*DARWIN HENSLEY CUSTOM DANGEROUS GAME RIFLE WITH SCOPE.

SN 114952. Cal. .460 Weatherby Mag. Starting with an orig commercial Mauser double square solid side wall magnum length action and original number 20 bottom metal specially made by Mauser for very large cartridges, such as .505 Gibbs, a very fine classically shaped 24″ round bbl with integral recoil lug, was fitted. One standing, one folding leaf express rear sight is dovetailed through matted quarter rib. Sling eye is banded on as is ramp front sight with longitudinally dovetailed gold bead. Bottom of bbl is stamped “223″, left side engraved “460 Weatherby”. Action is stamped “Mauser – Werke A – G. Oberndorf a/N.” on solid side wall. Claw bases have been fitted, and action engraved. Orig bolt has had handle turned down with 5 nicely checkered teardrop panels on knob with snowflake at tip. Scroll engraved custom made bolt shroud with Model 70 type safety has been installed. Original double stage trigger is retained. Original bottom metal has been finished in French gray. Floorplate and action are engraved with meticulously executed semi-relief acanthus scroll with finely stippled shading as background. The fine engraving on floorplate frames Bulino portrait of face-on cape buffalo with ox-peckers flying in front and above, and one perched on his back. Small engravers signature “TB” (?) is at bottom rear of left receiver ring. (Consignor states that it is by “Thierbeau”, no references found.) Nicely sculpted, well marbled, and flame figured European walnut full steel capped pistol grip stock with shadow line right hand cheekpiece measures 14-3/4″ over black Decelerator pad. Stock features floral engraved reinforcing bolts, ebony forend tip, engraved steel grip cap, and sling eye on toe line. 28 LPI modified point pattern borderless checkering wraps around forend. Grip checkering has more finely checkered panel at top of grip. Stock work is exceptional, all lines sharp, and surfaces straight. Wood is relieved slightly behind tangs, as is proper. “D Hensley 1190″ is stamped in bbl channel. Drop at heel: Approx 1-13/16″, drop at comb: Approx 1-5/8″. Weight without scope: 10 lbs. 3 oz. LOP 14-3/4″. Zeiss Diatal – Z 4X rail scope, with fine crosshair reticle is fitted with claw mounts. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all its orig metal finish. Stock has a few dents and minor abrasions, mostly on right side at front and rear of action. Bore is excellent. Scope optics are clear. An exceptional, well thought out, big game rifle. 4-55384 (7,000-11,000) – Lot 2515

Auction: Firearms - March 2015

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
	2515	$8,625.00	DARWIN HENSLEY CUSTOM DANGEROUS GAME RIFLE WITH SCOPE. SN 114952. Cal. .460 Weatherby Mag. Starting with an orig commercial Mauser double square solid side wall magnum length action and original number 20 bottom metal specially made by Mauser for very large cartridges, such as .505 Gibbs, a very fine classically shaped 24″ round bbl with integral recoil lug, was fitted. One standing, one folding leaf express rear sight is dovetailed through matted quarter rib. Sling eye is banded on as is ramp front sight with longitudinally dovetailed gold bead. Bottom of bbl is stamped “223″, left side engraved “460 Weatherby”. Action is stamped “Mauser – Werke A – G. Oberndorf a/N.” on solid side wall. Claw bases have been fitted, and action engraved. Orig bolt has had handle turned down with 5 nicely checkered teardrop panels on knob with snowflake at tip. Scroll engraved custom made bolt shroud with Model 70 type safety has been installed. Original double stage trigger is retained. Original bottom metal has been finished in French gray. Floorplate and action are engraved with meticulously executed semi-relief acanthus scroll with finely stippled shading as background. The fine engraving on floorplate frames Bulino portrait of face-on cape buffalo with ox-peckers flying in front and above, and one perched on his back. Small engravers signature “TB” (?) is at bottom rear of left receiver ring. (Consignor states that it is by “Thierbeau”, no references found.) Nicely sculpted, well marbled, and flame figured European walnut full steel capped pistol grip stock with shadow line right hand cheekpiece measures 14-3/4″ over black Decelerator pad. Stock features floral engraved reinforcing bolts, ebony forend tip, engraved steel grip cap, and sling eye on toe line. 28 LPI modified point pattern borderless checkering wraps around forend. Grip checkering has more finely checkered panel at top of grip. Stock work is exceptional, all lines sharp, and surfaces straight. Wood is relieved slightly behind tangs, as is proper. “D Hensley 1190″ is stamped in bbl channel. Drop at heel: Approx 1-13/16″, drop at comb: Approx 1-5/8″. Weight without scope: 10 lbs. 3 oz. LOP 14-3/4″. Zeiss Diatal – Z 4X rail scope, with fine crosshair reticle is fitted with claw mounts. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all its orig metal finish. Stock has a few dents and minor abrasions, mostly on right side at front and rear of action. Bore is excellent. Scope optics are clear. An exceptional, well thought out, big game rifle. 4-55384 (7,000-11,000) – Lot 2515 Auction: Firearms - March 2015 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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*DARWIN HENSLEY CUSTOM DANGEROUS GAME RIFLE WITH SCOPE.