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LOT 567
Factory Master Diane Scalese Signed, Gold Inlaid, and Game Scene Engraved Kilimanjaro African Bolt Action Rifle in .375 H&H Magnum with Case - Serial no. C37751, 375 H&H magnum cal., 24 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened/gold finish, walnut stock. Built with a blued steel barrel featuring a ramped beaded blade front sight with casehardened hood, a casehardened island rear sight with blued blade, front sling swivel, and “African” and “375 H&H” marked on the left side ahead of the chamber. The barrel is fitted to a blued action with the factory marking on the left side, jeweled bolt body, casehardened bolt sleeve. The
action is topped with a set of beautifully casehardened mounts and gold inlaid and engraved quick detach rings. The
triggerguard and magazine floorplate show matching engraving and gold inlay with a highly detailed roaring lion bust
at the center. The engraving is signed on the floorplate “Scalese” for American Master Engraver Diane Scalese. The rifle is
mounted in a gorgeously figured and fancy fleur-de-lis checkered pistol grip stock with ebony forend tip, ebony grip cap,
shadowline cheekpiece, rear sling stud, and a Decelerator recoil pad. Included with the rifle is a load data sheet, an extra
casehardened magazine, and a Kilimanjaro branded Pelican 1750 case.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 99% original blue, gold, and casehardened finishes with only minor handling evidence.
There is a stress line at the rear of the upper tang; otherwise, the wood is excellent with minimal handling evidence and
sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 9,000 - 14,000
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LOT 568
Kilimanjaro Walkabout Bolt Action Rifle with Case Made for Safari Club International - Serial no. 027791, 7mm-08 cal., 22 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Built with a blued steel barrel which was manufactured without sights and is marked “Walkabout” and “7mm-08 REM” on the left side ahead of the chamber. The barrel is fitted to a blued modified and refined Sako 85 action which bears the Kilimanjaro marking on the left side and is topped by a set of blued Talley quick detach scope rings. The rifle is mounted in a gorgeous highly figured and “Rod’s Pattern” fancy checkered pistol grip stock with ebony forend tip, a set of blued sling studs, ebony grip cap, shadowline cheekpiece, and Decelerator recoil pad. The rifle has a tag indicating that it was built and sold to benefit Safari Club International. Included is a load data sheet and a Kilimanjaro branded Pelican 1750 case. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue finish with only minor handling evidence and sharp checkering on the stock. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 7,000 - 10,000
LOT 569 Upgraded Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle with Swarovski Scope - Serial no. 90962, 338 Win magnum cal., 24 inch octagon bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. The action was manufactured in 1948 before being upgraded to its current configuration. Featuring a blued steel octagon barrel which is marked “.338 Win. Mag.” The barrel is fitted to the blued Model 70 action which still shows its Winchester markings and is mounted with a Swarovski Habicht 3-12x50mm scope. The rifle is mounted in a gorgeous fleur-de-lis checkered pistol grip stock with ebony forend tip, blued sling swivels, blued skeleton grip cap, shadowline cheekpiece, and a Decelerator recoil pad. CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 95% professionally reapplied finish with some high edge wear, minor spotting on the action, a few minor pressure marks in the stock, and sharp checkering on the wood. Scope optics sharp. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
LOT 570
Attractive Mauser Style Bolt Action Rifle with Swarovski Scope - NSN, 22 CF cal., 24 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. The rifle features a blued steel barrels built without sight and fitted to a blued Mauser style action with a tang mounted safety. The action is topped by a Swarovski Habicht 2.5-10x42mm scope and features a knurled bolt handle. The rifle is mounted in a beautifully figured fancy fleur-de-lis checkered pistol grip stock which has an ebony forend tip, blued sling swivels, a blued grip cap, a shadowline cheekpiece, and a Pachmayr Old English recoil pad. The rifle bears no visible manufacturer’s or caliber markings, though it is clear that the rifle was built by the hands of a very skilled craftsman. CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 99% professionally applied blue finish with minor handling evidence, a pressure mark at the pistol grip, and sharp checkering on the stock. Scope optics sharp. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,000 - 4,000