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Lot 1443: Engraved and Gold Inlaid Krieghoff Buffalo Rifle with Case

August 26th, 2023|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 1443: Engraved and Gold Inlaid Krieghoff Buffalo Rifle with Case

August 26th, 2023|Rock Island, IL
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William K. Vanderbilt II Attributed Custom Engraved and Gold Inlaid Krieghoff Mauser Style Bolt Action Buffalo Rifle with Case

Based off a Mauser 98 style action, featuring a ramped German silver fixed blade front sight, three folding leaf rear sights (graduated from 100 to 300) on the matted solid rib, and a fully adjustable Lyman rear peep fitted to the bolt takedown lever (stock inletted). The barrel is marked "KRIEGHOFF BUFFALO RIFLE CAL. 30/06" on the right with "B.H. DYAS CO. LOS ANGELES, CAL." and "crown Stm.G" on the right, along with "KRUPP-FLUIDSTEEL" around the chamber. The receiver, magazine floor plate, trigger guard, buttplate, and grip cap feature floral scroll engraving, and the name "W.K. VANDERBILT JR." is gold inlaid along the border of the grip cap. Fitted with a multi-point checkered walnut stock with ebony tip, cheek rest, and butt trap. Includes leather and green canvas topped carry case marked "W. K. VANDERBILT JR" with "H. Kreighoff" marked leather label on the inside. The rifle and case are attributed to William Kissam Vanderbilt II, a member of the prominent Vanderbilt family who lived from 1878 to 1944 and was known as an avid motor sport, yacht, and horse racing enthusiast.

ConditionExcellent overall, retaining 95% plus of the blue finish with some minor handling marks, edge wear, and crisp checkering on the stock. The engraving is crisp. Mechanically excellent. The case is very good with a missing handle strap.
Details
ManufacturerKrieghoff Heinrich Gun Co
ModelBuffalo Rifle
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge30-06 Springfield
Barrel24 inch solid rib
Finishblue
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1461
Catalog page356
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