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Superlative custom Winchester pre-64 Model 70 .375 H&H Magnum. Crafted a generation ago by a trio of gunmaking legends and acquired directly from the original bespoke owner, serial 276121 stands tall among even the finest examples of American custom gunmaking. METAL: Tom Burgess began by fitting a 22-inch tapering heavy sporter barrel (.700-inch muzzle diameter, Redfield banded front sight with partially-checkered hood, banded sling swivel stud, quarter rib with one fixed and two folding express leafs, base for front ring). A bridge extending the rib and a bookending rear base were created, a new bolt handle (two bordered teardrop panels with raised checkering) added and the tang reshaped. The bolt release button was flattened and checkered. Custom bottom metal was fitted and an elongated diamond forearm escutcheon provides a final elegant touch. At first glance overshadowed by the extraordinary wood and engraving, Burgess’ efforts are the very foundation of this incredible rifle. STOCK: Monty Kennedy wrote the book (literally) on firearm checkering and the pattern he executed on this exhibition grade English blank is of staggering quality. The forearm wrap is accented with stepped borders and bold fleurs which quite naturally draw first attention, but the complexity and flawless blending of the comb line and cheek piece scallop lines into the wrist crowd perfection. Stepping back, the stunning end-to-end figure of the blank itself brings disbelief. Wearing a satin finish, additional formalities include an inletted toe line stud and timed screws. ENGRAVING: Lee Griffiths created five game scenes, each supported by gold wire, French Gray accents and intricate leafy vine. Receiver right presents a striding brown bear, receiver left a lunging polar bear and the grip cap a glowering grizzly bust. The floor plate showcases a bugling bull elk in a forest clearing with a brace of cows in alarming depth and detail. All that is forgotten when looking at the butt plate, for the bull moose standing in mountain pond takes your breath and literally defines what game scene engraving can be at its very best. The supporting pattern continues along the quarter rib, receiver, rings, bolt handle, tang and guard, then reappears on front sight, banded stud, escutcheon, toe line stud and screws. SIGNATURES: Each of the three craftsman’s names are engraved on the barrel and Lee Griffiths name appears a second time over the forward attach screw. The bespoke owner’s initials center the guard. DIMENSIONS: Weight (with rings) is 9.2 pounds and the length-of-pull is 13.75 inches. CAPACITY: Four rounds. The extractor “snaps over” rounds dropped into the chamber. CONDITION: Unfired. The bore is pristine. Metal and wood finishes are each approximately 99 percent with but trace suggestions of careful handling. For whatever reason, the front sight blade is absent. The price is firm and layaway is available. $27,500 plus shipping.

Outstanding pair of custom Winchester pre-64 Model 70 rifles in .270 Winchester and .30-06 by Jim Dubell. Acquired from the original bespoke owner, serials 82957 (.270) and 427967 (.30-06) each have 24-inch factory barrels (.675-inch muzzle diameters, banded sling swivel studs, recontoured, filled/blended sight attachment points). Features include rust blue finishes, jeweled bolt bodies, hollow bolt knobs, checkered safeties, reshaped and checkered bolt release buttons, reshaped tangs, custom trigger guards (steel) and tuned triggers. Custom contoured bases and Conetrol rings (one-inch, low) are included. STOCKS: Coaxed from adjacent AAA-grade blanks with strong directional and crossing figure, each is dressed with an ebony forend tip, 24 lines-per-inch wrap checkering, scalloped cheek rest with shadow line, skeleton grip cap, inletted toe line stud, Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad and timed screws. Rifles are unsigned. DIMENSIONS: Weights are 7.4 pounds with mounts. Lengths-of-pull are 13.4 inches. CONDITIONS: Unfired since completion. Bores are strong and bright, with the .30-06 bore showing a small area of trace machining marks. Metal and wood finishes exceed 99 percent. The price is firm and layaway is available. $12,500 plus shipping for the pair.

Winchester pre-64 Model 70 .30-06 refined and stocked by George Hoenig. From the Tom Siatos estate and based on a factory barreled action (serial 33959, 1941), it literally defines the classic American custom rifle. The metal has a superb rust blue finish and remains almost entirely original, the exception being a careful rounding of the bottom metal to blend with the contour of the stock. The metal grip cap is engraved “G. HOENIG BOISE ID”. The stock is shaped from a rich blank of AAA-grade English walnut to the contour of a proper mountain rifle. Being a Hoenig, the 26 lines-per-inch wrap bordered checkering as well as the open grip profile are wonderfully executed. Additional appointments include an English cheek rest with softened edge and a leather-wrapped recoil pad. OPTIC: A Swarovski Z3 3-10×42 (4A reticle, one-inch tube, .25-MOA click value) is secured in a Redfield mount. DIMENSIONS: Weight (with optic) is 9.2 pounds and length-of-pull is 13.5 inches. CONDITION: The bore shines like grandpa’s bald head in the sun. Metal finish is at least 95 percent with areas of tiny freckling along the barrel. Wood integrity is about 97 percent owing to a modest scattering of small field impressions. TOM SIATOS (1923-2008) spent the majority of his life in close association with firearms and hunting. His professional contributions, tremendous category knowledge, bottomless enthusiasm and bold personality influenced the firearms industry and outdoor media to such a degree that it remains a viable force today. Tom was the second editor of Guns & Ammo Magazine. As such, he was responsible for the general tone of the iconic publication. A consummate hunter, spectacular all-around shot and true connoisseur of fine firearms, his interests spanned the full spectrum of the shooting sports. In 1942, Tom enlisted in the Marine Corps. He served in units that scouted and destroyed isolated enemy communication sites on a number of Pacific islands, eventually receiving a battlefield commission. After concluding his service, he attended UCLA and later joined the fledgling Petersen’s Publishing Company in 1958. A series of promotions led to him to become vice president of the Petersen’s Publishing Outdoor Division, which thrived under his leadership. Tom Siatos was a mentor, visionary, leader, father figure and a true original. We will never see his like again. The price is firm and layaway is available. $7,500 plus shipping.

