NEW ARRIVALS

Custom Oberndorf Mauser Model 98 .30-06. Acquired from the original owner who bespoke the rifle, serial B083724 showcases the metalwork of Tom Burgess cradled in a AAA-grade English walnut stock crafted by Dennis Earl Smith. Both elements are unsigned. Features include a rust blue finish, 22-inch barrel (.600-inch muzzle diameter, unknown brand), polished bolt body, nickel bolt knob (checkered underpanel), custom bolt shroud with two-position safety, custom bottom metal (inside-the-bow release) and a custom trigger (marked “Finland”). STOCK: Smith appointed the stock with a satin finish, schnabel (scalloped, tapering point), superb wrap checkering, side panels, framed ejection port, pedestaled bolt release, scalloped cheek rest with shadow line, Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad, sling swivel studs and timed screws. Bedding is on pillars. Leupold bases are attached. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 7.4 pounds and the length-of-pull is 13.6 inches. CONDITION: Unfired. The bore is pristine. Metal and wood finishes are essentially new with but minor traces of handling.  The price is firm and layaway is available. $4,750 plus shipping.

Tom Burgess & Monty Kennedy custom Mauser 98 .308 Norma Magnum. Acquired from the original bespoke owner, serial 30746 (marked 130746 on the tang) has a 26-inch barrel (.615 muzzle diameter). Features include a custom bolt handle (straight, two-panel checkered knob), custom bolt shroud with two-position safety, custom bottom metal (inside-the-bow release button, integral magazine box) and a Canjar trigger. Fluted steel bases are attached. The metal is unsigned. WOOD: Monty Kennedy (signed 8/77 in the barrel channel) shaped the stock from a claro blank with stout directional figure. Formalities include an ebony forend tip, flawless panel checkering on the forearm and wrapped over the wrist, scalloped cheek rest with tapering shadow line, checkered steel grip cap, checkered ebony butt plate, timed screws and sling swivel studs. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 9.0 and the length-of-pull is 13.75 inches. CONDITION: The bore is strong and bright. Metal finish is approximately 95 percent and wood is at least 97 percent. The price is firm and layaway is available. $4,000 plus shipping.

Custom Dakota Model 97 Hunter .375 H&H Magnum. Serial “Africa 375” has a 26-inch sporter barrel (.640-inch muzzle diameter, banded front sight with skeleton hood and red fiber optic bead, express rear sight on scalloped island). Features include a desert tan Cerakote finish, full-length extractor for true controlled round feeding and extraction, three-position safety and a cloverleaf tang. STOCK: The premium synthetic stock beds the action on aluminum pillars and is glassed from the rear guard screw to just forward of the lug. Appointments include inletted sling swivel studs with timed screws and a Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad. No box or papers. CAPACITY: Four rounds (three plus one). The extractor “snaps over” rounds dropped into the chamber. Feeding/extraction/ejection are positive and smooth. OPTIC: A Leupold VX-6HD 2-12×42 with an illuminated FireDot Duplex reticle is secured in Talley quick detaching mounts. Aluminum lens covers are included. The CDS dial is for a 270-grain Swift A-Frame bullet at 2825 FPS. The optic is clear, lens coatings are unmolested and illumination functions properly. DIMENSIONS: Weight (with optic) is 9.2 pounds and the length-of-pull is 14.0 inches. CONDITION: The bore is flawless. The trigger breaks crisp. Metal finish is well over 95 percent with a few light rubs. Stock finish is 99 percent. PURCHASING OPTION: The rifle may be purchased for $5,250 plus shipping ($750 discount) without the optic. The price is firm and layaway is available. $6,000 plus shipping.

Joseph Lang & Son .470 Nitro Express double rifle. Serial 14644 is a wonderful London rifle refurbished by Turnbull about 15 years ago. Features include 26-inch barrels topped by a full-length matte rib with integral raised front ramp. The front sight itself has been filed fine for daylight duty, with the pop-up moon sight having seen service in low light as well as when closing on dangerous game. The dovetail-mounted rear sight has one fixed and two folding express leafs (marked 100/200/300), each with a sighting line. Additional features include double triggers, extractor, mechanical safety and a traditional (pancake) cheekpiece with shadow line. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 10.6 pounds. Length-of-pull is 15.0 inches with attached orange pad, and an included Pachmayr Old English pad would reduce LOP .50-inch if installed. Drops are 1.5 and 2.5 inches, and cast off is slight – approximately .20-inch. CONDITION: Barrels are tight on face. Bores are bright with light, uniform frosting. Extractor, triggers and safety all operate properly. Barrel, guard, opening lever, tang and grip cap blue all stand at about 97 percent, and markings remain strong. Action colors are rich and bright, with only the slightest handling evidenced in the clear sealing coat. Maker’s name and engraving accents are sharp. Moon sight spring has weakened. Wood finish is about 97 percent as well and wood integrity is about 95 percent to account for the scattering of small scratches and field impressions. INCLUSIONS: Older takedown case with added maker’s label and replacement straps is in worn condition. The price is firm and layaway is available. $20,000 plus shipping.

