DWM ~ Custom Mauser ″Gary Stiles″ ~ .338 Winchester Mag

DWM "Gary Stiles" Custom Mauser in .338 Winchester Magnum. Gary Stiles, now deceased, gained a stellar reputation as a fine custom riflesmith and examples of his work are in many collections. This elegant rifle has a 24 tapered octagon barrel with an integral rear sight base holding one standing three folding leaf express sights. Sling eye and front sight base are also milled from one piece. A knurled front sight cover is present. The top flat of barrel is engraved "G. Stiles for Dr. P. Fenchak". The DWM Model 98 action has been fitted with Talley QD scope bases. The Bolt release has been nicely reshaped with the button checkered. The Bolt body is neatly engine turned. The Bolt handle is of Model 70 style and is checkered with five panels. Flag safety on standard bolt shroud is gold inlaid "FIRE" & "SAFE". Blackburn drop box bottom metal has hinged floorplate with button release in bow. A commercial trigger has been fitted. Swept pistol grip stock of smoky marbled and lightly figured French walnut measures 13-3/4" over black leather covered pad. Stock features a swept shadow line right hand cheekpiece as often used by Gary; ebony forend tip, steel grip cap, vacant silver oval and sling eye. Checkering is very cleanly cut in point pattern with mullered borders at points; borderless at tops, bottom and rear. Rifle is mounted with Schmidt & Bender 1-1/2"- 6X 30mm scope with duplex and three post reticle in Talley QD rings. No Box