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Lot #3658

Lot 3657: Walter Abe Custom Bolt Action Rifle

Walter Abe Custom Bolt Action Rifle in .338 ABE Express Caliber

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 11, 2022

Lot 3657: Walter Abe Custom Bolt Action Rifle

Walter Abe Custom Bolt Action Rifle in .338 ABE Express Caliber

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 11, 2022

Estimated Price: $2,500 - $4,000

Walter Abe Custom Bolt Action Rifle in .338 ABE Express Caliber

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: 1917
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 338
Barrel: 26 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1084
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 323
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

This custom rifle was built on a Model 1917 receiver and converted to a cock on open action. Manufactured without sights and with medium-heavyweight, tapered barrel marked "WALTER ABE - RIFLEMAKER - L.A. CALIF." and drilled and tapped receiver. Checkered pistol grip stock with rosewood forend and grip caps, raised cheekpiece, and solid rubber recoil pad.

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall as custom made with 99% finish remaining with a few light handling and cycling marks. The stock is also excellent with sharp checkering and some small scattered dings. Mechanically excellent.



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