Dakota 76 Safari 7×57, 2001, Don Allen era, express, moon bead, banded, drop box, checkered knob, 98 percent

Dakota 76 Safari 7×57. Made in 2001 during the Don Allen era and acquired directly from the original owner, serial 2663 has a 23-inch light sporter barrel (.575-inch muzzle diameter, ramp front sight with brass-beaded blade and flip-up moon bead, banded sling swivel stud and an island rear sight with a windage-adjustable express blade). Features include a rust blue finish, full-length claw extractor for controlled round feeding, three-position safety, checkered bolt knob (three bordered teardrops), cloverleaf tang, recessed bolt release, drop box magazine and an inside-the-bow release button. Talley bases are attached. STOCK: Drawn from a AA-grade walnut blank with intricate figure, appointments include an ebony forend tip, wrap checkering, scalloped cheek rest with shadow line, steel grip cap, inletted sling swivel stud and a logo recoil pad. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 8.4 pounds and the length-of-pull is 13.5 inches. CONDITION: Appears to never have been afield. The bore is pristine. Mechanics are solid. Metal finish is over 97 percent with a few trace rubs on the barrel forward of the band. Wood is approximately 99 percent. INCLUSIONS: The original Certificate of Ownership signed by Don and Norma Allen as well as the original invoice are present. No box or additional papers. The price is firm and layaway is available. $7,500 plus shipping.