Manufactured in 2000. Blued steel barrel with ramped blade front and notch rear sights, scope mount directly attached to the barrel holding a Swarovski 6x42mm scope, and standard German proofs and Blaser markings. The action is blued with beautifully figured walnut side panels and the signature Blaser straight pull bolt. Mounted in an exceptionally figured, multi-point checkered Schnabel tip forend with ebony tip and front sling swivel and pistol grip stock with polymer grip cap, right hand palm swell, raised cheek piece, blank gold inscription oval, rear sling swivel, and rubber recoil pad. Includes an extra matching numbered barrel chambered in .243 Winchester which can easily be swapped with the use of two screws as well as a second Swarovski scope, this one being 1.5-6x42 mm, extra rings, scope mount, and magazine internals, all housed in a factory takedown case. Provenance: The Malcolm King Collection