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The makers have kindly confirmed that the rifle was completed in 1978 as a best quality Mauser-actioned rifle. It appears to be virtually unused
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A FINE .458 (WINCHESTER MAGNUM) MAUSER SPORTING RIFLE BY HOLLAND & HOLLAND, NO. 3962
The receiver stamped 'Deutsche Waffen-Und-Munitionsfabriken Oberndorf A/N', matt-top receiver-ring, hinged-floorplate, engraved and colour-hardened recoil-block, side and flag safeties, blued finish, highly-figured stock with pistolgrip, colour-hardened pistolgrip-cap (with trap), cheek-piece, Monte Carlo comb and recoil-pad, the fore-grip with horn cap, sling-eyes, the barrel with ramp-mounted open-sights and bead-foresight with fold-away protector
Weight 9lb. 2½oz.,14¾in. pull, 24¾in. barrel, nitro proof
The receiver stamped 'Deutsche Waffen-Und-Munitionsfabriken Oberndorf A/N', matt-top receiver-ring, hinged-floorplate, engraved and colour-hardened recoil-block, side and flag safeties, blued finish, highly-figured stock with pistolgrip, colour-hardened pistolgrip-cap (with trap), cheek-piece, Monte Carlo comb and recoil-pad, the fore-grip with horn cap, sling-eyes, the barrel with ramp-mounted open-sights and bead-foresight with fold-away protector
Weight 9lb. 2½oz.,14¾in. pull, 24¾in. barrel, nitro proof
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.