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Rifle Ranch Custom Mauser .22-250 #1000

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,625.00 USD Estimated At:3,250.00 - 4,000.00 USD
Rifle Ranch Custom Mauser .22-250 #1000
#1 of 3 engraved Kurz action Mauser rifles engraved by different artists, with a common theme of a naked woman engraved on the buttplate. This rifle is chambered in 22-250, engraving attributed to Bryan Bridges. Mr Bridges is an accomplished engraver and sculptor for private mints as well as an instructor. Barrel is marked with Rifle Ranch Diamond-E logo and "NO 1000 RIFLE RANCH - PRESCOTT ARIZ". Features American Classic style stock, hinged floorplate with side-throw lever under floorplate, swept bolt handle, Jaeger trigger, two position low swing safety, two piece scope mount, 22" barrel with front swivel stud mounted on band. Exhibition grade figured walnut stock has rubbed oil finish with checkered panels at sides of wrist & forend, pistol grip, contrasting lighter wood forend tip, left side (right handed) pancake style cheek piece with shadow line, rear sling swivel stud, 13-1/8" length of pull. Bottom metal is deep relief engraved with floral scrolls, images of prairie dog on floorplate and rabbit on triggerguard bow. Grip cap shows what appears to be a marmot. Trapdoor buttplate shows a standing nude woman in a glade within a forest. Bolt knob is checkered top & bottom, with wolf or coyote faces on front and back. Floral scroll engraving is present on receiver sides and scope bases, safety lever, over chamber area, barrel band, and at muzzle. Most visible screws are accent engraved. Barrel, bolt shroud, and scope rings are blued. Bolt body and cocking piece are in the white. Other parts are satin light gray color with darker gray contrast in the recesses where engraved. Bore is excellent. Bluing is 98% with light handling marks and scuffs on barrel. Stock is in excellent condition; visible stockmaker's repair to knothole on right butt. Mounts a Redfield 6x scope with fine crosshair and clear view. Includes leather lens covers marked "Rifle Ranch" on strap, and Rifle Ranch descriptive hanging tags. Condition is NRA Excellent ***C&R Firearm*** [From the Jim Wilkinson Rifle Ranch Collection]