*BENEDIKT WINKLER OBILTSCHNIG ENGRAVED AND GOLD INLAID MAUSER SPORTING RIFLE WITH SCOPE.

*BENEDIKT WINKLER OBILTSCHNIG ENGRAVED AND GOLD INLAID MAUSER SPORTING RIFLE WITH SCOPE. SN 1940.55. Cal. 270 Winchester. 25″ One third octagon, 2/3 round bbl with integral matted rib, is engraved “Benedikt Winkler Ferlach Austria” on unmatted portion. Upper left flat is stamped “Bohler- Antinit – NG” and “270.” Left rear flat is stamped with 1961 Ferlach proofs. Single standing U-notch rear sight with inlaid gold line is dovetailed through rear portion of rib, and square silver bead front is dovetailed into end of raised front portion. There are two gold bands inlaid at rear of bbl. Model 98 small ring G 33/40 light weight action has non-automatic tang safety (SAFE inlaid in gold) and special single stage trigger mechanism added. Claw bases have been installed, front base dovetailed through saddle soldered to front ring. Bolt handle is butter-knife type, and is serrated on bottom and checkered on tip. Standard bottom metal has been fitted with shotgun type trigger guard. Action, bottom metal, and bolt handle are embellished with inlaid gold wire with scroll terminations, along all edges, framing extremely well cut semi relief shaded open scrolled acanthus. Floorplate and trigger guard bow have very well portrayed game animals inlaid in gold; big horn sheep in mountains on floorplate; prong horn looking back over its shoulder on trigger guard bow. This fine work is by Albin Obiltschnig, noted Ferlach engraver, whose signature is on trigger guard tang. Flesh-toned, nicely streaked, and boldly flame figured European walnut pistol grip stock measures 13-1/8″ over red open-sided Pachmayr white line pad. Stock features slightly hog-backed comb, Tyrolean right hand cheekpiece. ebony forend tip, and nicely executed fish-scale carving in place of checkering. Horn grip cap with white line spacer has relief gold inlaid monogram “WC”. Dark brown, braided leather sling is attached to loops. Hensoldt DIAVARI – D 1.5 – 6 X rail scope with duplex crosshair and three heavy post reticle, is in engraved claw mounts. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/2″, drop at comb: approx 1-1/2″. Weight without scope: 7 lbs. 6.7 oz, LOP 13-1/8″. CONDITION: Fine. Metal retains nearly all of its blue, silvered slightly on sharp edges, and on floorplate. Stock retains most of its orig finish with numerous marks and minor dents from handling and use, with some areas of finish wearing through around action. There is a 2″ crack running from left rear corner of trigger guard up toward rear of bolt stop, which does not go all the way through, and does not flex when stressed. Sling is very fine, as is scope, which shows a number of marks, and silvering on tube. Optics are excellent. Bore is excellent. A very fine Austrian rifle. 4-41127 MGM75 (4,000-6,000)

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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	1110	$2,587.50	BENEDIKT WINKLER OBILTSCHNIG ENGRAVED AND GOLD INLAID MAUSER SPORTING RIFLE WITH SCOPE. SN 1940.55. Cal. 270 Winchester. 25″ One third octagon, 2/3 round bbl with integral matted rib, is engraved “Benedikt Winkler Ferlach Austria” on unmatted portion. Upper left flat is stamped “Bohler- Antinit – NG” and “270.” Left rear flat is stamped with 1961 Ferlach proofs. Single standing U-notch rear sight with inlaid gold line is dovetailed through rear portion of rib, and square silver bead front is dovetailed into end of raised front portion. There are two gold bands inlaid at rear of bbl. Model 98 small ring G 33/40 light weight action has non-automatic tang safety (SAFE inlaid in gold) and special single stage trigger mechanism added. Claw bases have been installed, front base dovetailed through saddle soldered to front ring. Bolt handle is butter-knife type, and is serrated on bottom and checkered on tip. Standard bottom metal has been fitted with shotgun type trigger guard. Action, bottom metal, and bolt handle are embellished with inlaid gold wire with scroll terminations, along all edges, framing extremely well cut semi relief shaded open scrolled acanthus. Floorplate and trigger guard bow have very well portrayed game animals inlaid in gold; big horn sheep in mountains on floorplate; prong horn looking back over its shoulder on trigger guard bow. This fine work is by Albin Obiltschnig, noted Ferlach engraver, whose signature is on trigger guard tang. Flesh-toned, nicely streaked, and boldly flame figured European walnut pistol grip stock measures 13-1/8″ over red open-sided Pachmayr white line pad. Stock features slightly hog-backed comb, Tyrolean right hand cheekpiece. ebony forend tip, and nicely executed fish-scale carving in place of checkering. Horn grip cap with white line spacer has relief gold inlaid monogram “WC”. Dark brown, braided leather sling is attached to loops. Hensoldt DIAVARI – D 1.5 – 6 X rail scope with duplex crosshair and three heavy post reticle, is in engraved claw mounts. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/2″, drop at comb: approx 1-1/2″. Weight without scope: 7 lbs. 6.7 oz, LOP 13-1/8″. CONDITION: Fine. Metal retains nearly all of its blue, silvered slightly on sharp edges, and on floorplate. Stock retains most of its orig finish with numerous marks and minor dents from handling and use, with some areas of finish wearing through around action. There is a 2″ crack running from left rear corner of trigger guard up toward rear of bolt stop, which does not go all the way through, and does not flex when stressed. Sling is very fine, as is scope, which shows a number of marks, and silvering on tube. Optics are excellent. Bore is excellent. A very fine Austrian rifle. 4-41127 MGM75 (4,000-6,000) 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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