Fantastic Game Scene Engraved and Gold Inlaid Spanish Mauser 98 Dangerous Game Sporting Rifle with Scope and Case

A highly desirable custom sporting rifle reportedly built and embellished by famed Australian-born Master Engraver Damien F. Connolly in the latter part of the 20th century, this piece combines Mauser 98 strength, premium optics, and exceptional hand engraving with strong collector appeal. Its extensive gold inlay, cape buffalo floorplate scene, and finely figured stock make it a standout rifle for the serious collector of custom engraved sporting arms.

• Reportedly built and embellished by Damien F. Connolly, the noted Australian-born Master Engraver
• Built in the latter part of the 20th century, giving it desirable modern-classic custom rifle appeal
• Based on a blued Spanish-made Mauser 98 action, prized for its strength, reliability, and classic sporting-rifle heritage
• Blued steel barrel with extensive custom embellishment
• Hand-filed hooded beaded blade front sight mounted on a banded ramp base
• Front sight ramp features attractive coin-grey finished scroll engraving with gold-inlaid borders
• Two-leaf rear sight:
  • One standing leaf
  • One folding leaf
  • Gold center lines for a refined, high-visibility sight picture
• Rear sight mounted on a hand-filed rear quarter rib
• Barrel band with front sling swivel
• Barrel band carries matching embellishment to the front sight treatment
• Additional grey-finished scroll engraving appears in wedge-shaped panels on both sides of the breech
• Breech accented with a double gold band
• Action displays more of the same fine grey-finished scroll engraving surrounded by gold-inlaid line borders
• Engraving and gold borders continue onto the bolt handle
• Bolt handle includes dual panels of checkering for both visual detail and grip
• Fitted with a commercial safety
• Left rail features a gold-bordered shield marked “DCF,” a notable collector detail associated with the reported maker/engraver attribution
• Left side of the tang is marked “SPAIN” beneath the stock line
• Recoil lug is marked “MO/211”
• Mounted with a Leupold Vari-X III 1.5-5x scope, a respected optic well suited to dangerous-game and classic sporting rifle use
• Scope is mounted on a matching engraved and gold-inlaid base
• Scope rings are also gold inlaid, continuing the rifle’s unified custom presentation
• One-piece blued bottom metal adds a clean, high-grade custom-rifle look
• Trigger guard features an inside-the-bow release
• Bottom metal shows gold borders and additional grey-finished scroll engraving
• Floorplate showcases a striking grey-finished engraved scene of a cape buffalo bull standing in high grass and staring down the observer—an especially desirable dangerous-game motif for collectors
• Fitted with a very nicely figured, fancy pistol-grip stock
• Stock features multi-point checkering for a classic custom appearance and secure handling
• Horn forend tip adds traditional high-grade sporting-rifle character
• Dual recoil crossbolts with horn caps reinforce the stock while adding visual refinement
• Engraved and gold-inlaid blued steel grip cap complements the metalwork throughout
• Shadowline cheekpiece provides elegant styling and a proper sporting-rifle profile
• Rear sling swivel included
• Pachmayr Old English recoil pad fitted for classic styling and recoil comfort
• Includes a Browning full-length case for storage, transport, and added collector completeness

An impressive custom Mauser sporting rifle with extensive hand engraving, gold inlay, premium appointments, and reported Damien F. Connolly craftsmanship, this is a compelling acquisition for collectors focused on bespoke dangerous-game rifles and finely embellished arms.