GUN SPRING 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/11/2017
HUNTER'S BRACE OF WALTHER MODEL B BOLT ACTION SPORTING RIFLES. WALTHER B SPORTER A1584 8X57 MODERN; C&R Cal. 8x57. 24" sporter weight bbl with ramp front sight and gold bead insert, Express rear sight with 1 standing, 1 folding leaf and marked with maker's banner and eagle/N proof. Mauser 98 action is fitted for claw mounts and has Hensoldt 6x scope installed. Dbl set triggers, cross bolt safety, military style floorplate. Sporting style walnut stock has wraparound checkering, capped pistol grip, pancake cheekpiece and solid red recoil pad. Factory sling swivel studs. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Very good plus. Bbl and rec retain 95% blue with high point and muzzle rubs. Wood retains virtually all of a rubbed oil finish. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is bright. Optics clear. 51569-12 JWD (2,000-3,000)
WALTHER B SPORTER A1689 8x57s MODERN; C&R Cal. 8x57. 24" sporter weight bbl with ramp front sight and gold bead insert, Express rear sight with 1 standing, 1 folding leaf and marked with maker's banner and eagle/N proof. Mauser 98 action is fitted for claw mounts and is beautifully engraved with traditional oak leaf motif as is bolt, floorplate and trigger bow. Dbl set triggers, cross bolt safety, military style floorplate is adorned with bull elk game scene. Sporting style walnut stock has wraparound checkering, capped pistol grip, pancake cheekpiece and brown ventilated pad. Factory sling swivel studs and brown leather sling. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Very good plus. Gun retains 90-95% blue finish with scattered light pitting throughout. Wood shows some light handling wear and retains most of a rubbed oil finish. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is bright. 51569-670 JWD (800-950)