Hiptmayer Model 70 Custom Engraved 30-06 $5695
Model 70 30-06 custom by the late Klaus Hiptmayer with a 23" sightless barrel with barrel band sling swivel stud. Built on a Pre-War Model 70 action. Jeweled bolt and extractor. Engraved by Klaus's wife, the late Heidi Marie Hiptmayer, who was a Ferlach trained engraver and worked with her husband in Quebec, Canada. The engraving includes 70% coverage of scroll engraving on the action and extending onto the breech end of the barrels. Also includes 40% coverage of steel pistol grip cap. Trigger guard engraved with a monogram and Grizzly Bear on the floorplate and signed. Engraved bolt knob. Stocked in European Walnut with heavy fiddleback figure. Point pattern checkering is 26 LPI and extends over the top on the grip and wraps the forearm. Shadow line cheekpiece. Ebony forend tip. 13 3/4" LOP to an engraved steel buttplate with widow's peak. Weight is 8lb with Beuhler bases.
This is an outstanding piece by a well recognized husband and wife duo. It is in nearly new condition with light handling marks. I am sure it has not been hunted. Mrs. Hiptmayer was a very well regarded engraver. The engraving on this gun is very well cut and tastefully executed. Mr. Hiptmayer continued to build fine firearms in Quebec and passed in August of 2021.
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