May 28 & 29, 2020 Extraordinary, Sporting, & Collector Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/29/2020
A one-of-a-kind finely crafted custom rifle was started in 1999 and completed in 2002, with the creative genius of some of the finest artisans/craftsmen working in this country. It starts with a Granite Mountain Arms double square bridge magnum length action, 98 type, with their larger than standard diameter bolt ideal for large cartridges like the .505 Gibbs. A custom 24" barrel with integral quarter rib and sleeved-on sling band, and sleeved-on front sight ramp, crafted and fitted by Danny Pedersen of AZ and custom chambered by Steven Nelson of OR. The exquisite engraving and gold inlay is the work of Robert Evans of OR, and consists of scrolled gold inlay on sling band, caliber at rear portion of quarter rib, and fine gold outline work to other major action parts, including full coverage on scope bases and rings. There are flourishes of gold on sidewall, and “505NDH” is in gold on top of sidewall. These gold borders surround semi-relief panels of well cut large and open flowing acanthus scroll. High points have been burnished after bluing for contrast. Bottom metal has more gold wire borders and scroll surrounding scene of charging cape buffalo. This same engraved “French Gray” treatment is carried on steel trapdoor grip cap by Jerry Fisher of MT. Individual gold initials “NH” are inlet into toe line. Recoil bolt is engraved in a floral motif. Classically styled African stock of nicely marbled reddish brown European walnut is fitted with black leather covered pad and has nicely shaped right hand cheekpiece. Well-cut point pattern checkering is at grip and wraps around the forend. This finely crafted stock is by Walter Colauch of OR. Custom proprietary QD scope bases and rings are precision crafted by Joseph Smithson of UT, and slide into dovetails in front and rear bridge which has ball spring detent released by side button. CONDITION: Very good. Barrel retains 98 percent blue and rifling is sharp. Action is sound and smooth with crisp trigger. Stock and forend are in good condition with handling marks. Great big game safari rifle.
Accessories
Black Travel Case
Drop at Heel
Approx. 2 - 1/8"
Manufacturer
Granite Mountain Arms