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Lot #3578
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Lot 3579: Walter Kolouch Engraved and Inlaid Bolt Action Sporting Rifle

Highly Desirable Walter Kolouch Master Engraved and Precious Metal Inlaid Mannlicher Stocked Bolt Action Sporting Rifle

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 19, 2024

Lot 3579: Walter Kolouch Engraved and Inlaid Bolt Action Sporting Rifle

Highly Desirable Walter Kolouch Master Engraved and Precious Metal Inlaid Mannlicher Stocked Bolt Action Sporting Rifle

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 19, 2024

Estimated Price: $5,000 - $9,000
Price Realized:
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Highly Desirable Walter Kolouch Master Engraved and Precious Metal Inlaid Mannlicher Stocked Bolt Action Sporting Rifle

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Bolt Action
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 7 mm Mauser
Barrel: 22 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2377
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 322
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Built in 1967 by master engraver, gunsmith, and stockmaker Walter Kolouch. Kolouch is around the world for being one of the premier names in custom firearms. He mastered not just engraving, but stockmaking and gunsmithing as well. In several newspapers he stated he learned all the skills to avoid what he described as a "committee effort" that other guns have when many people all work on them. The rifle features ramped beaded blade front and fixed standing leaf rear sights, as well as German style claw mounts. The top of the barrel is marked "PARKER DIST. GUNMAKER NEW ROCHELLE. NY". The action, barrel, floorplate, triggerguard, and fittings are all masterfully floral scroll engraved with a gold relief inlaid knight's head above the Lynch family crest and a deer bust inlaid on the floorplate. Mounted in a nicely figured, multipoint checkered walnut Mannlicher stock with engraved fittings, floral scroll carving on the Bavarian cheekpiece, and blued Neidner buttplate. Includes a signed letter from Kolouch stating he made the rifle and several photographs of the rifle.

Rating Definition:

Excellent as professionally built by Master Engraver Walter Kolouch, retaining 99% plus blue finish with a few minor handling marks and crisp engraving. Stock is very fine with scattered dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent. This is your chance to get your hands on a rifle special made by Walter Kolouch!



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