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The stock work was completed by John Oberlies who, like Kornbrath, was a master of his craft. The walnut shows fantastic figure with hand cut multi-point checkering, inlaid ebony within the Schnabel tip, a brass acorn, and appealing lines. The stock shows the same outstanding figure with a pistol grip, large pancake cheekpiece, maple
leaf inlay in the bottom of the pistol grip, and a
brass inscription shield reading “MARVIN/RUTAN/ DAYTON/O”. The buttplate is also brass and is finely matted and is signed “John Oberlies./Dayton, O.”
Included with the rifle is a binder of information on
this rifle including previous sales records, an article
from the 52nd Volume of “Shotgun News”, a copy of Herbert Houze’s biography on Kornbrath from the
June 2005 issue of “The Gun Report” featuring this
rifle, copies of early draft drawings for the engraving,
and some information on possible candidates for the original owner.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine as masterfully
built and elaborately custom embellished
by two master craftsman, John Oberlies and
Rudolph Kornbrath. The rifle retains 99%
blue and casehardened finishes with limited
minor handling evidence, and sharp checkering on
the wood. The brass buttplate and inlays show some minor patination but remain in outstanding condition. Mechanically excellent. This is a rare chance to own a true masterpiece; do not miss this once in a
lifetime opportunity!
Estimate: 70,000 - 90,000
FEATURED IN THE JUNE 2005 ISSUE OF "THE GUN REPORT"
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