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LOT 1462
Dakota Arms Model 76
Safari Grade Bolt Action Rifle in .458 Win. Mag. - Serial no.
0141, 458 Win Mag cal., 23 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Introduced in
1986 and manufactured in Sturgis, South Dakota, the Dakota Arms Model 76 was designed by
Don Allen (company founder) and Pete Grisel, combining what they believed to be the best features of the Mauser 98 and Winchester
Model 70. The rifle features a ramped blade front and fixed island express rear sights mounted to the blued barrel, “458 WIN MAG” marked on the left
side of the chamber, a fixed barrel band with sling stud, serial number and model markings on the left side of the importer marked receiver, blued extractor, a
straddled floor plate with inside-the-bow release, and four plus one capacity. Fitted with a nicely figured walnut stock with an ebony tip, ebony inserts over the magnum recoil
bolts, multi-point wrapped checkering on the forend, two panels of checkering on the grip, a blued steel grip cap with “DA” logo, shadowline cheekpiece, Ken Howell inletted rear sling swivel, and a factory
black rubber recoil pad.
CONDITION: Excellent. The rifle retains 99% of the original blue finish. The stock is also excellent with minor scratches and dents and sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 1464
Engraved CZ/Interarms Whitworth “Bishop’s Model
Ten Masterpiece” Bolt Action Rifle - Serial no. B272454, 270 Win cal., 24 inch round bbl., blue finish,
walnut stock. Built with a blued barrel featuring no provisions for open sights, a barrel band sling swivel, caliber marking, Yugoslavian
proof marks dating to prior to 1992, 4 inch wedge of deep floral scroll engraving, and “Bishops Model Ten Masterpiece No 13” on the
right side. The barrel is fitted to a blued controlled round feed action which has a knurled bolt knob, jewelled bolt and follower, and extensive foliate scroll
engraving over a punchdot background surrounding the original markings and serial number and extending to the bottom metal and floorplate. The action is
fitted with a set of engraved 1 inch scope rings. The engraving is unsigned but was clearly carried out by a skilled hand. The rifle is fitted with a beautifully figured pistol grip stock featuring
multi-panel checkering with deep fleur-de-lis carved borders, horn forend tip, blued steel grip cap, raised cheekpiece, rear sling stud, and a brown leather recoil pad.
CONDITION: Excellent overall as beautifully upgraded, retaining 99% blue finish, minor handling evidence, and sharp checkering/carving on the stock. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,250
LOT 1461
Dakota Arms Model
76 Safari Bolt Action Dangerous Game Rifle in .375 H&H Magnum -
Serial no. 0580, 375 H&H Magnum cal., 23 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock.
Introduced in 1986 and manufactured in Sturgis, South Dakota, the Dakota Arms Model 76 was designed
by Don Allen (company founder) and Pete Grisel, combining what they believed to be the best features of the Mauser 98 and Winchester
Model 70. Features a ramped brass-beaded blade front and fixed island-mounted standing express rear sights mounted to the blued barrel, marked “375
H&H MAG” on the left side of the chamber and with a fixed barrel band, the serial number and model markings on the left side of the importer marked receiver, a jeweled bolt
body and extractor, a two panel checkered bolt knob, Talley dovetail bases, a straddled floor plate, outside-the-bow release, and four plus one capacity. Fitted with a figured walnut stock with an ebony
tip, ebony inserts over the magnum recoil bolts, multi-point wrap checkered on the forend, two panels of checkering on the grip, a synthetic grip cap, shadowline cheekpiece, Ken Howell inletted rear sling swivel,
and a factory black rubber recoil pad.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 97% plus original blue finish with plum coloration to the receiver, some dried grease in protected areas, a few limited minor spots of discoloration, limited minor handling evidence, and crisp bolt
checkering. The stock is also excellent with crisp checkering, limited minor handling wear, and very attractive grain. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 5,000 - 7,000
LOT 1463
John Adams Signed, Master Game Scene Engraved, and Precious Metal Inlaid Ruger M77 MKII Bolt Action Dangerous Game Rifle in .416 Rigby with Box - Serial no. 750-
03297, 416 Rigby cal., 23 inch ported round bbl., blue/precious metal finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 2002 and subsequently beautifully embellished by renowned American Master Engraver John
Adams Sr. The rifle features a blued barrel with a ramped white beaded blade front sight with scroll engraved band, four ports for recoil control, engraved barrel band with front sling eye, three-leaf express
rear sight on the engraved rear quarter rib, standard markings, and wedges of scrollwork at the breech. The barrel is fitted to the blued controlled round feed action displays more attractive scrollwork with a
bust of a cape buffalo on the head of the bolt handle. The trigger guard and floorplate display scroll engraving surrounding a precious metal inlaid bull elephant facing down the observer on the floorplate. The
floorplate is signed “J.ADAMS” near the trigger guard. The rifle is fitted in a nicely figured and multi-point checkered pistol grip stock with black forend tip, engraved recoil bolts, engraved blued grip cap, rear
sling eye, and a Decelerator recoil pad. Includes the original factory box.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine as embellished by Master Engraver John Adams, retaining 99% blue and precious metal finishes with minor handling evidence and sharp checkering on the stock. Mechanically
excellent. The box is good. This is a wonderful all-American dangerous game rifle!
Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
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