Custom FN Mauser Action 24″ .375 H&H Magnum Bolt Action Sporting Rifle
SOLD FOR: $2675
LSB#: 220419JR017
Make: Fabrique National (FN), Belgium
Model: Custom Sporting Rifle
Serial Number: 1231
Year of Manufacture: Modern Conversion
Caliber: .375 Holland & Holland Magnum (.375 H&H)
Action Type: Bolt Action, Internal Magazine
Markings: The front right of the receiver is marked with the Fabrique Nationale logo “FN in an oval” and “MADE IN BELGIUM”. These marks are below the wood. The left front of the receiver is marked with the serial number. It is marked with 3 Belgian proofs below the wood. The left side of the barrel shank is marked “375 H-H”. The left side of the front sight is marked “WILLIAMS”. The right front of the sight base is marked with the Redfield logo, “R in crosshairs”.
Barrel Length: Approximately 24 Inches
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade set atop a small ramped base. The rear sight is a fully adjustable “U” notched blade set atop a ramped barrel mounted base. It is marked with small “lines” on the top & right. The top of the receiver has 2 scope base mounts attached to it by 2 screws each. They can be used with Redfield scope rings. One of the oversized rear screws is missing.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The custom hardwood stock has a pistol grip, fluted comb, raised cheek piece, dark nose, bolt handle cutout, wooden grip cap with “diamond “ insert, 2 sling studs, decorative checkering on the forearm & grip and a rubber recoil pad. The gloss finish shows light scrapes and light compression marks. The LOP measures 14 3/4 inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the recoil pad. The stock rates in about Excellent overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Refinished Receiver & Bottom Metal
Bore Condition: The bore is bright. The rifling is sharp & deep. There is no erosion.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its metal finish, as refinished. The finish shows a few light handling marks. The screw heads are intact. The markings are deep. Overall, this rifle rates in about Excellent condition, as refinished.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: This Fabrique Nationale Mauser was made in Belgium. It has been transformed into a Custom Sporting Rifle that can be used as a Guide Gun (lightweight rifle, heavy caliber). It has been rebarreled in .375 Holland & Holland, refinished and dropped into a custom stock. The .375 H&H is one of the most useful all-round rifle cartridges, suitable for a variety of game animals and is a favorite among game guides in Africa and Alaska. A variety of loadings are available with lighter bullets suited to longer shots on small-medium game and heavier bullets that can be used on thicker-skinned and dangerous game. In many regions with such dangerous game animals, the .375 H&H is seen as the minimum acceptable caliber, and in many places (primarily in Africa) it is now the legal minimum for hunting such game. This is a Great looking Sporting Rifle with a strong bore that shines and should serve its new owner well. Please see our photos and good luck!