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*EXQUISITELY CRAFTED JOHN BOLLIGER CUSTOM FN MAUSER BIG GAME RIFLE WITH SCOPE AND MUZZLE BRAKE.

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:3,750.00 USD Estimated At:7,500.00 - 12,500.00 USD
*EXQUISITELY CRAFTED JOHN BOLLIGER CUSTOM FN MAUSER BIG GAME RIFLE WITH SCOPE AND MUZZLE BRAKE.
SN 8489. (Found on bottom of receiver ring behind recoil lug and in cocking piece runway) Cal..416 Rem. Mag. 22" Medium weight round sporter bbl features integral quarter rib, recoil lug, sling eye, and ramped front sight base. Nicely matted quarter rib mounts one standing, one folding leaf express rear sight with inset gold triangles marked for 50 and 250 yards. Front ramp is matted in matching manner, and is fitted with longitudinally dovetailed bronze bead front sight with porcelain flip-up night bead, and nicely knurled slip-on sight protector. A 2-1/2" long 7/8" diameter muzzle brake (every PH's nightmare) attaches to threaded portion of muzzle. Also included is an auxiliary cover to be used when brake is removed. Rear of bbl is engraved with caliber and makers name. FN Mauser action has custom integral square bridge and receiver ring expertly and cleanly added. These squares receive Warne type dovetailed scope rings. Plugs are provided to fill these dovetails when scope not in use. A commercial trigger has been installed. Bolt stop has knurled oval island thumbpiece. Bolt body has been nicely engine turned. Straight bolt handle with pear shaped knob is expertly checkered with four teardrop panels and square base. Custom bolt shroud with Model 70 type three position safety, has been fitted. Bottom metal is Blackburn type with drop box and hinged floorplate having release in trigger guard bow. Follower is engine turned and engraved with caliber. Well figured and beautifully streaked flesh-toned European walnut stock is cleanly sculpted in classic style, with swept right hand cheekpiece, raised bead around bolt stop, and oval island base for rear sling eye. Borderless fleur-di-lis checkering has ribbons and fleur-di-lis in pattern, and is exceptionally well done. Stock also features ebony forend tip, right hand palm swell, black "Decelerator" pad, and steel trap grip cap with swiveling top portion giving access to trap, which contains spare front sight. Swarovski 2.5 - 4 x 24 Habicht scope with three heavy post and crosshair reticle, is in Warne type QD rings. Drop at heel: approx 1-5/8", drop at comb: approx 1-5/8". Weight with scope and muzzle brake: 9 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 13-7/8". PROVENANCE: Mountain Riflery Certificate of Authenticity. CONDITION: Excellent. Essentially as new, showing only a few minor rubs on very fine rust blued surfaces, and one or two of the faintest marks in wood finish, checkering slightly darkened at grip. Bore is excellent. Action is smooth and crisp. Scope finish has one or two faint marks. Optics are clear. A very fine rifle by this highly regarded maker. 4-47337 MGM2