GUN FALL 2015
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/5/2015
FN MAUSER COMMEMORATING ONE THOUSAND YEAR FOUNDING OF LIEGE. FN MAUSER COMMEMORATIVE RIFLE 53227 7 X 64 MM MODERN Cal. 7 X 64 mm. 26" Lightweight tapered sporter bbl is fitted with island base mounting one standing, two folding leaf rear sight, and small ramp mounting silver bead front. Flush gold inlaid attribution is on top. Rear of bbl has silver and gold inlay of Tower of Liege between “L” and “G” (famous Liege proof mark). Receiver ring shows map of province with cities. “1000" is gold inlaid within laurel leaves. Sidewall is inlaid “980 Liege 1980". Bridge has multi colored gold inlay of the crest of the Prince of Liege. Further commemorative crests and shields are gold inlaid in exquisite detail on floorplate and trigger guard bow. This fine work is by noted master engraver Jean H. Diet, whose signature is at rear of floorplate. Beautifully stump figured French walnut stock measures 14-1/4" over Browning open sided pad, and features swept Monte Carlo right hand cheekpiece, grooved top forend, rosewood grip cap and forend tip. There is basket weave checkering at grip and forend flanked by relief carved acanthus scroll. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/4", drop at comb: approx 1-3/4". Weight: 7 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14-1/4". CONDITION: Excellent. Appears unfired since proof, with only a few minor handling marks on wood and metal. 49114-75 MGM119 (4,500-7,500)