NEW ARRIVALS

Dakota 76 Safari .458 Lott. Serial 0889-3 has a 23-inch barrel (.760 muzzle diameter, ramp front sight with large white bead, banded sling swivel stud, island rear sight base with windage-adjustable express leaf). Features include a full-length claw extractor for true controlled round feeding and extraction, three-position safety, integrated bolt release lever and a drop box magazine. Talley bases are attached and the metal wears a matte black Cerakote finish. STOCK: Shaped to proper dimensions from a AA-grade English blank, appointments include a satin finish, ebony forend tip, 24 lines-per-inch wrap checkering, double crossbolts, scalloped cheek rest with shadow line, steel grip cap, inletted sling swivel stud and a logo recoil pad.  CAPACITY: Five rounds (four plus one). The extractor “snaps over” single fed rounds. Feeding/extraction/ejection with Federal softs and solids is flawless. Hornady solids do not feed off the right side due to the length and shape of that particular bullet. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 8.6 pounds and the length-of-pull is 13.5 inches. CONDITION: The bore is pristine. Trigger pull is crisp. Metal and wood finishes are each at least 95 percent. The price is firm and layaway is available. $6,750 plus shipping.

Custom Mauser 98 (G33/40) .270 Winchester. An unattributed rifle with superb detailing, serial 624 has a 22-inch barrel (octagon-to-round tapering to .550-inch muzzle diameter, hooded ramp front sight with white bead, integral quarter rib with three folding sight leafs marked 100/200/300 and mount dovetail). Features include an outstanding rust blue finish, polished rails, jeweled bolt body and follower, custom bolt handle (flat, checkered spoon), custom shroud, custom side safety with checkering, Canjar trigger and custom bottom metal with rolled trigger guard). The AAA walnut stock is dressed with wrap checkering, pedestaled bolt release, scalloped cheek rest, checkered grip (bottom) and a checkered butt with horn toe cap. Kimber quick detaching rings are secured to custom bases. CAPACITY: Five rounds (four plus one). The extractor “snaps over” rounds dropped into the chamber. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 7.0 pounds and the length-of-pull is 13.3 inches. CONDITION: The bore is strong and bright. Trigger pull is crisp and mechanical operations are smooth. Metal finish is at least 98 percent. Wood is approximately 95 percent, the majority of the adjustment from worm holes in the toe cap. The price is firm and layaway is available. $4,000 plus shipping.

Rigby (London) Sporting Best .270 Winchester. Built on a Mauser Model 98 action and wearing Rigby serial 6487, this light and lively rifle has a 22-inch barrel (.625-inch muzzle diameter, front sight base with stippled top and face, folding and locking hood, brass-beaded blade) and sling eye. There is no provision for a rear sight. Features include a reshaped bolt handle with a checkered knob (five bordered teardrop panels and engraved bottom), custom shroud with two-position wing safety, trim AA-grade walnut stock (ebony forend tip, wrap checkering with partial Mullered borders, crossbolt, serrated butt plate, steel grip cap, toe line sling eye and an initial plate (engraved “A”). ENGRAVING: “J. Rigby & Co, London, England” and “Caliber .270 Winchester” ride the barrel. Front and rear rings are sided with delicate scroll. Signed M.A. Hunt, the trap features an outstanding bordered bust of a roe deer supported by scroll. CAPACITY: Six rounds (five plus one). The extractor closes smoothly over “dropped in” rounds. Feeding/extraction/ejection are nearly effortless and most positive. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 7.0 pounds and the length-of-pull is 13.5 inches. CONDITION: The bore is bright with a modest hint of frosting. Rifling is sharp. Metal finish may have been refreshed, although all markings and engraving are tack sharp. The top of both bridges (under the bases) is discolored, but there is no visible evidence of extra holes or plugging. As the history is unknown, it is possible the rifle was rebarreled/engraved at some point in its history. Regardless, metal finish stands at approximately 85 percent. Color case over the grip cap has faded. Wood is approximately 80 percent with slivering at the tang and comb point. The price is firm and layaway is available. $9,000 plus shipping.

