*CLAYTON NELSON CUSTOM MODEL 98 MAUSER DANGEROUS GAME RIFLE WITH SCOPE.

*CLAYTON NELSON CUSTOM MODEL 98 MAUSER DANGEROUS GAME RIFLE WITH SCOPE. SN 21647. Cal. .375 H & H. This fine custom rifle with 24″ round barrel fitted with quarter rib, sleeved-on sling loop, and front sight, is stamped with caliber, Belgian proof mark, SN, and a crowned “AF” (Francotte ?) on left side. Quarter rib is stippled on top and fitted with one standing, three folding leaf wide V express sight. Standard length Model 98 action has had Warne QD scope bases fitted to stippled receiver ring, and re-contoured bridge. Blackburn trigger has been installed. Bolt with jeweled body has new low profile pear shaped checkered knob. Shroud has been fitted with Model 70 type safety. Bottom metal appears to be by Blackburn. Classically appointed nicely marbled and figured European walnut full capped pistol grip stock measures 14″ over red Silver type pad, and features cleanly sculpted, nicely shaped, double shadow line right hand cheekpiece, steel trap grip cap, rosewood forend tip, island rear sling loop base, and beautifully cut 20 LPI point pattern checkering with mullered borders. Checkering of forend wraps completely around stock. Consignor states that the work is by Clayton Nelson, but his name does not appear in the bbl channel or anywhere else on this rifle. It certainly appears to be his work, as some of the stylistic elements, such as the sculpting of the area around bolt release, and general quality and crispness of workmanship, are nearly a signature. Drop at heel: Approx 1-7/8″, drop at comb: Approx 1-5/8″. Weight: 8 lbs. 4 oz. LOP 14″. Leupold 1 x 4 Vari-X II with duplex crosshair reticle has Warne QD rings. CONDITION: Excellent, showing very little use, with only some minor marks. Bore is excellent. Scope is excellent with some external marks. Front ring has broken screw and needs to be indexed. Optics are clear. 4-45060 MGM184 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

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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	2506	$5,175.00	CLAYTON NELSON CUSTOM MODEL 98 MAUSER DANGEROUS GAME RIFLE WITH SCOPE. SN 21647. Cal. .375 H & H. This fine custom rifle with 24″ round barrel fitted with quarter rib, sleeved-on sling loop, and front sight, is stamped with caliber, Belgian proof mark, SN, and a crowned “AF” (Francotte ?) on left side. Quarter rib is stippled on top and fitted with one standing, three folding leaf wide V express sight. Standard length Model 98 action has had Warne QD scope bases fitted to stippled receiver ring, and re-contoured bridge. Blackburn trigger has been installed. Bolt with jeweled body has new low profile pear shaped checkered knob. Shroud has been fitted with Model 70 type safety. Bottom metal appears to be by Blackburn. Classically appointed nicely marbled and figured European walnut full capped pistol grip stock measures 14″ over red Silver type pad, and features cleanly sculpted, nicely shaped, double shadow line right hand cheekpiece, steel trap grip cap, rosewood forend tip, island rear sling loop base, and beautifully cut 20 LPI point pattern checkering with mullered borders. Checkering of forend wraps completely around stock. Consignor states that the work is by Clayton Nelson, but his name does not appear in the bbl channel or anywhere else on this rifle. It certainly appears to be his work, as some of the stylistic elements, such as the sculpting of the area around bolt release, and general quality and crispness of workmanship, are nearly a signature. Drop at heel: Approx 1-7/8″, drop at comb: Approx 1-5/8″. Weight: 8 lbs. 4 oz. LOP 14″. Leupold 1 x 4 Vari-X II with duplex crosshair reticle has Warne QD rings. CONDITION: Excellent, showing very little use, with only some minor marks. Bore is excellent. Scope is excellent with some external marks. Front ring has broken screw and needs to be indexed. Optics are clear. 4-45060 MGM184 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 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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