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Lot #665
Lot #667

Lot 666: Two Custom Built 98 Sporting Rifles

Two Custom Built 98 Sporting Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 25, 2009

Lot 666: Two Custom Built 98 Sporting Rifles

Two Custom Built 98 Sporting Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 25, 2009

Estimated Price: $1,500 - $2,000
Price Realized:
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A) Flaygs Custom FN Model 98 Sporting Rifle with Scope

Manufacturer: Mauser
Model: 1
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 30-06
Barrel: 24 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1154
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 137
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Built on a FN 98 action, with no open sights and a Bausch & Lomb Balfor A scope. The barrel is marked "FLAYG'S/30.06 CAL." Jeweled action and nickel plated trigger. Monte Carlo stock with rosewood accents raised cheekpiece and pistol grip. Complete with GI type leather sling and Jostam rubber recoil pad.

Rating Definition:

Good as custom built. Near new showing only minor handling marks. The stock shows a few pressure marks. The action is smooth.



B) Engraved Custom Mauser Model 98K Bolt Action Sporting Rifle

Manufacturer: Mauser
Model: 1
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 8x57
Barrel: 24 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1154
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 137
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Ramp front sight with folding adjustable rear sight. This is a custom sporting rifle built on a Mauser 98 action. The bolt is marked with the WaA28 proof, which is triple stamped. The action has been custom engraved with basket weave and oak leafs. The floor plate and trigger guard have also been engraved in a similar manner. Scope bases have been installed on the action. The barrel is marked "R. Triebel Kaufbeuren Bavaria". Smooth oiled walnut stock also custom embellished with oak leaves and skip-line checkering on the forearm and round knob pistol grip. Several ebony and ivory inlays have also been installed on the underside of the stock. Raised cheekpiece and checkered steel buttplate with trap for additional rounds. No cartridge designation and consignor notes that chamber castings were made for this in 8x57 mauser.

Rating Definition:

Good as custom built. 90% plus blue finish remains on the barrel showing only slight thinning and a few minor surface scratches. The receiver exhibits isolated high point edge wear. The bolt is solid with some light spotting. The stock rates excellent. The action is smooth.



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