This custom Mauser features a 24" blued round tapered barrel with no provisions for sights. Only exposed inscription is the master engraver "Roy Vail", center of the barrel 8.25" from the receiver. Approximately 1/4" from the muzzle is deep relief scroll engraving wrapping around the barrel. Same engraving style extends 2.5" from the action with a gold inlay ring running transverse. The receiver has been color case hardened with 90% coverage of floral scroll engraving. Drilled and tapped and topped with a 3-9x50 Bushnell 50's era scope with select reticle. Scope bases and rings are engraved to match the action. The right side of the receiver on the flat of the ejector port is also stamped "Roy Vail". Bolt is finely jeweled with a knurled knob and three position safety. Floorplate has gold embossed bear surrounded by deep relief floral scroll and punch dot background. Trigger guard has gold embossed mountain lion bust in panel surrounded by floral scroll and punch dot background. Gold plated trigger. Stock is a nicely figured-grain marble wood with pistol grip and forend hand checkered 18 LPI surrounded by a floral scroll carved border with punch dot background. Ebony forend tip. Right hand shooter cheek piece, featuring mountain sheep inlay made up of dark and light walnut and birch. Left side of the stock features a prong horn buck inlay in the same wood configuration. European sling swivels with black diamond inlay at the forend and stock. Brass monogram inlay on the heel of the stock. Pistol grip is fitted with carved horn with elk. Stock is fitted with a steel trapdoor buttplate in the white, engraved with the same pattern as the receiver. Comes in a red velveteen lined fitted wood case. CALIBER: .270 WIN. S/N: N/A. FFL STATUS: Curio & Relic.

Barrel retains 85% blue with moderate use marks along the top and muzzle end. Receiver retains 97% case color with majority of wear along high edge lines. Stock shows moderate field use with light scratches. Good bore and mechanics and clear optics. Case is in good condition.