New Arrivals

Biesen (Al & Roger) custom pre-64 Winchester Model 70 .300 H&H Magnum. A one-owner rifle completed in 2010, serial 141166 has a 23-inch barrel (light sporter contour, .575-inch muzzle diameter, island sling swivel stud). Features include a magnum-length action, rust blue finish, jeweled bolt body/extractor/follower/rail, reprofiled bolt handle, checkered bolt knob (two panels), three-position safety, reprofiled and checkered bolt release button, custom bottom metal machined by Tommy Burgess and a tuned trigger. STOCK: Crafted from a AA-grade English walnut blank with grain running strong through the wrist, formalities include an ebony forend tip, borderless wrap checkering accented with bold fleurs, scalloped cheek rest with a tapering shadow line, checkered steel grip cap, inletted sling swivel stud and a Pachmayr recoil pad. ENGRAVING: A mountain goat in full profile against a backdrop of peaks by E.C. Prudhomme (signed) is surrounded by intricate leafy vines and dresses the bottom metal to nearly full coverage. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 7.2 pounds and the length-of-pull is 13.8 inches. ACCURACY: The initial test target shows a three-shot group (100 yards, 180-grain AccuBond handloads) measuring .60-inch center-to-center is included. Nosler 200-grain Partition loads also perform very well. CONDITION: The bore is superb, strong and bright. Metal finish is at least 95 percent with trace silvering at the muzzle, bolt handle and shroud. Wood crowds 98 percent with a few minor impressions. The price is firm and layaway is available. $8,500 plus shipping.

Important Jerry Fisher custom Mauser 98 .358 Winchester. Made circa 1959 as a gift for Jerry’s brother-in-law and retained by the family until recently, it is an interesting rifle on multiple levels. ACTION: The military Mauser action was shortened .50-inch by John Fullington. The work is exceptional as it is nearly impossible to detect the weld line. Fisher smithed the bolt handle himself and added two bordered teardrop checkering panels. Bolt body, extractor and follower were jeweled. As was common at the time, the follower was not modified to permit the bolt to close over an empty magazine and the extractor was not reshaped to “snap over”. Capacity is three rounds, all feeding from the magazine. A carefully-tuned single stage Jaeger trigger was pressed into service. BARREL: An Apex 22-inch light sporter barrel (recessed crown, .565-inch muzzle diameter, six lands/grooves) was selected as it was one of the top brands of the era. STOCK: Fisher crafted the stock from a select blank of California English walnut in a pattern attributed to Monty Kennedy. The 22 lines-per-inch checkering pattern features complex borders, bold ribbons and outlined fleurs. A deeply figured tapering grip cap with pedestal provides an elegant contrast to the honey-blonde stock. A blind magazine, what Jerry called “concealed magazine job”, adds much to the sleek lines. OPTIC: A period Lyman All-American 2.5x (1-inch tube, straight crosswire reticle) is mounted in Redfield hardware. DIMENSIONS: Weight (with optic) is 7.2 pounds. Length-of-pull is 13.7 inches. CONDITION: The bore is outstanding, strong and bright. Feeding is positive although the follower spring seems weak. As recently refreshed and modified, the Bruce Farman rust blue metal finish is approximately 99 percent. Steve Heilman reprofiled the original high comb and cheek rest, replaced the aged butt plate with a Pachmayr recoil pad, matched the finish over the butt to the original and added a two-position wing safety. Overall, wood condition approaches 95 percent. PROVENANCE: Pictured and described in Monty Kennedy’s Checkering & Carving of Gunstocks (page 291) and supported by a letter from Celeste Fisher (Jerry’s widow), both included. A period leather sling with Jaeger swivels is also present. The price is firm and layaway is available. $7,500 plus shipping.

Left hand consecutive-serialed pair of Heym SR20 N rifles in .243 Winchester and .270 Winchester. Made in 1984 (per certificates) and imported by Paul Jaeger, serials 26944 (.270 Win.) and 26945 (.243 Win.) have 24-inch light sporter barrels (.560 muzzle diameters, ramp front sights, adjustable rear sight blades). Features include long (1.2-inch) clip extractors, jeweled bolt bodies, three-position safeties, single set triggers, rosewood Schnabels, Mullered-bordered checkering panels, scalloped cheek rests, left-hand palm swells, rosewood grip caps, Monte Carlo combs and Leupold mounts (1-inch low rings). DIMENSIONS: Weights are 8.0 pounds and lengths-of-pull are 14.25 inches. CONDITIONS: The .243 Win. has a pristine bore. Mechanics are solid and operate properly, including the safety and set. Metal finish is approximately 97 percent with occasional instances of minor finish freckling and light surface film on the alloy portions of the bottom metal. Wood is approximately 99 percent. The .270 Win. condition is the same. INCLUSIONS: The original boxes with foam lining and correct end label serials along with the certificates are present. The price is firm, layaway is available and the set will not be separated. $6,000 plus shipping.

