Manufactured in 1971 in Belgium. Blue barrel manufactured without sights and French satin grey on the remaining parts. The follower and bolt assembly are polished, the extractor is jeweled, and the trigger is gold washed. The front receiver ring is engraved with a bugling elk on the right side, a moose on the left side and the remainder of the action is relief floral vine leaf and punch dot engraved. The right front of the receiver is signed "R DEWIL". The hinged floor plate is engraved with a standing bear in a mountain scene with floral leaf engraving below and on the attaching metal, and signed "VANDERSMMISSENG."" below the bear. The trigger guard is engraved with a mountain lion with a floral leaf pattern above and below, and signed "GV" below the lion. There is a two inch wedge of floral leaf engraving on the breech end of the barrel sides. The screw heads and stock bolts are also engraved with a leaf design. Mounted with an extra fancy select walnut pistol grip stock with a high gloss finish, fine line checkering and floral and punch dot hand carving on the forearm and grip area, contrasting forend and grip cap with a diamond shaped brass inset on the grip cap, raised comb, cheekpiece, vented Browning recoil and sling swivel studs. Comes with a tan Browning hard case.

Excellent. The rifle retains 99% original blue and satin grey finish showing some minor cycling wear on the receiver and follower. The screws on top of the receiver (factory drilled and tapped) are absent. The stock is near excellent with a small area of scratches on the right side of the butt stock, some mild crazing near the butt, and overall a few minor dings and handling marks. The engraving and markings are clear and crisp. The action is excellent. The case is excellent.