Whew! Glad I saved this one for last!!! Although, the real reason, I must confess, is because I've never really cared for 'over the top' rifles. In my few assorted years of Mausering, I've never seen a Deluxe. Its something I would have recognized but not really been interested in. From the few pictures and drawings I've seen, and the way the Germans tend to go with 'more is better and too much is not enough' when it comes to embellishment, they just didn't appeal due to the picture I had in my mind. With all that admitted, I have to say that I would LOVE to examine this rifle!! It is truly magnificent in craftsmanship. I'm most impressed with the quality and detail of the engraving, quite lovely! Great flow and no uber-deep, angular Germanic chiseling. The wood carving is also very well executed. What a great example of quality German art work and craftsmanship!
DonS, thanks so much for posting this and the others, especially the multiple pics of all the great details and the questions they incur. I, for one, have really enjoyed them. I hope you continue to hang around and contribute with your knowledgeable input.