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LOT 3444
Relief Engraved Yugoslavian Model 1924 Bolt Action Sporting Rifle with Scope
- Serial no. 77815, 243 Win cal., 20 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Built on a Yugoslavian
Model 1924 action which has been fitted with a barrel that is unmarked aside from the caliber marking under
the stock and merely fitted with a central sling eye. The action still bears the original Yugoslavian markings on the left side with
the serial number on the right and is fitted with double triggers. The floorplate and bottom metal which has been engraved with oak leaves and acorns
as well as a relief cut big horn sheep. The bolt handle has a checkered bottom and is otherwise relief cut oak leaf and acorn engraved. The action is topped with
a Redfield 3-9x scope mounted in scope rings engraved to match the bottom metal. Mounted in a beautifully contrasted, fancy checkered walnut pistol grip
stock with steel grip cap engraved with a relief cut chamois bust, shadowline cheekpiece, and blued steel checkered buttplate.
CONDITION: Very fine as built, retaining 99% plus blue finish taking an attractive plum coloration, minimal marks, a rewelded portion of the receiver wall, and
crisp engraving. The stock is excellent with minimal handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Optics clear, reticle crisp.
Estimate: 1,400 - 2,250
LOT 3442
Vic Olson Built Remington Model 1917 Bolt Action
Sporting Rifle in .416 Rigby with Scope - Serial no.
258321, 416 Rigby cal., 24 inch round bbl., blue finish,
walnut stock. Receiver manufactured in 1918 and subsequently built into a dangerous game
rifle by gunsmith Vic Olson. The barrel is fitted with a ramped beaded blade front sight with folding
hood, central sling loop, and rear adjustable notch sight. The left of the chamber area is hand cut “SN. 258321 416 Rigby” on the left and “Vic Olson
Gun Maker” on the right. The receiver still bears the Remington manufacture marks which are partially
covered with a scope base which have a Leupold M8-3X scope mounted to them on a set of quick detach
bases. The rifle is mounted in a nicely contrasted multipoint checkered walnut stock with contrasting forend
tip, blued steel grip cap, and Decelerator solid recoil pad.
CONDITION: Excellent overall as built by Vic Olson, retaining 99% plus blue finish with some light handling
marks and a plum coloration on the receiver, a few minor pits on the bolt, and crisp stock checkering.
Mechanically excellent. Optics clear, reticle crisp.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,000
LOT 3443
Vic Olson Built Mauser Standard Modell Bolt Action Sporting Rifle with Scope - Serial no. B38494,
280 Rem cal., 22 inch round bbl.,
blue finish, walnut stock. Built on a
Mauser Standard Modell action by Gunsmith Vic Olson. The sightless barrel
is marked “.280 REM” on the left of the chamber and “Vic Olson Gunmaker” on
the right. The action bears the Mauser factory markings and is fitted with a jeweled bolt and Leupold Vari-X-III 2.5X8 scope. The
floorplate displays beautifully executed floral scroll engraving surrounding a blank inscription oval. Mounted in a nicely figured and contrasted
multipoint checkered walnut stock with contrasting forend, blued steel grip cap, and checkered steel buttplate.
CONDITION: Excellent as built by Vic Olson, retaining 99% plus blue finish with limited handling marks. Wood is very fine with some dings and scratches and
crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,000
LOT 3441
American Hunting Rifles/CZ Model 550 Left Handed
Safari Magnum Bolt Action Dangerous Game Rifle
in .404 Jeffery with Swarovski Scope - Serial no.
B579754, 404 Jeffery cal., 24 inch round bbl., blue
finish, walnut stock. This rifle was originally built in
2014 and subsequently sent to American Hunting Rifles, one of this nation’s finest firms, and
upgraded to this configuration. The rifle has a blued steel barrel featuring a red fiber optic front
sight, two leaf (one standing, one folding) island rear sight, front sling swivel, and “AHR ‘15” and “404
JEFFERY” engraved at the left and right of the chamber respectively. The barrel is fitted to the blued left handed
action which has 2014 dated proof marks and is topped with a Swarovski Z6i 1-6x24EE scope. The rifle is mounted in
a beautifully figured and multi-point checkered pistol grip stock with contrasting forend tip, blued steel grip cap, rear
sling swivel, and a Decelerator recoil pad. Includes a padded leather sling.
CONDITION: Very fine as built by American Hunting Rifles, retaining 99% blue finish with minor handling evidence and
sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent. The scope optics are sharp.
Estimate: 4,000 - 7,000