This exceptional rifle features a blued steel barrel with a beaded blade front sight atop the large engraved front base, raised rear quarter rib hosting the fixed notch rear sight and a pair of engraved German claw mounts holding a Swarovski Habicht 4-12x50mm A scope. The barrel is decorated with elongated diamonds of floral scroll at either side of the chamber and bears the import mark beneath the forend and 2007 dated Austrian proofs on the flats. The coin finished hammer backaction shows absolutely incredible engraving, and though it is unsigned, it is clear that it was carried out by the hands of a seasoned master. The engraving consists of deep relief cut game scenes surrounded by intricate scroll work as well as oak leaf engraving on the top of the action, all over a matted background creating even more depth. Starting on the left side of the action, there are four running chamois in a high alpine scene, the sideplate has a raptor moving in for the kill, the right side displays a roe buck with his harem of three does, the lockplate has a fox, and the triggerguard shows a lone mouflon ram standing with the mountains at his back. The engraving flows off of the action onto the triggerguard which protects the double set triggers, both tang, and the pierced toplever showing a ram. Exceptionally highly figured walnut Schnabel tip forend and Bavarian style pistol grip stock showing engraved fittings, scaled checkering with carved scrolling borders, attractive Shelhamer chinstrap to the rear of the grip, raised cheekpiece, horn grip cap, and a rubber recoil pad.

Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes with minor handling evidence, a few spots of dried grease on the action, a few tiny gaps around the metal to wood fit, and sharp scale texture on the stock and forend. The scope optics are sharp. Mechanically excellent. This is an opportunity to own a masterwork from one of the oldest centers of gunmaking in Europe, do not miss this chance!