![]() So much so that we wish we knew what this gun has seen and where it has been. There is notable hunting wear throughout the rifle. The rifle sports a checkered bolt knob, jeweled bolt and follower, tasteful deer and scroll engraved floorplate, and a popular deer and elk. The gun was customized by Jules LaBantchni out of Santa Monica. Our Assessment: We truly wish that this gun could talk. Also included is a letter from the Hilton estate confirming the provenance. The the unmarked leather sing is ?” wide with some scratches, cracking and vertigras from age and previous use. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.īox, Paperwork& Accessories: The scope mentioned above is included as pictured. Mechanics: The action functions correctly. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good condition. The engraving to the floorplate and trigger guard are tasteful and clear. The screw heads show use, still plenty serviceable. In our opinion the wear is consistent with gun racks from heavy hunting. Most of the loss is to the bottom of the trigger guard, underside of the barrel in front of the forend and on the top of the barrel just rearward of the front sight. There are patches of surface loss and some thinning to the leading edges. Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 80% of its metal finish. The stock rates in about Very Good overall condition for being previously hunted.īore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. The LOP measures 13 ¾” from the trigger to the horn buttplate. This was not a safe queen, more of a workhorse. Most of the wear appears to be standard hunting wear from hiking through California sage brush and gun racks. There are numerous scratches though the clear finish, nothing too deep in our opinion. ![]() Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one piece wood with hand checkered forend and grip with a straight comb and European style cheek piece. It does not affect the image and appears cosmetic only. There is a notable scratch / dent on the top of the objective lens. There are patches of finish loss scattered throughout the scope body. The scope has fine crosshairs and the image is clear. There is a Bushnell Scope Chief 4x Scope mounted to the rifle on vintage Redfield rings and base. Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade on a raised ramp protected by a hood. The top of the bolt handle is marked “M1823”, and “G” in a circle. The top of the barrel is marked “made by Jules LaBantchni Santa Monica Calif.” The top of the bolt release handle is marked “43”. The top of the receiver is marked “WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER – OBERNDORF A/N.” The left side of the barrel shank is marked “270” and the right side is marked “1823M”. The right side of the receiver is marked with three crowned proofs. The left side of the receiver is marked with an eagle acceptance proof “K18”. Markings: There is no visible import mark. The rifle lacks an import mark – C&R OKĪction Type: Bolt Action with Internal Magazine Year of Manufacture: Receiver is roughly 1919-1933 Jules LaBantchni was gunsmithing circa 1950’s – 70’s. Make: Waffenfabrik Mauser Oberndorf A/N – Customized by Jules LaBantchni This rifle is from the William Barron Hilton Estate Arrow_back Back More Sold Modern & Tactical Arms
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