December 16, 2024 - January 6, 2025 Timed internet Only Firearms
This rifle was custom built by New York gunsmith Arthur Hubalek. Hubalek was a watchmaker, an avid shooter, and was a friend and contemporary of Harry Pope. The blued round heavy barrel is only stamped A. and is fitted to a Marlin Ballard action sporting barrel mounted scope blocks. Action has the loop lever and fitted with double set triggers (working). The custom dark walnut target stock has a checkered pistol grip, straight comb, roll over cheek piece and black plastic butt plate. The custom forearm is a light walnut, diamond pattern checkering and over size. CONDITION: Fine. The receiver has a refinished plum hue with sharp Marlin legends. The barrel retains about 90% of it's blue finish with muzzle wear and scattered small scratches. The stocks are excellent with sharp checkering and usual scattered impressions but are not the same color. Bore is bright.