig thin Blaser pad. It has an oval ebony grip cap & there is a toe trap on bottom of stock with recesses for four cartridges. Bottom of bbl has a safari sling mount with a corresponding loop on bottom of stock. Receiver, sidelocks & appended metal are all exquisitely engraved by the famous engraver, Martin Strolz. Left side plate is deep relief chisel engraved with full vignette of a raebuck & three does in a very detailed forest scene. Right side plate is equally beautifully deep relief chisel engraved with the full vignette of two European stags & two hinds all in an extremely detailed woodland scene. Bottom of receiver has the deep relief chisel engraved vignette of two Big Horn sheep in a forested mountain scene. Balance of receiver, trigger guard, forend iron, opening lever & top tang are also beautifully deep relief chisel engraved with intertwined foliate arabesque patterns with dark stippled background. Chamber area of bbl, front scope block, front & rear sights are also beautifully engraved in lighter style with matching patterns and have decorative gold wire inlay. Martin Strolz is a world-renown Austrian engraver, only thirty years old but with sixteen years training & experience. He has both studied & taught at some of Austria’s & Germany’s most famous engraving schools and has done work for a number of Austria’s most famous makers as well as private commissions. His work has been published in a number of European & American publications. Accompanied by a letter from Mr. Strolz, dated 2005, to the consignor, all in German. Also accompanied by a CD of Mr. Strolz’ work. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, as new, probably unfired since engraving. Receiver, trigger guard, forend iron & toe trap retain about all of their fine alloy finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, crisp optics. 4-35549 JR449 (10,000-15,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008 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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