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LOT 1502
Exceptional Special Order Factory Engraved Gold Inlaid Dakota Arms 76 Bolt Action Rifle
with Scope - Serial no. JFP257WM, 257 WBY magnum cal., 25 1/2 inch round bbl., blue/stainless
steel finish, walnut stock. Manufactured without sights, with a ported muzzle, single engraved and gold inlaid barrel band,
deep cut scroll engraving at the breech end of the barrel, stainless steel receiver with ram’s horn pattern engraving with gold
wire inlaid borders, matching engraved
scope rings, and Leupold Vari-X III 4.5-
14x50 mm scope. The floorplate features
a highly detailed scene of three bighorn
sheep on a rock face with light engraving
on the trigger guard. Checkered fancy
walnut pistol grip stock with ebony
forend cap, engraved grip cap, raised
cheekpiece, and solid rubber recoil pad.
With certificate of ownership.
CONDITION: Excellent. 99% plus original blue finish remains with scattered light handling marks, sharp engraving, and fine gold inlay. The stock is also excellent
with sharp checkering, and some small scattered dings. Mechanically excellent. Scope is excellent with clear optics.
Estimate: 4,000 - 7,000
LOT 1501
Master Engraved Griffiths Signed Dakota Arms Model 76 African Grade
Custom Bolt Action Rifle in 404 Dakota - Serial no. 2693, 404 Dakota cal., 23 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut
stock. Ramped, hooded blade front and fixed express notch rear sight on a raised quarter rib with wedges of fine scroll on the muzzle
band, mid-barrel band, and breech. Standard Dakota arms markings on the receiver with more fine scroll engraving, matching engraved
Talley scope rings, polished bolt with engraved extractor, and five panel knurled bolt handle knob. The floorplate is engraved with an incredibly detailed African bull elephant with
matching scroll borders, and the name “GRIFFITHS” inscribed at the top of the plate for FEGA and Colt Master Engraver Lee Griffiths. Finely figured checkered pistol grip stock with ebony
forend cap, engraved grip cap with trapdoor, raised cheekpiece, and leather wrapped recoil pad.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retains 99% original blue finish, some light handling marks, sharp checkering, and a few small dings on the stock. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 7,000 - 9,000