Custom Ruger No. 3 .222 Remington. Delivered in 1991, serial 132-40122 has a 25-inch octagon barrel (straight taper to .620-inch at the muzzle, stepped front sight ramp with brass-beaded blade, sling swivel stud, stepped rib with custom straddle bases incorporating recoil shoulders, unknown maker or twist), custom lever and extension, custom tang safety (checkered face) and a custom trigger (tapered and scalloped). Metal work was done by John Madole as signed on the rib. STOCK: Shaped from AAA-walnut with bold, sinister figure, the sleek forearm is accented with a subtile Schnabel (ebony inlay) and wrapping flat point checkering. The butt has an ebony tang point, scalloped pancake with shadow line, trap door plate with widow’s peak, steel grip cap and an inletted sling swivel stud (screwless). The woodwork is thought to be that of James Corpe but is unsigned. ENGRAVING: The action is dressed with an outstanding pattern of bordered leafy vine diamonds and triangles. The theme rolls over the top, runs along the lever and reappears on the mounts, cap and trap. Michael Dubber’s signature rides the lower tang. OPTIC: A Leupold Vari-X II 2-7x (gloss, Duplex reticle) is positioned in Kimber of Oregon quick-detaching rings (one-inch, low). DIMENSIONS: Weight (inclusive of optic) is 8.8 pounds and the length-of-pull is 13.9 inches. CONDITION: The bore is superb. Trigger pull is sharp. Polished blue over the barrel stands at approximately 98 percent. Action finish (French Gray) is approximately 95 percent with minor spots of trace clouding. Wood exceeds 90 percent with some minor impressions and rubbing. Optic is clear with light rubbing on the lens coatings. The price is firm and layaway is available. $8,500 plus shipping.

Wild West Guns custom Winchester Model 70 .300 Remington Ultra Magnum. Based on a stainless steel action with controlled-round feeding, serial G372955 has a 25-inch custom barrel (27 inches with brake, fluted, .645-inch diameter at the threads). Features include a reprofiled/lightened receiver and bolt body, skeletonized extractor, jeweled bolt body, skeletonized bolt handle, hollow bolt knob,three-position safety, tuned trigger, stainless steel bottom metal, premium syntetic stock and Talley mounts (30mm medium rings). No built sheet or accuracy information is present, stock brand is unknown, barrel brand and twist are unknown. No thread protector cap or additional accessories are included. DIMENSIONS: Weight (with mounts) is 7.8 pounds and the length-of-pull is 13.85 inches. CONDITION: The bore appears pristine. Trigger pull is crisp. Metal and stock finishes are each approximately 97 percent. The price is firm and layaway is available. $3,000 plus shipping.

Custom Winchester Model 52 Sporter .22 LR. Serial 64816B has a 24-inch barrel (integral ramp with stippled face and brass-beaded blade, no evidence of rear sight dovetail), checkered bolt knob (two bordered teardrop panels), scalloped bases (medium one-inch Kimber of Oregon fixed rings) and a rust blue finish. One factory magazine is included. STOCK: Fashioned from walnut blank with broad, smoky grain, formalities include an ebony forend tip, outstanding 24 lines-per-inch wrap checkering with a partially Mullered border, scalloped cheek rest with shadow line, inletted sling swivel studs with “Super Grade” swivels, steel butt plate with widow’s peak and a hand-rubbed oil finish. ENGRAVING: The trigger guard is dressed with a game scene (foraging squirrel) bordered by scroll, shading and an initial shield. Leafy vines rise from the knob checkering border and extend along the bolt handle. OPTIC: A Leupold M8-3x with Duplex reticle is positioned. CRAFTSMAN NOTES: The work is not signed or otherwise documented. The consignor believes the rifle was stocked by R.G. Owens and that the engraving was done by Jack Haugh.  DIMENSIONS: Weight (inclusive of optic) is 7.0 pounds and the length-of-pull is 13.6 inches. CONDITION: The bore is strong with sharp rifling and light browning. Metal finish is approximately 80 percent, owing to thinning and light roughness near the muzzle. Wood crowds 90 percent. The optic is clear with shirttail rubbing on the lens coatings. The price is firm and layaway is available. $4,000 plus shipping.

Winchester pre-64 Model 70 Featherweight .30-06. Made in 1958, serial 425988 (2x: receiver & bolt) has a 22-inch barrel (hooded ramp front sight with brass-beaded blade, folding rear sight). Features include the “Low Comb” stock variation (straight comb, panel checkering with Mullered borders, sling loops, aluminum butt plate), hollow bolt knob and Leupold mounts (one-inch low rings). DIMENSIONS: Weight (with mounts) is 7.0 pounds and the length-of-pull is 13.6 inches. CONDITION: The bore is outstanding and bolt face condition suggests little use. Metal finish exceeds 95 percent. Wood is approximately 95 percent with a few minor impressions and a repaired sliver and varnish lift at the forward edge of the bolt slot. The price is firm and layaway is available. $2,500 plus shipping.

Winchester Model 1873 .32-20. A special order rifle made in 1892 and supported by a factory letter, serial 427915 wears a 30-inch octagon barrel (.740-inch at the muzzle flats, blade front sight). Features include a set trigger. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 9.2 pounds and the length-of-pull is 12.6 inches. CONDITION: The bore is dark and rough with softened rifling. Hammer notches are solid and the set operates properly. Metal finish has thinned and browned. Wood is solid and well-etched with stories. The price is firm and layaway is available. $7,500 plus shipping.