Hoffman Arms .375 H&H Magnum. Made in Cleveland circa 1923 and based on a Mauser Model 98 magnum-length action, rifle number 220 wears a 26-inch tapering sporter barrel (.635-inch muzzle diameter). Features include a banded front sight (button-release hood, stippled approach), banded sling swivel stud, quarter rib (three folding leafs engraved “100/200/300”, stippled flat), damascened bolt body and extractor, integral pop-up aperture sight (rear bridge, engraved “100”), shaped bolt handle, three-position safety, side mount base and a drop-box magazine. STOCK: Shaped from straight-grained walnut, accents include a horn forend tip, wrap checkering with partial Mullered borders, scalloped cheek rest with shadow line and a steel grip cap. The action beds against a metal bracket inletted at the lug and rides on a steel insert surrounding the rear attachment screw. ENGRAVING: Not suprisingly, engraving is unattributed but of the highest quality. Anchored by intricate scroll over the bottom metal and grip, the pattern reappears on the front ring with accents on the band as well as the front sight base. The trigger face is checkered. CAPACITY: Four plus one. Extractor “snaps over” rounds dropped in the chamber. SERIAL: Properly serialed on the underside of the action at the lug as 93644, the number appears 9x in total (action, bolt release, shroud, cocking piece, extractor, 2x trigger, magazine box, floorplate). MARKINGS: “HARMS” appears as a double strike on the lug. Stock is stamped “220”. Sling is stamped “Hoffman Arms Co., Cleveland O”. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 9.2 pounds. Length-of-pull is 14.0 inches. CONDITION: The bore is very good with strong rifling and mild frosting. The front sight bead is absent. The aperture sight spring requires adjustment to hold the sight solidly in position when presenting. Trigger pull is crisp. Feeding/extraction/ejection is positive. Metal finish has thinned and browned to approximately 75 percent. Wood is approximately 65 percent overall, with general impressions, thinning and blotching. The Pachmayr Old English recoil pad is a later addition. The price is firm and layaway is available. $9,500 plus shipping.

Holland & Holland full stock .338 Winchester Magnum. Bearing 1994 London proofs, rifle number 4340 (5x: barrel underside, action at lug, guard, end cap, forward mount ring) has a 20-inch tapering medium sporter barrel with a ramp front sight (rotating/locking hood, stippled face, serrated flat, brass-beaded blade) and an island rear sight (stippled face, fixed express blade marked “50/100 yds”, folding express blade marked “200 yds”, gold sighting lines). The Mauser 98 action has a partially-stippled front ring, Holland & Holland quick release mounting system, straight bolt handle with checkered knob, twin two-position safeties (work in concert), drop box magazine and a Timney trigger. Barrel and action wear rust blue while the bottom metal, crossbolt and trap are finished in accented coin. Screws are timed. STOCK: Crafted in well-figured walnut, formalities include wrap checkering with a diamond accent and partial double borders, crossbolt, cheek rest with wrapping scallop and shadow line, trapdoor grip cap (with replacement front sight blade), initial plate (toe line, blank) and a Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad. The action is bedded at the lug and an aluminum pillar surrounds the rear action screw for additional strength. Finish is hand-rubbed oil. ENGRAVING: The floorplate presents a detailed grizzly bust framed with leafy vine, the pattern continuing over the guard and reappearing on the front ring, bolt handle, cap, crossbolt trap and screwheads. The rear ring is branded. Engraving is unattributed and no import markings are present. CAPACITY: Four plus one, the fifth round dropping in and extractor “snapping over”. Feeding/extraction/ejection are positive and proper. DIMENSIONS: Weight (with optic) is 10.4 pounds. Sans is 8.8 pounds. Length-of-pull is 13.8 inches. CONDITION: The bore is superb. Mechanics are rock solid. Metal finishes are approximately 97 percent and wood at least 95 percent with a scattering of light impressions. OPTIC: The Swarovski Habicht Nova 1.5-6×42 (30mm steel tube, plex reticle) is tack sharp with strong lens coatings. The price is firm and layaway is available. $22,500 plus shipping.

Innogun Integral 9.3x62mm. Serial S1/100054DE has a 19.5-inch barrel (21.5 inches inclusive of brake, ramp front sight with orange blade, island rear sight assembly with windage-adjustable notched express blade). Features include integral dovetails, straight pull action, tang cocking/safety button and a detachable magazine. A switch-barrel design, the barrel can be detached from the action (when removed from the stock) and switched with other calibers. Trigger pull is extraordinary. WOOD: Stocked in staggering Turkish walnut with sinister full-length grain, appointments include a Schnabel, palm swell, stepped Barvarian cheek rest and a hand-rubbed oil finish. The brake is an aftermarket addition. MARKINGS: Underside of barrel is marked (electric pencil) “Woodcock Hill, Benton PA”. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 7.2 pounds and the length-of-pull is 14.35 inches. CONDITION: The bore is pristine with outstanding surface finish. Mechanics are solid. Metal finish is approximately 95 percent with minor handling wear. Wood is approximately 90 percent with a few impressions and texturing from dry oil that failed to penetrate the dense grain. The thread protector cap attaches properly, but leaves a small portion of the leading edge uncovered. No box. A photocopy of the owner’s manual in German is present. The price is firm and layaway is available. $2,500 plus shipping.

