*W.S. Calfee Borden Indiana Mauser with Mannlicher Stock and Leupold Scope in 7x57

7x57mm. 19" barrel length. SN: T.69. Blued metal finish with polished bolt body set in high grade walnut semi-pistol grip stock with Mannlicher style forend and hand checkered wrist and forend. Bolt action internal magazine fed repeating rifle mounting a LEUPOLD VARI-X III 2.5X8 telescopic sight. Item further mounts a folding two-position rear notch and front blade sights. Widow's peak buttplate is checkered, and the rifle mounts a deep relief engraved semi pistol grip cap with {Wild Turkey} design. Flat paddle bolt handle. Manufacturer mark to the top of the barrel reads W.S. CALFEE - BORDEN, IND.

William "Bill" Calfee began his gunsmithing career in the 1970s, and gradually grew more specialized in the world of bench and rimfire precision rifles. Before his passing in 2015, Calfee developed an enduring reputation for building rifles for competition purposes. This rifle represents one of his efforts at producing a more traditional hunting rifle characterized by understated artistry, not unlike the cartoons he became so well known for. {MODERN}

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

From the Collection of Jeffrey W. Sanner