Winchester Model 1873 .32-20. A special order rifle made in 1892 and supported by a factory letter, serial 413382 has a 28-inch octagon barrel (.715-inch across the muzzle flats, rear sight dovetail positioned “as far back as possible”). Features include a set trigger, deluxe wood (checkered, pistol grip with ebony inlay, shotgun butt) and a color case action. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 8.8 pounds and the length-of-pull is 13.25 inches. CONDITION: The bore is dark and rough with softened but visible rifling. Set works properly. Hammer notches are solid. Lever opens with light resistance. A tang aperture has been added. Metal finishes have browned. Forearm wood has shrunk. Butt plate is a replacement. The price is firm and layaway is available. $10,000 plus shipping.

Winchester Model 1873 .44-40. A special order rifle made in 1878 and supported by a factory letter, serial 31289 has a 26-inch heavy octagon barrel (1.10 inches across the muzzle flats, ivory blade). Features include a set trigger, thumbprint dust cover and crescent butt plate with trap. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 10.0 pounds and the length-of-pull is 12.7 inches. CONDITION: The bore is viable (darkened, moderate roughness, strong rifling). Set does not engage. Hammer notches are solid. Metal finishes have browned. Wood has chipped at tang right. The price is firm and layaway is available. $9,000 plus shipping.

Winchester Model 1873 .44-40. Made in 1886 and supported by a factory letter, serial 200428 has a 24-inch octagon-to-round barrel (.795-inch muzzle diameter, blade front sight, Marble’s rear sight). Features include a set trigger, deluxe wood (checkered, pistol grip with ebony inlay, crescent butt with trap, sling loop) and a color case action. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 8.8 pounds and the length-of-pull is 12.75 inches. CONDITION: The bore is viable (light roughness, strong rifling and some browning). Set does not engage. Hammer notches are solid. Lever is tight. Forearm cap has been drilled and is cracked. Metal finishes have browned. Wood has a hairline at the grip cap ebony. The price is firm and layaway is available. $10,000 plus shipping.

Winchester Model 1876 .45-60. Made in 1881 and supported by a factory letter, serial 19546 has a 26-inch octagon barrel. Features include a color case action and a shotgun butt plate. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 9.4 pounds and the length-of-pull is 13.15 inches. CONDITION: The bore is fair, with general moderate roughness, browning and spotting. Both hammer positions are positive, trigger is crisp and the lever rests properly tight. Barrel finish has thinned and browned to approximately 50 percent. Markings are sharp. Receiver colors have browned and faded to trace in protected areas. Wood has added surface finish and a hairline crack at the serial has been professionally addressed. A hole for a sling swivel stud appears on the toe line. The price is firm and layaway is available. $5,000 plus shipping.

Winchester Model 1876 .45-60. Made in 1881 and supported by a factory letter, serial 17559 has a 28-inch round barrel (.810-inch muzzle diameter, blade front sight). Features include a tang aperture and trap door crescent butt plate. DIMENSION: Weight is 10.0 pounds and the length-of-pull is 13.1 inches. CONDITION: The bore has browned with light-to-moderate roughness and lightly softened rifling. Hammer notches are solid. Trigger operates properly. Metal finish has thinned and browned. Wood is solid. The price is firm and layaway is available. $10,000 plus shipping.

Winchester Model 1876 .45-60. Made in 1892 and supported by a factory letter, serial 62535 has a 28-inch barrel (.795-inch muzzle diameter). Features include a set trigger and trap door crescent. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 10.2 pounds and the length-of-pull is 12.85 inches. CONDITION: The bore is quite good, with some areas of light roughness and general browning. Set and hammer notches operate properly. Metal finish has thinned and browned. Makings are sharp. Wood integrity is good with a properly stabalized crack from the tang (right). The price is firm and layaway is available. $9,000 plus shipping.

Winchester Model 1886 .45-90. Made in 1887 and supported by a factory letter, serial 9964 has a 26-inch octagon barrel (.805-inch muzzle diameter, blade front sight). Features include a set trigger and fancy walnut stock (checkered, pistol grip with ebony inlay). DIMENSIONS: Weight is 9.4 pounds and the length-of-pull is 13.0 inches. CONDITION: The bore is rough and darkened. Rifling remains good. The trigger’s safety notch and set do not work. Metal finish has thinned/browned. Crescent is proud and and there are two short/tiny hairlines at the lower tang screw. The price is firm and layaway is available. $11,500 plus shipping.