Weatherby Mark V Custom Left-Hand Bolt Action Rifle with Plaque Engraved “Charles Askins”

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serial #22961, 9.3x404, 23” medium weight round barrel with a bright near excellent bore. The barrel of this West German rifle is hand-stamped in non-serifed font “9.3x404”, an apparent wildcat cartridge likely utilizing a 404 Jeffery case necked down to 9.3mm. This may be similar to an earlier DWM cartridge, the 9.3x70mm which was also derived from the 404 Jeffery but in any event a proper chamber cast should be performed to determine the exact dimensions. The metal surfaces retain about 96% original blue with a few oxidation speckles along the barrel and slight thinning along the bottom metal. The bolt body ribs remain partially bright with strong jeweling and some hardened old grease and the floorplate shows Weatherby Custom callout with light foliate motifs. The stock appears to be Weatherby’s mesquite and remains in good condition, the original varnish showing some moderate to heavy crackling and orange peel appearance overall, there is a thin crack at the lower tang and four crossbolts have been added. Stock features typical Monte Carlo comb with right-side cheekpiece and contrasting rosewood. A gold plate is affixed to the underside forend tip that appears to have been laser-engraved in script “Charles Askins”, though any connection to the famous American lawman and gun writer remains unknown. The Weatherby ventilated red rubber pad has hardened somewhat and the rifle is equipped with a Buehler base holding a Bushnell Scope Chief 4X riflescope that shows some scattered mild scuffs and good somewhat discolored optics. There is a pair of drilled and tapped holes along the left rear receiver bridge and the action is bedded. The arm will require mechanical attention as the bolt does not stay cocked. An interesting Weatherby rifle. (13B9949-137) {C&R} [Dr. James D. Morgan Collection] (1000/1500)

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This item is part of Auction No. 142 Featuring Fine Collectible Arms
 Saturday, Jun 1, 2024 | 9:00 AM  Eastern
 
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Weatherby Mark V Custom Left-Hand Bolt Action Rifle with Plaque Engraved “Charles Askins”
Weatherby Mark V Custom Left-Hand Bolt Action Rifle with Plaque Engraved “Charles Askins”
Lot number: 233
Seller: Amoskeag Auction Company, Inc.
Event: Auction No. 142 Featuring Fine Collectible Arms
Ends: Saturday, June 1 | 9:00 AM  Eastern

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