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40th Classic Auction

AT-1220 Wien, Kagraner Platz 9  

Auction on Thursday, November 16, 2023 from 17:00  | Auction ended

Completed | Physical auction
Lot: 510

Bolt action rifle Karl Hauptmann - Ferlach Mod. Mauser 98 left handed system cal. 404 Jeffery serial #232966 category § C

Starting price 15.000 EUR
Result:
15.000 EUR

Barrel length 59 cm (23,25"), stock length 37 cm (14,5"), overall length 112 cm (44"), weight 4,7 kg, year of manufacture 2002, Austrian proof, condition 1.
Partial octagonal barrel with engraved quarter rib, inscribed in gold with "Karl Hauptmann - Ferlach" and the caliber designation, express rear sight with two additional folding rear sight blades, front sight saddle and sling swivels with rings pulled over the barrel, hinged additional signal front sight, modern Mauser action without thumbhole and with attached swivel mount bases, breech and case brightly stained and finely engraved, extra flat small lock with Secura safety on left side, tang extended to cheek rest, curved engraved pear-shaped bolt handle, hinged magazine cover with pusher in trigger guard, magazine cover deeply engraved with lion in savannah with gold inlaid native African hunter, similarly executed trigger guard with gold inlaid initials extended to matching pistol grip cap with flap, double set trigger guard with gilded triggerblades, two engraved cross bolts, stock made of elaborately grained walnut with ebony finish, oval cheek piece on the right, fine chequering, rubber recoil pad, rear sling swivel mount with base plate finished en-suite, swivel mount rings with matching engraving with scope Zeiss Diavari V 1,5 - 6 x 42 T*, reticle 4A. In an aluminum case with manufacturer's label.
According to the friendly information of company Hauptmann the engravings were done by the master engraver Franz Pucher!