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I stumbled across these pictures on an auction site and thought the forum would appreciate them. An absolutely stunning example of the rifle making art.

*MANTON & CO. TYPE A SQUARE BRIDGE MAUSER RIFLE. SN 98538. Cal. .404 Jeffery. 24" Tapered round bbl is fitted with typical Type A Mauser sights and sling loop, with sleeved-on bases. Rear island base mounts one standing, four folding leaf express rear sight, graduated from 100 to 500 yards. Silver bead front sight is dovetailed through standard ramp. Top of bbl is marked "Manton & Co, Gunmakers, Calcutta & Delhi", and is also engraved "Vickers". Rear portion of bbl is engraved "Cal. 404" on top. Left side is stamped with Ferlach proofs, "SDM", and "STL2", as well as caliber designation "10.75 X 72" and SN. Standard length commercial Mauser action with integral checkered square bridge, is stippled on receiver ring, which is also stamped with German and Ferlach proofs, along with SN. Sidewall of action is stamped "Waffenfabrik Mauser - Oberndorf a/n". Action is fitted with single pull trigger. Bolt has classic commercial Mauser turned down handle with pear-shaped knob. Drop box bottom metal, with SN matching action, has hinged floorplate with release button in trigger guard bow, and is engraved with nicely cut small Germanic scroll with central rose bouquet. Spectacular flame figured walnut full pistol grip stock measures 14-1/2" over Silver type pad, and features right hand shadow line cheekpiece, horn grip cap, reinforcing bolt behind recoil lug, horn forend tip, a sling eye and vacant gold oval on bottom, and point pattern checkering with mullered borders at slight diamond grip and forend. Drop at heel: approx 3-1/8", drop at comb: approx 1-5/8". Weight: 8 lbs. 8 oz, LOP 14-1/2". CONDITION: Excellent, as refinished. Metal parts retain nearly all of their nicely polished re-blue, slightly silvered on high edges. Newer stock retains nearly all of its fine rubbed oil finish, with a few minor handling marks. Bore is excellent, bright and shiny with strong rifling throughout.

Edited by CptCurl (08/06/13 08:50 AM)

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