*EXQUISITE JOHN BOLLIGER CUSTOM MODEL 70 WITH SCOPE.

Revised: 3/12/2011

Additional Information: The engraving as noted are signed by and executed by note Belgian engraver J. Leunen. Also Please Note: The marks on the barrel flat are Belgian (as they should be) not French.

*EXQUISITE JOHN BOLLIGER CUSTOM MODEL 70 WITH SCOPE. SN 137887. Cal. 338 Winchester Magnum. According to Mountain Riflery Certificate of Authenticity this supreme effort by John Bolliger Stockmaker, Richard Stickley Metalsmith, and Roger Kehr Engraver, took 1435 man hours to complete. When one looks at the quality of fit, finish and care shown in this rifle, one could not doubt the veracity of that number. 24″ Tapered full octagon Krieger match bbl has integrally milled top rib transitioning from raised quarter rib through low swamped area into raised front sight base. Top of rib is finely stippled, and fitted with one standing, two folding leaf express sight, with gold inlaid triangles on each blade, with bright polished rectangles marked for 50, 200, and 300 yards. Bronze front bead with flip-up night sight is longitudinally dovetailed into front base, which is fitted with knurled steel sight cover retained by spring detent. Pre 64 Model 70 action has straightened pear-shaped bolt handle with four round checkered panels on knob, and florally engraved tip. Custom Talley scope bases have been fitted to bridge and receiver ring. Bolt release has been customized and checkered. Custom bottom metal has been fitted featuring hinged straddle floorplate with serrated release lever button in trigger guard bow. All metal parts have been engraved with exceptionally well cut, delicately shaded, flowing scrolled acanthus. Leaves and tendrils have been polished to bright steel accentuating depth. Gold ribbon inlay frames this fine work on most exterior edges of metal. Overall effect of this treatment is quite striking. Central medallion of floorplate portrays Bulino rendering of recumbent roaring lion. Floral gold accents are inlaid on tops of sling eyes. Exceptional, exhibition quality, beautifully marbled, and slightly figured thin-shell walnut stock is meticulously inletted, sculpted, and finished. Highlights include flowing shadow line right hand cheekpiece, oval island bases for sling eyes, and a scrolled flourish at left rear of action terminating at bolt release. Besides the sling eyes, other furniture includes classic ebony forend tip with widow’s peak, engraved steel grip cap with trap, and beautifully inlaid and engraved steel buttplate with widow’s peak. Exceptional multi-paneled scrolled pattern borderless checkering with fleur di lis highlights is at 24 LPI. Leupold Vari-X III 1.5 – 5 X scope with duplex reticle is in Talley QD rings, engraved and inlaid matching remainder of rifle. Drop at heel: approx 2″, drop at comb: approx 1-5/8″. Weight without scope: 9 lbs. 9.6 oz, LOP 13-3/4″. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with only a few very minor marks in wood. Engraving on heel has browned slightly. 4-41209 MGM124 (17,500-22,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011

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
	1092	$17,825.00	Revised: 3/12/2011 Additional Information: The engraving as noted are signed by and executed by note Belgian engraver J. Leunen. Also Please Note: The marks on the barrel flat are Belgian (as they should be) not French. EXQUISITE JOHN BOLLIGER CUSTOM MODEL 70 WITH SCOPE. SN 137887. Cal. 338 Winchester Magnum. According to Mountain Riflery Certificate of Authenticity this supreme effort by John Bolliger Stockmaker, Richard Stickley Metalsmith, and Roger Kehr Engraver, took 1435 man hours to complete. When one looks at the quality of fit, finish and care shown in this rifle, one could not doubt the veracity of that number. 24″ Tapered full octagon Krieger match bbl has integrally milled top rib transitioning from raised quarter rib through low swamped area into raised front sight base. Top of rib is finely stippled, and fitted with one standing, two folding leaf express sight, with gold inlaid triangles on each blade, with bright polished rectangles marked for 50, 200, and 300 yards. Bronze front bead with flip-up night sight is longitudinally dovetailed into front base, which is fitted with knurled steel sight cover retained by spring detent. Pre 64 Model 70 action has straightened pear-shaped bolt handle with four round checkered panels on knob, and florally engraved tip. Custom Talley scope bases have been fitted to bridge and receiver ring. Bolt release has been customized and checkered. Custom bottom metal has been fitted featuring hinged straddle floorplate with serrated release lever button in trigger guard bow. All metal parts have been engraved with exceptionally well cut, delicately shaded, flowing scrolled acanthus. Leaves and tendrils have been polished to bright steel accentuating depth. Gold ribbon inlay frames this fine work on most exterior edges of metal. Overall effect of this treatment is quite striking. Central medallion of floorplate portrays Bulino rendering of recumbent roaring lion. Floral gold accents are inlaid on tops of sling eyes. Exceptional, exhibition quality, beautifully marbled, and slightly figured thin-shell walnut stock is meticulously inletted, sculpted, and finished. Highlights include flowing shadow line right hand cheekpiece, oval island bases for sling eyes, and a scrolled flourish at left rear of action terminating at bolt release. Besides the sling eyes, other furniture includes classic ebony forend tip with widow’s peak, engraved steel grip cap with trap, and beautifully inlaid and engraved steel buttplate with widow’s peak. Exceptional multi-paneled scrolled pattern borderless checkering with fleur di lis* highlights is at 24 LPI. Leupold Vari-X III 1.5 – 5 X scope with duplex reticle is in Talley QD rings, engraved and inlaid matching remainder of rifle. Drop at heel: approx 2″, drop at comb: approx 1-5/8″. Weight without scope: 9 lbs. 9.6 oz, LOP 13-3/4″. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with only a few very minor marks in wood. Engraving on heel has browned slightly. 4-41209 MGM124 (17,500-22,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 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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