Dakota 76 Centennial .30-06, limited edition, engraved, color case, AAA English, ribbons, fleurs, checkered knob, Talley, impressive factory test targets, regulated, likely unfired, 99 percent

Dakota Model 76 Limited Edition .30-06. One of 100 rifles made to commemorate the caliber’s centennial, serial 76-2003 has a 23-inch tapering sporter barrel (.600-inch muzzle diameter, banded and hooded front sight with brass-beaded blade, quarter rib with notched express leaf, rust blue finish). Features include a color case action with matching Talley mounts (1-inch medium rings), full-length claw extractor, jeweled bolt body, checkered bolt knob, three-position safety, blended bolt release lever, cloverleaf tang and an inside-the-bow release. STOCK: Drawn from an outstanding black of AAA-grade English, appointments include an ebony forend tip, fine wrap checkering accented with ribbons and fleurs, twin crossbolts with ebony caps, scalloped cheek rest with shadow line, steel grip cap (engraved, color case), inletted sling swivel studs and a Pachmayr recoil pad. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 8.4 pounds and the length-of-pull is 13.75 inches. CONDITION: Likely unfired since proof. The bore is pristine. Rust blue is 100 percent. Colors are vivid. Wood is approximately 99 percent with a few minor impressions (bottom of forearm, rear of comb). ACCURACY: Included factory test targets show a .450-inch group (three shots, 100 yards, Winchester 150-grain Power Point, scoped) and a .845-inch group (three shots, 50 yards, 165-grain Nosler Partition, open sights). INCLUSIONS: The Certificate of Ownership and instructions are included. No box or additional accessories. The price is firm and layaway is available. $9,000 plus shipping.