^Lot 521 Engraved Custom Model 98 Bolt Action Rifle with Scope

Hooded ramp front sight and a quarter rib with a Burris 3x long eye relief scope and three leaf (two folding, one fixed) rear express sight, with the receiver tapped for scope mounting. A floral scroll engraved receiver and floor plate with a ram's head also on the floor plate. There are no markings including no caliber marking with the barrel gauging at 375 mm. Jeweled bolt and gold washed trigger. Pistol grip stock with fleur-de-lis checkering, ebony forend tip, steel grip cap, cheek piece, and solid recoil pad. No cartridge designation but appears to be a 375 H&H Magnum.
BBL: 24 1/2 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 375 mm
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 36578
Condition: Excellent. The rifle retains 97% of the custom matte/bright blue finish with some minor spotting on the barrel. The stock is excellent with a few very minor handling marks.