^Lot 2247 BILL MEYER CUSTOM MAUSER MODEL 98 BOLT ACTION

RIFLE. Cal. 22-243 Middlested. S# F28007. Bbl. 26" heavy sporter weight without provision for sights. Based on a military M98 action as contracted by Columbia. Custom bolt shroud with M70 style safety. Low swing bolt handle with 2 panel checkered knob. Jeweled body & extractor. Timney adjustable trigger. Custom bottom metal with floorplate release in the trigger guard bow; retained by Allen screws. Two piece Leupold scope bases. Classic style shadow line (straight comb) cheekpiece stock of fancy Turkish walnut. Ebony forearm tip and glass bedding. Borderless wraparound hand checkering. Quick detachable swivels, front swivel is bbl. band mounted. Solid black Decelerator pad; 13 1/2" LOP. Weight: 9 lbs., 13.6 oz. CONDITION: over 98% custom blue. Very good stock finish. Filled prior swivel base hole in butt. Sound action. Follower, its spring and grip cap are missing; epoxy bedding shape remaining on grip cap. Bright near excellent bore. (26-2377). MODERN. $2,250-3,000.