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Mauser Model 66S 3 Barrel Set SN: SG35402

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:2,000.00 USD Estimated At:4,000.00 - 7,000.00 USD
Mauser Model 66S 3 Barrel Set SN: SG35402
Exhibition quality, special order factory engraved & inlayed bolt action sporting rifle chambered in .375 Holland & Holland Magnum with additional .458 Winchester Magnum & 7mm Remington Magnum barrels. Manufactured in West Germany circa 1970's with no observed import marks. The model 66 utilizes a unique telescoping short action with a sliding breech block, this one features relief engraved game scenes gold inlayed with the Big Five Game of Africa(lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant & Cape buffalo). Configuration: Blued 25 3/4" interchangeable barrel with acanthus scroll engraving near the breech, ramped & hooded blade front sight with bead top, sliding adjustable rear sight, Weaver K1.5-1 fixed power scope installed with quick detach mounts, serrated trigger, pivoting safety on the rear of the bolt, jeweled bolt with blued swept back handle, French greyed breech block with relief engraved games scenes including the Big Five Game of Africa gold inlayed, internal box magazine with jeweled follower, acanthus scroll engraved triggerguard, installed swivel studs and Bob Hooper custom "Super Duper Hooper" grade stock job on an exhibition grade highly figured black strip English Circassian Walnut pistol grip shoulder stock featuring an ironwood triangle inlay in the forend tip, exceptional hand checkering in ribboned fleur-de-lis pattern, beaded right handed cheekpiece, steel trapdoor grip cap & smooth cartridge trap steel buttplate by Al Biesen. Includes a leather wrapped locking trunk case with partitioned interior lined in green felt. Case contains the additional barrels which have the same engraving & sights as the one installed on the rifle, two sets of scope rings, spare breech block with complete bolt, nickel plated oiler bottle, factory documents(including a test target for each barrel), and corespondents from Mr. Wilkinson to Mauser, Bob Hooper, & Jerry Fisher(for stock inletting). Rifle exhibits approximately 99%+ of its original finish with no observed wear. Action is very smooth, the bore appears pristine, optics are sharp with duplex reticle, spare barrels are excellent and the exhibition grade Bob Hooper stock is fine. Condition is like NRA Perfect in case. ***Modern Firearm*** [From the Jim Wilkinson Rifle Ranch Collection]