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2516
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$4,370.00
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*CUSTOM MAUSER DANGEROUS GAME RIFLE WITH ZEISS SCOPE.SN 114661. Cal. .375 H&H. This nicely appointed rifle started life as a Type A Mauser Commercial Sporter, with 24″ round bbl, fitted with sleeved-on island base for one standing, four folding leaf express rear sight; banded-on sling eye, and typical Commercial Mauser banded-on front ramp with silver bead. Top of bbl has been stamped with caliber. Standard length large ring commercial action with stippled receiver ring around Mauser banner, has been fitted with Talley scope bases and Timney trigger. Left side of action has typical late “Mauser – Werke” markings and proofs. Bolt has had new swept pear-shaped knob installed, bent for low scope use, and Model 70 type safety installed in shroud. Flush bottom metal is numbered to action, and has hinged floorplate retained by button in trigger guard bow. Action and bottom metal have been cut away at front to accept .375 magnum length cartridges. A new cast long follower has been installed. Classic H&H style plain European walnut horn capped pistol grip stock is very well fitted and finished, and features brown Olde English pad, right hand shadow line cheekpiece, recoil bolt, point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and an ebony forend tip. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-11/16″. Weight without scope: 8 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. Zeiss Diavari – C 1.5 – 4.5 scope with duplex reticle is in Talley QD rings, and has orig lens covers. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all of its custom finishes on wood and metal. Rust blue on metal parts is very nicely done, and all parts correctly polished. There are a few light marks in hand rubbed oil finish of stock. Bore is excellent. Action smooth. Scope has some old ring marks on bbl. Optics excellent. A good handling rifle ready for your next safari. 4-55051 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 2516
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. |