*EXCEPTIONAL PACHMAYR CUSTOM SILVER INLAID AND ENGRAVED MODEL 70 WINCHESTER RIFLE WITH SCOPE, MADE FOR ELMER KEITH.

SN 104326. (on top of left side wall) Cal. .375 H&H Magnum. 25″ Bbl. Typical pre-war configuration, and markings on orig bbl, with flip-over express rear sight. Bbl is also marked “CUSTOM MADE BY PACHMAYR L.A. CALIF. U.S.A.” on top. Stippled front ramp is fitted with sourdough bead. Pre-war action has had bolt release neatly checkered, bolt body jeweled, and bolt knob nicely knurled. A Pachmayr “Low – Swing” side mount has been fitted. All metal parts are very finely engraved with near full coverage cleanly cut open shaded scroll with crenelated inlaid silver wire borders and accents. This fine engraving surrounds full relief silver inlays of game animals including the head of a bugling elk on receiver ring, a snarling bobcat on bridge, and a standing grizzly bear on floorplate. A fine bighorn ram adorns trigger guard bow. Full capped pistol grip stock is of exceptional heavily marbled and finely figured circassian walnut, and features red Old English pad, right hand Monte Carlo cheekpiece, flush mounted Pachmayr patent detachable swivels, and large ebony forend tip. Stock is checkered in multi-paneled fancy border, fleur-di-lis style, with stippled flourishes. Checkering is borderless and exceptionally well done. Hard rubber grip cap has inset gold oval engraved “CUSTOM MADE FOR” “ELMER KEITH” “by PACHMAYR” “L.A. CALIF. USA”. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/4″, drop at rear of Monte Carlo: approx 1-5/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-1/2″. Weight: 9 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 13-1/2″. Lyman All Weather 2-1/2 X scope with crosshair and post reticle, is in engraved Low-Swing mount. PROVENANCE: The Elmer Keith Estate Collection. This rifle was the subject of an article in August 1976 GUNS AND AMMO by Elmer Keith entitled “Pachmayr’s Model 70 Masterpiece” which describes the rifle and its history. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retaining nearly all of its orig custom finishes on wood and metal, with only a few light marks and scratches. Bore is excellent. Action is smooth. Scope optics clear. Also included with rifle is a tooled leather sling in Pachmayr detachable loops. 4-47951 MGM130 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 1060

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Auction: Firearms - March 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1060	$22,425.00	EXCEPTIONAL PACHMAYR CUSTOM SILVER INLAID AND ENGRAVED MODEL 70 WINCHESTER RIFLE WITH SCOPE, MADE FOR ELMER KEITH. SN 104326. (on top of left side wall) Cal. .375 H&H Magnum. 25″ Bbl. Typical pre-war configuration, and markings on orig bbl, with flip-over express rear sight. Bbl is also marked “CUSTOM MADE BY PACHMAYR L.A. CALIF. U.S.A.” on top. Stippled front ramp is fitted with sourdough bead. Pre-war action has had bolt release neatly checkered, bolt body jeweled, and bolt knob nicely knurled. A Pachmayr “Low – Swing” side mount has been fitted. All metal parts are very finely engraved with near full coverage cleanly cut open shaded scroll with crenelated inlaid silver wire borders and accents. This fine engraving surrounds full relief silver inlays of game animals including the head of a bugling elk on receiver ring, a snarling bobcat on bridge, and a standing grizzly bear on floorplate. A fine bighorn ram adorns trigger guard bow. Full capped pistol grip stock is of exceptional heavily marbled and finely figured circassian walnut, and features red Old English pad, right hand Monte Carlo cheekpiece, flush mounted Pachmayr patent detachable swivels, and large ebony forend tip. Stock is checkered in multi-paneled fancy border, fleur-di-lis style, with stippled flourishes. Checkering is borderless and exceptionally well done. Hard rubber grip cap has inset gold oval engraved “CUSTOM MADE FOR” “ELMER KEITH” “by PACHMAYR” “L.A. CALIF. USA”. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/4″, drop at rear of Monte Carlo: approx 1-5/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-1/2″. Weight: 9 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 13-1/2″. Lyman All Weather 2-1/2 X scope with crosshair and post reticle, is in engraved Low-Swing mount. PROVENANCE: The Elmer Keith Estate Collection. This rifle was the subject of an article in August 1976 GUNS AND AMMO by Elmer Keith entitled “Pachmayr’s Model 70 Masterpiece” which describes the rifle and its history. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retaining nearly all of its orig custom finishes on wood and metal, with only a few light marks and scratches. Bore is excellent. Action is smooth. Scope optics clear. Also included with rifle is a tooled leather sling in Pachmayr detachable loops. 4-47951 MGM130 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 1060 \| Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - March 2015 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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*EXCEPTIONAL PACHMAYR CUSTOM SILVER INLAID AND ENGRAVED MODEL 70 WINCHESTER RIFLE WITH SCOPE, MADE FOR ELMER KEITH.