This beautiful custom rifle is built on a DWM Argentine contract 1909 action, bearing the standard two line DWM address on the left as well as profuse masterfully executed floral scroll engraving. The barrel is marked "C. WORTHING/GUNMAKER" on the right at the breech, "338 MAGNUM/WINCHESTER" on the left at the breech, and was made without provision for sights. The floorplate features an engraved grizzly bear scene which is attributed as modelled after a drawing by the famous wildlife artist, John Banovich, who has signed the stock of the rifle in marker near the floorplate. Scope bases and rings with matching floral scroll engraving are fitted to the receiver. It is mounted with a very finely figured fleur-de-lis pattern checkered pistol grip stock with contrasting forend, elevated sling swivel studs, engraved skeleton grip cap, shadowline cheekpiece, and leather wrapped solid recoil pad. Includes a Leupold Vari-X III 1.75-6x32 scope and a leather wrapped case.

Very fine overall as professionally upgraded by C. Worthing, retains 99% plus blue finish with only the slightest handling marks and crisp engraving. The wood shows minimal handling evidence and sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The optics are clear. The case is excellent with minimal light handling/storage wear.