Manufactured in 1938 and subsequently beautifully engraved by the firm of Hans and Helmut Zehner. The receiver, takedown collar and lever are decorated with near full coverage oak leaf and acorn pattern. A 3 inch flourish of the pattern adorns the barrel at the breech. The top of the receiver is signed "H&H ZEHNER/FRANKFURT AM." The firm of Hans and Helmut Zehner operated in post-war Frankfurt, catering mostly to stationed U.S. service members and hunters. The underside of the receiver is engraved with a large monogram amongst the oak leaves and acorns. Fitted with a Lyman beaded blade front sight with ramp and folding leaf rear sight. The receiver and tang are drilled and tapped for sight mounting. The forearm and pistol grip stock are checkered. The buttstock has a plastic grip cap and steel savage buttplate.

Fine. The barrel and lever retain 95% custom blue finish. The coin finished takedown collar and receiver show slight discoloration. The engraving is crisp. The buttplate has some oxidation and retains half of the original blue finish. The stock has the typical stress crack at the upper tang and a slice repair ahead of the takedown latch on the forearm; otherwise, the wood is very good with minor handling marks and overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.