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J. LABANTCIINI CUSTOM MAUSER 98 BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,125.00 USD Estimated At:2,250.00 - 3,000.00 USD
J. LABANTCIINI CUSTOM MAUSER 98 BOLT ACTION RIFLE.
Cal. 7x57mm. S# 117619. Bbl. 22" sporter weight custom. Top flat has builder's marking that appears to read "J. LABANTCIINI MAKER". Bead front sight on Redfield bbl. band mt. w/ island having 2 plugged hole from previous rear sight attachment & Lyman No. 57SME receiver sight. Model 98 military action has Yugoslavian crest on front ring w/ marking "MODEL 1924". White finished receiver has full coverage foliate scroll engraving w/ stippled surfaces on top of receiver ring. Floorplate & trigger guard are fully engraved. Floorplate has scene of running white tail deer bordered by oak leaves w/ punch dot backgrounds. Turn down bolt handle w/ single panel checkering. Bolt body & extractor are jeweled. Feed rails are polished. Cocking piece & safety piece are case colored. Classic style cheekpiece sporting stock of European walnut. Features include black forearm tip, point pattern hand checkering, horn grip cap & checkered horn buttplate. Toeline of stock has base for sling attachment, front swivel base is bbl. mounted. CONDITION: bbl. retains 70% dull fading blue showing scratches & spots of finish loss. Bright finished receiver has slightly faded appearance. Bottom metal retains 70% blue. Stock has worn finish showing numerous scratches, handling marks & sm. dents. Bore retains strong rifling. (19-4622/DS). CURIO. $2,250-3,000.