Fisher / Burgess / Huff custom Mauser 98 .458 Winchester Magnum, 1984, game scene, quarter rib, express, drop box, 14.5 LOP, unfired and pristine

Superlative custom Mauser 98 .458 Winchester Magnum by Jerry Fisher, Tom Burgess and Steve Huff. Made in 1984, serial 76465 is built on a standard-length action. BARREL: The tapering heavy sporter barrel (muzzle diameter .910-inch) has a pop-up front sight blade, Mag-Na-Port (four ports), pedestaled sling swivel stud, second recoil lug and a quarter rib (fixed express leaf and two folding leafs with gold sighting lines engraved 100/200/300, front ring dovetail). ACTION: The highly refined and polished action has been “square bridged”. Features include jeweling (bolt body, follower), custom bolt handle (straight), checkered bolt knob (two bordered teardrop panels), custom shroud with a two-position safety, checkered bolt release shoulder and custom drop box bottom metal (inside-the-bow release). STOCK: Drawn from stout-grained AA English and properly dimensioned as a dangerous game rifle, appointments include a pointed ebony forend tip, partially bordered wrap checkering, scalloped thumb cut recess, pedestaled bolt release, twin crossbolts, scalloped cheek rest with shadow line, steel grip cap, brass initial plate (blank), pedestaled sling swivel stud (blind screws) and a Pachmayr recoil pad. ENGRAVING: Anchored by an aggressive elephant bull of outstanding detail, the bottom metal showcases an extraordinary leaf and vine pattern bordered by fine shadow-lined gold wire. Accents continue over the guard and mounts, then reappear at the muzzle and over the chambers, studs, screws and crossbolt caps. The grip cap sports an intricate gold-bordered sunburst and the caliber marking appears in gold over the chamber. DIMENSIONS: Weight (with rings) is 10.8 pounds. Length-of-pull is 14.5 inches. CAPACITY: Five rounds (four plus one). The extractor “snaps over” rounds dropped into the chamber. CONDITION: Acquired from the estate of the original owner, the rifle is unfired and has never been displayed or taken afield. The bore is pristine. Mechanics are positive and smooth. Finishes are over 99 percent with only trace suggestions of handling. The price is firm and layaway is available. $22,500 plus shipping.