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2289a
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$6,900.00
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Revised: 10/1/2014
James D. Julia Auctioneers complies with all federal laws and regulations (Please review our Ivory Position Statement): James D. Julia cannot guarantee the age of the ivory on this gun. So all ivory will be removed. You are buying the gun only. You will not and cannot acquire the ivory. *L. BROWNELL STYLE CUSTOM MAUSER DANGEROUS GAME RIFLE WITH SCOPE.SN 4564. Cal. .375 H & H. 24″ Medium weight round sporter bbl is fitted with tall quarter rib which extends over action receiver ring and forms scope base. A rectangular panel on top of rib is stippled, and a one standing, two folding leaf express sight has been fitted. Bbl also features banded-on front sling eye and front sight base mounted with height extension and ivory bead. Left rear of bbl is marked with caliber. Model 1909 Argentine Mauser action has had rear tang extended to form base for tang safety. Front portion of magazine box is extended to accept long cartridge. A Canjar trigger has been fitted and bolt shroud replaced with FN type. Bolt handle has pear shaped knob with four teardrop panels of checkering. Bolt body has been engine turned. A button has been welded to floorplate release inside trigger guard bow, which has been nicely streamlined. Beautifully marbled and nicely figured “English” walnut stock measures 13-5/8″ over black Decelerator solid pad. Stock features nicely shaped, shadow line, swept right hand cheekpiece, and exceptionally well cut borderless point pattern checkering at grip and around forearm. Other appointments include ebony forearm tip, sling eye, and very fine scroll engraved trap grip cap, cover gold inlaid with initials “RBL”. Trap contains a small Allen wrench to adjust trigger. A Leupold Vari-X III 1.5 – 5 X scope with duplex reticle is in Talley type mounts stamped “LB”. Drop at heel: approx 2″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight with scope: 9 lbs 5 oz. LOP: 13-5/8″. PROVENANCE: The Dr. Edmund Lewis Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining approx 95% orig custom blue. Stock retains most of its orig finish with a number of small handling marks and dents. Checkering is lightly worn. Bore is excellent. Action is smooth. Scope is excellent, with a few small marks. Crisp optics. 4-51221 MGM2 (4,500-6,500) – Lot 2289a
Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 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. |