Project Description
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This is a 1/2 scale bolt action sporting rifle made by the Musgrave Rifle Company in their facility in South Africa. The Musgrave bolt action rifle is very similar to the Winchester Model 70 bolt action rifle. Musgrave made these back in the 1980’s as a dealer/distributor promotional item. There were 50 made for the U.S. market, and another 50 made for other markets. 22″ long overall with a 12 9/16″ barrel of .168 caliber. The top of the barrel is heavily stamped “MUSGRAVE” between the sights. This example is serial # US 0019. The action is not functional, there are no internal parts, and the bolt only withdraws partially from the receiver. Nicely polished & finished blue steel metal parts with the exception of the bolt body & trigger which are finished in the white. One piece light colored walnut stock, nicely checkered at the wrist and forearm. Red, white, & black laminated recoil pad. Ebony grip cap. The stock with sling swivels fore and aft. The barrel has a ramp front sight, and a sporting “V” notch rear sight. One piece triggerguard/floorplate. The safety does move, and shows a red dot when in the fire position, but again, it is not functional & has no spring loaded detent to hold it in place. The barrel is not rifled, and is only drilled about one inch deep from the muzzle. The trigger is fixed and does not move. Although not a functional miniature, these are really good looking, and were obviously made with skill & care for the finished product. I haven’t had one of these in over 2 years. Near mint condition with just a few very light scratches & handling marks on the stock. I’d call it 98%+. Price: $850.00.
