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Lot #3534
Lot #3536

Lot 3535: Paula Biesen Engraved Clyde James Custom Mauser 98 Style Rifle

Paula Biesen Signed and Engraved Clyde James Custom Mauser 98 Style Bolt Action Rifle with Scope

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 21, 2023

Lot 3535: Paula Biesen Engraved Clyde James Custom Mauser 98 Style Rifle

Paula Biesen Signed and Engraved Clyde James Custom Mauser 98 Style Bolt Action Rifle with Scope

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 21, 2023

Estimated Price: $2,500 - $4,500
Price Realized:
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Paula Biesen Signed and Engraved Clyde James Custom Mauser 98 Style Bolt Action Rifle with Scope

Manufacturer: James, Clyde
Model: Bolt Action
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 30-06
Barrel: 21 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1722
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 315
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Blued steel barrel manufactured without sights and marked with the caliber and "CUSTOM MADE BY CLYDE JAMES 2010". The blued action features an interesting extractor setup hidden by the stock. The bolt handle, trigger guard, bottom metal, and floorplate all display attractive scroll engraving carried out by American Engraver Paula Biesen Malicki who has signed her work "ENG/P. BIESEN" on the floorplate. Beautifully figured, fancy fleur-de-lis checkered pistol grip stock with ebony forend tip, barrel channel is signed "C. JAMES 11-09", sling studs, engraved blued steel grip cap, and a Pachmayr rubber recoil pad. Includes a Leupold FX-II 6x36mm scope.

Rating Definition:

Very fine as custom built and engraved, retaining 99% blue finish with limited handling evidence and sharp checkering on the stock. The scope optics are clear. Mechanically excellent.



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