Ruger No. 1 7mm Remington Magnum. Made in 2003, serial 133-94724 has a 26-inch barrel (integral rib for mounts). Features include good wood figure and a tuned trigger. No mounts, box or papers. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 8.0 pounds and the length-of-pull is 13.6 inches. CONDITION: The bore is strong and bright. Trigger pull is crisp. Metal finish is at least 98 percent. Wood is approximately 95 percent owing to minor impressions (mostly on the bottom of the forearm and on the toe line. The price is firm and layaway is available. $1,750 plus shipping.

Dennis Earl Smith custom Winchester pre-64 Model 70 .264 Winchester Magnum. Serial 475925 (matching bolt) has a 26-inch factory barrel (hooded ramp front sight with beaded blade, adjustable folding rear sight). Standard features include a full-length claw extractor, three-position safety and a steel trap/guard. WOOD: From a AAA-grade English blank with bold, dark figure, Smith coaxed a sleek sporter stock accented with wrap checkering, scalloped cheek rest with shadow line, steel grip cap, sling swivel studs, thin Pachmayr recoil pad and an oil finish. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 8.2 pounds and the length-of-pull is 13.35 inches. (A standard width Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad will be added gratis upon request). CONDITION: The bore is strong and bright. Metal and stock finishes each exceed 95 percent. The price is firm and layaway is available. $4,000 plus shipping.

Robert Stutler custom Mauser 98 .275 Rigby (7×57). Built on an FN Mauser action wearing serial 37882, it is the 5th rifle (designated Number 5) of approximately 25 rifles Stutler built. Features include a 23-inch barrel (6.45-inch muzzle diameter, recessed crown, ramp front sight with brass-beaded blade, banded sling swivel stud, drift-adjustable island rear sight assembly with one standing and two folding leafs). Features include a rust blue finish, three-position roll over safety, Blackburn bottom metal (inside-the-bow release button) and a custom trigger. The receiver is not drilled/tapped. STOCK: Shaped from a AAA-grade English blank, appointments include an ebony forend tip, 24 lines-per-inch checkering with partially Mullered borders, scalloped pancake cheek rest with shadow line, steel grip cap, inletted toe line stud and a checkered butt plate with widow’s peak. Screws are timed. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 8.2 pounds and the length-of-pull is 13.35 inches. CONDITION: The bore is outstanding – strong and bright. Metal and wood finishes are each approximately 97 percent. The price is firm and layaway is available. $6,500 plus shipping.

Turnbull 1886 .475 Turnbull. Serial 03632PR1B7 has a 24-inch heavy octagon barrel (.835-inch across the muzzle flats, brass-beaded blade front sight, elevation and drift adjustable rear sight, full-length magazine tube). Features include a rust blue finish, color case action/cap/hammer, checkered steel butt plate with widow’s peak and AA-grade walnut. No box, papers or additional accessories. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 9.2 pounds and the length-of-pull is 13.25 inches. CONDITION: Likely unfired since proof. The bore is pristine. Metal and wood finishes are each approximately 98 percent with . The price is firm and layaway is available. $5,000 plus shipping.

Winchester Model 70 Extreme Weather SS .325 WSM. Made in Portugal and imported by Browning, serial 35GZP01990 is a stainless steel rifle with a 24-inch light sporter barrel (.595-inch muzzle diameter, recessed crown, fluted). Features include a full-length Mauser claw extractor for true controlled round feeding and extraction, jeweled bolt body, alloy follower, three-position safety, knurled bolt knob and a premium synthetic stock with a Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad. OPTIC: A Swarovski 3-12×50 Habicht scope (30mm tube, satin finish, .35 MOA adjustment click value, plex reticle) is secured in Talley light weight ring mounts. The optic is tack sharp, lens coatings are unmolested and the exterior finish is approximately 98 percent. DIMENSIONS: Weight (with optic) is 8.2 pounds and the length-of-pull is 13.75 inches. CAPACITY: Four rounds (three plus one). Feeding/extraction/ejection are positive. The extractor “snaps over” rounds dropped into the chamber. CONDITION: The bore is pristine. Metal and stock finishes are at least 99 percent. AMMUNITION: Included are 52 rounds of Nosler Trophy Grade 200-grain AccuBond and  52 rounds of HSM 180-grain Barnes TSX. PURCHASING OPTION: The rifle may be purchased for $2,000 ($500 discount) without the optic. The price is firm and layaway is available. $2,500 plus shipping.