Manufactured in 1987. Per our consignor the rifle was built for noted publisher Robert E. Petersen and his initials are on the grip cap. The barrel is fitted with a ramped blade front sight on the round portion, and a raised matted half rib on the octagonal portion with a standing leaf rear sight and scope mounts holding a Swarovski Habicht 6x36A scope. The barrel is marked "H. BLASER ISNY" and "5.6x50R MAG" on the left flat. The upper side flats at the breech have sprays of tight English scroll engraving with the front sight ramp engraved to match. The action displays profuse masterfully executed tight English scroll and bouquet engraving covering nearly all surfaces including the triggerguard, which also acts as the cocking lever, and top of the falling block. Mounted in a lightly figured multipoint checkered Schnabel tip Mannlicher forend and pistol grip stock with black grip cap with silver initial escutcheon with the script initials "REP" surrounded by a band of scrollwork, Bavarian cheekpiece, engraved cartridge trap, and Blaser buttplate. Provenance: The Robert E. Petersen Collection; Property of a Gentleman

Excellent, retaining 99% plus original blue and coin finishes with limited handling marks and crisp engraving. Wood is excellent as well with minimal handling marks, and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Optics clear, reticle crisp.