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LOT 1555
Griffin & Howe Game Scene Engraved Custom
Mauser Model 98 Bolt Action Sporting Rifle with Scope
- NSN, 300 H&H cal., 24 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. The barrel features a hooded ramped blade front sight with light engraving
and “GRIFFIN & HOWE INC. NEW YORK, NY” marked on the top. The action is engraved with floral designs on the right and left of the front receiver ring and a leopard on the top side. The bolt is checkered
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on the knob and is numbered “596”. It is fitted with a Griffin & Howe scope mount with engraved rings and holding a Leupold VX-6 2-12x42 scope. The floorplate is engraved in the style of Robert Swartley with a lion standing over a zebra carcass and the trigger guard has a hunter poised to take the shot in a prone position. Attractively figured, multi-point checkered pistol grip stock with horn forend tip, engraved casehardened grip cap, raised cheekpiece, sling studs, blank inscription oval, and red rubber recoil pad.
CONDITION: Very fine as upgraded to the current configuration, retaining 98% plus Griffin & Howe applied blue with minor handling evidence, a few small dings and scratches in the wood, and sharp checkering on the stock. The scope optics are sharp. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 8,000 - 12,000