*JOHN BOLLIGER CUSTOM MODEL 70 WITH SCOPE.

*JOHN BOLLIGER CUSTOM MODEL 70 WITH SCOPE. SN G379643. Cal. 270 Winchester. 24″ Lightweight tapered round bbl is engraved “John Bolliger Riflemaker” and “Two Seventy Win. Short Magnum” on rear reinforce. There is a gold band at rear of bbl, and two at muzzle. Customized Model 70 claw extractor action is fitted with sweated-on custom Talley bases, bolt altered with long straight handle with pear-shaped knob. Custom short magnum bottom metal with hinged floorplate has knurled release in trigger guard bow. All action parts and stock furniture are embellished with very finely detailed open flowing scroll and acanthus inlaid in silver, within shaped stippled panels. This work is accented by gold inlaid borders, and is quite striking. Floorplate depicts central gold inlaid Bulino shaded face-on portrait of mule deer. Initials “AA” are gold inlaid on trigger guard bow. Bolt has four checkered teardrop panels on circumference of knob, with circular panel at tip. These panels are also accented with gold wire inlay. This fine work was executed by Mike Dubber whose signature appears on top of left sidewall. Flesh-toned Circassian walnut stock has dark streaked marbleizing with burl figured highlights. This classically styled stock features large sweeping right hand shadow line cheekpiece, Wundhamer palm swell, and intricately shaped borderless fleur di lis checkering, with centers of large fleur di lis also checkered, leaving fleur di lis ribbons in pattern. Checkered flourishes extend behind grip onto buttstock. Other stock appointments include skeleton buttplate and grip cap, oval bases for sling eyes, and ebony forend tip with “widow’s peak”. Leupold Vari-X III 3.5 – 10 scope with duplex reticle is in Talley rings with engraving that matches remainder of rifle. Drop at heel: Approx 2-1/4″, drop at comb: Approx 2-1/8″. Weight with scope: 8 lbs. 3 oz, LOP 13-7/8″. PROVENANCE: Certificate of authenticity from Mountain Riflery Inc with specifications of this gun stating that it took 521 man hours to complete. CONDITION: Nearly new, with a few very minor marks in wood finish, and two small silvered dots on left side of bbl above forend tip. Scope is excellent. 4-41213 MGM49 (12,000-15,000)

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
	1094	$11,500.00	JOHN BOLLIGER CUSTOM MODEL 70 WITH SCOPE. SN G379643. Cal. 270 Winchester. 24″ Lightweight tapered round bbl is engraved “John Bolliger Riflemaker” and “Two Seventy Win. Short Magnum” on rear reinforce. There is a gold band at rear of bbl, and two at muzzle. Customized Model 70 claw extractor action is fitted with sweated-on custom Talley bases, bolt altered with long straight handle with pear-shaped knob. Custom short magnum bottom metal with hinged floorplate has knurled release in trigger guard bow. All action parts and stock furniture are embellished with very finely detailed open flowing scroll and acanthus inlaid in silver, within shaped stippled panels. This work is accented by gold inlaid borders, and is quite striking. Floorplate depicts central gold inlaid Bulino shaded face-on portrait of mule deer. Initials “AA” are gold inlaid on trigger guard bow. Bolt has four checkered teardrop panels on circumference of knob, with circular panel at tip. These panels are also accented with gold wire inlay. This fine work was executed by Mike Dubber whose signature appears on top of left sidewall. Flesh-toned Circassian walnut stock has dark streaked marbleizing with burl figured highlights. This classically styled stock features large sweeping right hand shadow line cheekpiece, Wundhamer palm swell, and intricately shaped borderless fleur di lis* checkering, with centers of large fleur di lis also checkered, leaving fleur di lis ribbons in pattern. Checkered flourishes extend behind grip onto buttstock. Other stock appointments include skeleton buttplate and grip cap, oval bases for sling eyes, and ebony forend tip with “widow’s peak”. Leupold Vari-X III 3.5 – 10 scope with duplex reticle is in Talley rings with engraving that matches remainder of rifle. Drop at heel: Approx 2-1/4″, drop at comb: Approx 2-1/8″. Weight with scope: 8 lbs. 3 oz, LOP 13-7/8″. PROVENANCE: Certificate of authenticity from Mountain Riflery Inc with specifications of this gun stating that it took 521 man hours to complete. CONDITION: Nearly new, with a few very minor marks in wood finish, and two small silvered dots on left side of bbl above forend tip. Scope is excellent. 4-41213 MGM49 (12,000-15,000) 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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