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LOT 3639
Factory Engraved Gebruder Merkel K3 Single Shot Rifle with Swarovski Scope and Case - Serial no. K6492, 7 mm-08 cal., 20 1/4 inch round bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Ramped blade front and fixed rear sights on the blued steel barrel which bears standard Merkel markings. The coin grey action features light scroll engraving with intertwining lines flanking the trigger guard on the bottom and game scenes containing a deer on the left and a pair off boars on the right. The rifle features the Merkel tang mounted safety/cocking piece. Lightly figured, multi-
point checkered Schnabel tip forend and pistol grip stock with cheekpiece and Wegu recoil pad. Includes a Merkel attache case, leather sling, and a Swarovski Z3 3-10x42 scope. The length of pull is 14 inches and the rifle weighs 6 lbs 14 oz (scope and sling included).
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue and coin finishes with limited handling marks and crisp stock checkering. Mechanically excellent. Case is very fine. Scope is excellent with clear optics and a crisp reticle. Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 3640
Winchester/Griffin & Howe Model 70 Super Grade Bolt Action Rifle in .416
Caliber with Scope - Serial no. 369290, 416 cal., 20 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Receiver manufactured in 1956. Blued barrel with ramped beaded blade front sight, matted rear quarter rib holding two folding sight leaf sights with gold center lines, “REBARRELED BY GRIFFIN & HOWE INC. NEW YORK” on the top, and “CAL. .416” (very likely .416 Rigby) to the left of the chamber. The blued action shows the Winchester markings, serial number, and “WP” proof as well as holding a pair of quick detach scope mounts hosting a Leupold Vari-X III 1.5-5x scope. The floorplate is marked “SUPER GRADE”. Nicely figured, modified multi-point checkered pistol grip stock with ebony tip, blued steel grip cap, sling studs, and a Winchester red rubber recoil pad. Includes a leather sling. CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 85% custom blue finish with some oxidation on the top of the barrel, oil staining on the trigger guard, some thinning in the blue, and light handling evidence. The wood is also very fine and has turned down slightly towards the tip, otherwise scattered dings and scratches and sharp checkering. Scope optics are clear. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 3641
Factory Engraved Gebruder Merkel K3 Single Shot Rifle with Scope - Serial no. K1369, 243 Win cal., 24 1/4 inch round bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Ramped blade front and fixed rear sights on the blued steel barrel which bears standard Merkel markings. The coin grey action features light scroll engraving with intertwining lines flanking the trigger guard on the bottom. The rifle features the Merkel tang mounted safety/cocking piece. Lightly figured, multi-point checkered Schnabel tip forend and pistol grip stock with
cheekpiece and Suhl buttplate. Includes a leather sling and a Kahles 3-9x42mm scope. The length of pull is 14 inches and the rifle weighs 6 lbs 12 oz (scope and sling included). CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 99% plus original blue and coin finishes with limited handling marks and crisp engraving. Stock is very fine with a
series of small nicks ahead of the rear sling loop. Mechanically excellent. Scope is excellent with clear optics and a crisp reticle.
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Blaser R93 Straight Pull Bolt Action Rifle Two Barrel Set with Scopes and Case - Serial no. BX-02703, 30-06 cal., 22 3/4 inch round bbl., black finish, synthetic stock. Both barrels manufactured in 1998. The Blaser series of rifles are known for their extreme modularity. The design allows the user to change the barrel assembly with just two screws. Their other claim to fame is that they retain zero after doing so by having the scope mounted to the barrel rather than the receiver. This makes swaps quick and easy in the field. The barrel currently affixed is chambered in .30-06 and is fitted with a Leupold 3x9 Vari-XII c scope. The action features the classic Blaser straight pull bolt with cocking safety. The barrel and action are fitted in a synthetic Schnabel tip pistol grip sporting stock. Included with the rifle is a 22 3/4 inch .243 Winchester barrel with the same Leupold scope as the affixed barrel, a leather sling, soft case, and Americase aluminum travel case. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original black finish with limited handling marks. Mechanically excellent. Scopes are both excellent with clear optics and crisp reticles. Case is very fine. Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 3642
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000