#40 • Custom Mauser Model 98, 270 Win Caliber Rifle with Custom Howard Dove Engraving

Part of June Firearms Auction (live auction by Linkous Auction Group)

High bid $1,600.00

Status: Sold

Fully customized Mauser model 98 with engraving by Master Engraver Howard Dove, 270 win caliber rifle with scope mount. 22 inch barrel that is a true statement piece in itself. Immaculate blueing with a centered silver engraved groundhog holding a flower that is encompassed with delicate scrollwork. The bore is bright and shiny with crisp rifling. Bolt action is smooth with a controlled round feed, claw extractor and safety located at the rear of the bolt carrier group. Floor plate and trigger guard maintain beautiful blueing and all serial numbers are matching. Bolt, custom walnut stock has a rigid finger groove forearm on both sided for secure grip, monte carlo style raised cheek piece on the buttstock and a wonderful grain throughout. Topped with a scope mount in like new condition. This rifle has very minor visible areas of wear and has been kept in excellent condition. The uniqueness of the groundhog engraved detail is superb and would make a fabulous addition to any firearm collection or Howard Dove collector enthusiast. Serial number: 7488 FFL status: C and R