*FN CUSTOM MAUSER WITH SCOPE, USED BY ELMER KEITH ON HIS FIRST AFRICAN SAFARI, AND FEATURED IN MANY OF HIS WRITINGS.

SN NB1/WM/146/57. Cal. .333 OKH. (The .333 OKH cartridge was developed by the team of Charles O’Neil, Elmer Keith and Don Hopkins. Elmer used 300 grain bullets in Africa.) 26″ Tapered round bbl is marked “333” on rear portion. Typical blued early FN action with un-cut bbl stop, solid side wall, and pin type floorplate release has standard military type bolt shroud and flag safety. Floorplate has been relief engraved with bounding lioness. Strikingly fiddle figured dense American walnut full capped pistol grip stock by I. P. Henriksen, and so signed on top at left side of action side wall, measures 13-5/8″ over solid red NOSHOC pad, and features swept right hand Monte Carlo cheekpiece, schnabeled tip, and 16 LPI point pattern checkering. A raised oval in right grip is relief carved with letter “K”. (Elmer’s concept to replicate the iconic Wundhammer swell). Drop at heel: approx 2-1/4 “, drop at rear of Monte Carlo: approx 1-3/4″, drop at comb: approx 2-1/8″. Weight: 9 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 13-5/8”. Weaver K4 60-B scope with dual ranging crosshair reticle, is in forward position in custom rings. A basket weave carrying sling is in Model 70 Super grade type swivels. Included is one box of 50 custom Elmer Keith’s .333 OKH ammunition for this rifle. PROVENANCE: The Elmer Keith Estate Collection. This was Elmer Keith’s plains game rifle used on his first African safari. With it he took 30 head of big game on that trip, including his leopard, part of the African Big Five, pictured on p. 110 in the book “Safari”, and also mentioned and pictured in numerous articles written by Elmer Keith. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all of its custom finishes on wood and metal, floorplate silvered from carrying. Also silvered are trigger guard, and guard screws, and there are a few minor marks and light bruises in finish of stock. Bore is excellent. Action is smooth. Scope optics clear. 4-47956 RJS/MGM131 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 1061

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Auction: Firearms - March 2015

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	1061	$12,650.00	FN CUSTOM MAUSER WITH SCOPE, USED BY ELMER KEITH ON HIS FIRST AFRICAN SAFARI, AND FEATURED IN MANY OF HIS WRITINGS. SN NB1/WM/146/57. Cal. .333 OKH. (The .333 OKH cartridge was developed by the team of Charles O’Neil, Elmer Keith and Don Hopkins. Elmer used 300 grain bullets in Africa.) 26″ Tapered round bbl is marked “333” on rear portion. Typical blued early FN action with un-cut bbl stop, solid side wall, and pin type floorplate release has standard military type bolt shroud and flag safety. Floorplate has been relief engraved with bounding lioness. Strikingly fiddle figured dense American walnut full capped pistol grip stock by I. P. Henriksen, and so signed on top at left side of action side wall, measures 13-5/8″ over solid red NOSHOC pad, and features swept right hand Monte Carlo cheekpiece, schnabeled tip, and 16 LPI point pattern checkering. A raised oval in right grip is relief carved with letter “K”. (Elmer’s concept to replicate the iconic Wundhammer swell). Drop at heel: approx 2-1/4 “, drop at rear of Monte Carlo: approx 1-3/4″, drop at comb: approx 2-1/8″. Weight: 9 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 13-5/8”. Weaver K4 60-B scope with dual ranging crosshair reticle, is in forward position in custom rings. A basket weave carrying sling is in Model 70 Super grade type swivels. Included is one box of 50 custom Elmer Keith’s .333 OKH ammunition for this rifle. PROVENANCE: The Elmer Keith Estate Collection. This was Elmer Keith’s plains game rifle used on his first African safari. With it he took 30 head of big game on that trip, including his leopard, part of the African Big Five, pictured on p. 110 in the book “Safari”, and also mentioned and pictured in numerous articles written by Elmer Keith. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all of its custom finishes on wood and metal, floorplate silvered from carrying. Also silvered are trigger guard, and guard screws, and there are a few minor marks and light bruises in finish of stock. Bore is excellent. Action is smooth. Scope optics clear. 4-47956 RJS/MGM131 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 1061 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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*FN CUSTOM MAUSER WITH SCOPE, USED BY ELMER KEITH ON HIS FIRST AFRICAN SAFARI, AND FEATURED IN MANY OF HIS WRITINGS.