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LOT 3514
Outstanding Factory Master Carl Ennis Signed and Game Scene Engraved Remington Model 740 FDL “F Grade” Semi-Automatic Rifle - Serial no. 57308, 30-06 Springfield cal., 22 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Remington’s “F Grade” guns were a product of the custom shop and are entirely hand fitted before undergoing the extensive embellishment process displayed on this rifle. Blued barrel with a ramped beaded blade front sight, elevation adjustable rear sight, standard markings, and a wedge of scroll engraving at the breech extending toward the muzzle. The receiver is covered in absolute fantastic broad leafy scrollwork surrounding seven separate game scenes. The scenes consist of a grizzly bear, a moose, and a deer on the left; a deer on the top side, and a big horn ram, a bugling elk, and a cougar on the right, all of which are rendered in high detail. The scroll extends to the trigger guard and underside of the action where it surrounds the hand cut manufacturer, model, and serial number markings. The gun is signed with a small “E” beneath the moose on the left, the signature of Remington Master Engraver Carl Ennis. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered forend and pistol grip stock with factory grip cap, blank gold inscription oval, and serrated buttplate. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 99% original blue finish with minimal handling evidence. The wood is very fine with a few dings at the toe, scattered light scratches, and sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 9,000 - 14,000
LOT 3515
Unique Special Order Game Scene Engraved Remington Model 141 Slide Action Rifle - Serial no. 39650, 30 Rem cal., 24 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Blued barrel with ramped beaded blade front sight, elevation adjustable rear sight, and standard Remington markings.
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The action has been engraved with highly
detailed game scenes depicting a roaring grizzly atop a
cliff on the left side and a running buck on the right side as well as factory special order, hand engraved model mark and serial number on the underside and block and “T.T.P” on the trigger guard. Nicely figured, factory deluxe, multi-point checkered forend and pistol grip stock with checkered steel factory buttplate. CONDITION: Very fine as incomplete, retaining 80% blue finish with light handling evidence, slide retraction wear, some crazing in the varnish on the wood, and sharp wood checkering. The bolt assembly is absent. Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000