Hoenig custom Winchester pre-64 Model 70 .375 H&H Magnum. Based on a factory magnum-length barreled action, serial 295361 has a 25-inch barrel (.700-inch muzzle diameter, custom front sight with brass beaded blade, banded sling swivel, custom rear sight fixture with express blade). Features include a rust blue finish, polished raceway, recontoured and checkered bolt release button, contoured bottom metal (ends) and a tuned trigger. STOCK: Formed from a dark English blank with ideal directional figure, details include an “English-shaped” forearm, 24 lines-per-inch wrap checkering, twin crossbolts, “open” grip profile, scalloped pancake cheek rest, trap door grip cap, sling swivel stud (toe line) and a Pachmayr recoil pad. CAPACITY: Four plus one. Extractor “snaps over” single-fed rounds. Feeding/extraction/ejection are positive. DIMENSIONS: Weight (with optic) is 10.0 pounds and the length-of-pull is 13.75 inches. CONDITION: The bore is strong and bright. Metal finish is approximately 97 percent. Wood is also approximately 97 percent with a modest distribution of minor field impressions. OPTIC: A Swarovski Z3 3-9×36 (plex reticle, matte finish, .25 MOA clicks) is secured in custom mounts. Optics and lens coatings are in excellent condition. The price is firm and layaway is available. $10,000 plus shipping.

Kimber of Oregon Model 82 Rimfire Varminter .22 LR. Serial 820552 has a 25-inch heavy barrel (.850-inch muzzle diameter, recessed crown), polished blue finish, dovetailed receiver, two-position safety, five-round magazine and a laminated stock (uncheckered, sling swivel studs, logo pad). No box or papers. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 8.6 pounds and the length-of-pull is 13.5 inches. CONDITION: The bore is outstanding. Metal and wood finishes each exceed 95 percent. The price is firm and layaway is available. $1,750 plus shipping.

Kimber of Oregon Model 82 Brownell .22 LR. Serial LB189-500 has a 19.5-inch barrel (banded and fluted front sight with brass-beaded blade, contoured island rear sight base with one fixed and one folding express leaf). Features include a polished blue finish, round receiver with attached Kimber bases and a sculpted “butter knife” bolt handle with checkered underside. STOCK: Crafted from a AAA-grade claro blank with stout end-to-end figure, appointments include a steel forend cap, partially-bordered panel checkering, checkered steel plate with widow’s peak, steel grip cap, inletted sling swivel studs and a satin finish. No box or papers. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 6.6 pounds and the length-of-pull is 13.5 inches. CONDITION: The bore is strong and bright. Metal finish and wood finishes are each approximately 97 percent. The price is firm and layaway is available. $4,750 plus shipping.

Kimber of Oregon Model 82 SuperAmerica .22 LR. Serial SA355 has a 22-inch barrel (ramp front sight with Lyman white-beaded blade, quarter rib with folding leaf and integral base dovetail). Features include a polished blue finish, disc safety and a five-round magazine. STOCK: Drawn from a superlative blank of AAA-grade claro with dynamic end-to-end figure, formalities include wrap checkering, scalloped cheek rest, checkered steel butt plate with widow’s peak and a steel grip cap. OPTIC: A Leupold M8-4X (Duplex reticle, gloss finish, 1-inch tube) is mounted in Kimber quick detaching rings. DIMENSIONS: Weight (with optic) is 7.2 pounds and the length-of-pull is 13.5 inches. CONDITION: The bore is outstanding – strong and bright. Metal and wood finishes are each approximately 99 percent. The optic is clear with unmarked lens coatings. No box, papers or additional accessories are included. The price is firm and layaway is available. $5,500 plus shipping.

Luxus Arms Model 11 serial number 1. Outstanding in every possible respect, this single shot takedown includes barrels chambered for .22-250 Remington (26-inch) and .270 Winchester (24.5 inches). The action and both barrels are numbered “L01” while the grip cap formally presents the serial as a gold-engraved superscore to the completion date of “7/15/2011”. Each light sporter barrel tapers to just .575-inch at the muzzle, incorporates a recessed crown and banded sling swivel stud, and is fitted with a petite scalloped quarter rib which accepts Talley rings. Bores are button rifled and lapped by hand. The action, with just five moving parts and the sleek “LT” bottom lever, is a marvel of efficient design. Finished in the most perfect satin rust blue, every aspect of the metal is flawless. For all that, it is the unequaled, sinister character of the exhibition Turkish walnut that stops your heart. Shot through with an impossible twisting of bold figure, a dozen or so haunting faces appear upon examination – the exact number depending on one’s imagination. Forend and butt wear 24 lines-per-inch wrapped checkering with Mullered borders, an inletted sling swivel stud rides the toe line and a Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad is fitted as a finishing touch. DIMENSIONS: Weight (with the .270 Winchester barrel) is 6.8 pounds. Length-of-pull is 14.5 inches. CONDITION: Absolutely new in every respect with but trace suggestions of handling. PROVENANCE: An included Luxus Arms card bears the following in hand; “Dear Jim, Thank you from everyone at Luxus for purchasing the first Model 11. We appreciate the business! Best Regards, Clay.” ADDITIONAL INCLUSIONS: The original partitioned box (properly inletted for two barrels), satin logo slips and brochure are included. The price is firm and layaway is available. $10,000 plus shipping.