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$891.00

*TEXAS RANGER USED REMINGTON MODEL 742 SEMI-AUTO RIFLE. Cal. 30-06. SN 36253. Early 742 with 22″ rnd bbl, ramp front sight, removed rear sight. The receiver is mounted with Weaver rings containing a 4X scope. The forearm has the early style ribbing on each side and the semi-pistol grip stock is uncheckered with a checkered alloy buttplate. The left side of the receiver is hand engraved “D.P.S. 26025”. This rifle was owned and used by Texas Ranger Ralph Rohatsch Sr. when he was a Texas Ranger and is accompanied by a notarized letter from Ralph Rohatsch Jr. dated July 1, 2004 stating that this rifle was owned and used by his father during his law enforcement career. Also accompanying is a letter from the Texas Dept. of Public Safety dated Feb. 28, 1969 addressed to “Ranger Ralph Robert Rohatsch” expressing appreciation for his years of faithful service upon his retirement. Also included is a copy of a newspaper article regarding Mr. Rohatsch at his retirement. It reports that Mr. Rohatsch was one of the orig, fifty, motorcycle patrolman for the Texas Highway Dept. before the formation of the Texas Rangers. Also accompanying is a copy of a photograph of eight rangers of Company D at Alice, TX in December 1943, which includes Ralph Rohatsch. Another photograph is of a long row of motorcycle policemen in front of the capitol building, one of which is presumably Mr. Rohatsch. CONDITION: Very fine. Retains most of its orig factory finish to both metal and wood with only minor handling & use nicks & scratches. Crisp mechanics, bright shiny bore. 4-53897 JR22 (500-1,000)


Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005
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