Dakota Arms Model 76 Safari Bolt Action Dangerous Game Rifle in .375 H&H Magnum with Swarovski Scope
Introduced in 1986, this finely appointed magnum sporting rifle offers strong collector appeal through its classic Oberndorf-inspired features, premium XXX English walnut stock, quality blued-steel finish, and desirable Swarovski optics. Built with elegant traditional styling and practical big-game capacity, it stands out as a refined collectible hunting rifle with high-grade materials and timeless presentation.
- Introduced in 1986, adding period significance and desirability for collectors of classic late-20th-century sporting rifles
- Blued steel barrel with traditional safari-style sighting features:
- Ramped beaded blade front sight
- Barrel band with sling swivel
- Single standing-leaf rear sight mounted on an island base
- Caliber marking located on the left side of the chamber
- Blued action with standard markings
- Bolt handle features two-panel knurling for improved grip and a classic custom-rifle look
- Fitted with a Swarovski Z3 3-10x42mm scope, a premium optic well-suited for both field use and collector presentation
- Scope mounted in a set of swing mounts, allowing convenient optic removal and reattachment
- Blued one-piece bottom metal with desirable traditional features:
- Straddle floorplate
- Inside-the-bow floorplate release
- Classic “Oberndorf bump,” a sought-after Mauser-style feature
- Capacity of four magnum rounds in the magazine plus one in the chamber
- Stocked in beautifully figured XXX English walnut, a premium wood grade prized by collectors
- Pistol grip stock with elegant multi-point checkering
- Ebony forend tip for a refined, high-grade appearance
- Single crossbolt with ebony cap, adding strength and classic styling
- Blued steel factory grip cap
- Shadowline cheekpiece for a sculpted, traditional sporting-rifle profile
- Blank gold inscription oval, offering an opportunity for personalized engraving while preserving a clean collector presentation
- Inletted rear sling eye for a flush, high-quality fit
- Black rubber recoil pad for comfortable shooting
With its premium walnut, Swarovski glass, swing mounts, blued steel construction, and classic Oberndorf-style details, this rifle is an especially attractive choice for collectors who value traditional craftsmanship, big-game utility, and elegant presentation.
Excellent overall, retaining 98% plus original blue finish with minor handling evidence and sharp checkering on the stock. Mechanically excellent. The scope optics are sharp.