Dumoulin Continental .358 Norma Magnum, Mauser 98, three-position, AA walnut, 7.2 pounds, seldom fired, 97 percent

Dumoulin (Henri) Continental .358 Norma Magnum. Made in Belgium and based on a commercial Mauser 98 action, serial 4265 has a 20-inch barrel absent provisions for open sights. Features include a polished blue finish, jeweled bolt body/extractor/follower, three-position safety and a hinged floor plate. STOCK: Shaped from a AA-grade walnut with matching serial stamped in the barrel channel, appointments include a muzzle band, wrapped checkering with double borders, cross bolt (squared center bears directly on the lug), aluminum bedding pillar (rear), scalloped cheek rest with shadow line, rosewood grip cap, sling loops (1-inch) and a Pachmayr recoil pad. No box or papers. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 7.2 pounds and the length-of-pull is 13.75 inches. CONDITION: Thought to be fired fewer than 20 times, the bore is pristine. Metal is at least 98 percent and wood approximately 97 percent owing to trace indications of handling and a trip or two to the range. The price is firm and layaway is available. $3,750 plus shipping.