Marlin Golden 39-A Mountie 90th Anniversary prototype .22 LR. Per the consignor, this rifle originated from the personal collection of Richard Rohal over 30 years ago and was recently displayed at the Marlin Firearms Collectors Association annual meeting. Made circa 1959, Serial S19888 has a 20-inch barrel (hooded ramp front sight with brass-beaded blade, full length magazine tube, elevation-adjustable rear sight). Features include a chrome finish (all metal surfaces except magazine tube cap, front sight blade and butt plate screws), premium walnut stock and an unmarked tang. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 6.2 pounds and length-of-pull is 13.3 inches. CONDITION: The bore is bright and shiny. Metal finish is approximately 98 percent with traces of handling and uneveness over the magazine tube attachment hanger. Wood is approximately 98 percent with several impressions along the toe line. No box, papers or provenance. The price is firm and layaway is available. $5,000 plus shipping.

Marlin Golden 39A .22 LR. Per the consignor, this rifle originated from the personal collection of Richard “Dick” Rohal over 30 years ago and was recently displayed at the Marlin Firearms Collectors Association annual meeting. Made in 1960, serial T22489 (tang number 439) is either a special production or prototype rifle. In addition to the attached stock (premium walnut, uncheckered, chrome sling loop and chrome butt plate) a second high grade walnut stock (matching serial, squirrel carving, checkering, black grip cap) is included. Features include a 24-inch barrel (hooded ramp front sight with brass-beaded blade, full length magazine tube, elevation-adjustable rear sight). DIMENSIONS: Weight is 6.6 pounds and the length-of-pull (as imaged) is 13.25 inches. CONDITION: The Micro-Groove bore is pristine. Metal finish is approximately 97 percent with trace thinning at muzzle left plus occasional suggestions of handling. Attached wood is approximately 98 percent condition and slightly gapped at the tang. Unattached wood is approximately 98 percent and the toe line was drilled for a sling loop assembly that does not appear to have ever been installed. No box, papers or provenance. The price is firm and layaway is available. $5,000 plus shipping.

Marlin Model 39A DL .22 LR. Serial U13102 has a 24-inch barrel (hooded front sight with brass-beaded blade, full-length magazine tube, elevation-adjustable front sight). Features include a gold trigger and a heavily-figured walnut stock (oil finish, bordered checkering, squirrel carving, black grip cap, logo butt plate, sling loops). DIMENSIONS: Weight is 6.4 pounds and the length-of-pull is 13.2 inches. CONDITION: The Micro-Groove bore is superb. Mechanics are solid. Metal and wood finishes are each approximately 95 percent. No box or papers. The price is firm and layaway is available. $3,000 plus shipping.

John Rigby & Co. Highland Stalker .275 Rigby. Made during the first year of production in 2017, featured in the August, 2019 issue of Guns & Ammo Magazine and originating from the collection of Mike Schoby (G&A Publisher), serial 14326 has a 22-inch barrel (1/8 twist) with hooded front sight (adjustable for elevation, brass-beaded blade), barrel-mounted sling swivel stud and an island rear sight assembly (fixed express leaf with gold sighting line regulated for 65 yards, express folders marked 150 and 250). Based on a Mauser Model 98 action, features include Niter blue accents (extractor, bolt release spring, follower) straight bolt handle, three-position safety, tuned trigger and an inside-the-guard floorplate release. Finish is a deep rust blue. STOCK: The Grade 5 Turkish walnut blank is shaped classically trim, dressed with partially double-bordered wrap checkering, highlighted by a rounded grip and finished in oil. CAPACITY: Four plus one. ACCURACY: Tested with the open sights, the included factory target shows a 65-yard, 3-shot group measuring .92-inch between centers (Hornady 140-grain ammo). DIMENSIONS: Weight, sans rings, is 8.2 pounds. Length-of-pull is 14.75 inches. CONDITION: The bore is flawless. Metal finish is approximately 98 percent and wood is over 95 percent with some scattered superficial rubbing. INCLUSIONS: The original Rigby hard case, slip, Talley rings (30mm low), test target, manual and SCI membership letter are present. PROVENANCE: A copy of the Guns & Ammo issue featuring this rifle is also included and Mike Schoby will forward a personalized letter to the purchaser. The price is firm and layaway is available. $15,000 plus shipping.