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Posted By: Joe503 Fred Adolph rifle - 250 / 3000 Mauser Savage - 07/22/19 05:50 PM
Hi Folks,
trying to identify what i believe is a possible custom Adolph rifle. This gun has been handed down in the family. It originates from the Adirondack NY area. Family story is said that this rifle was a custom prize that was one in a shooting competition (Fair). This is a bolt action Mauser rifle. The bolt has engraved what i believe is the serial number 4517. on the barrel is stamped "Germany". There is also and engraving on the barrel that reads " The Adolph Mauser 250 / 3000 Savage". I believe this rifle is a custom rifle fitted with a bolt action mauser chambered in a 250 / 3000 Savage. The rifle has classic stock Adolph carvings. The barrel and double trigger area has classic engravings as well (animals). Also has a scope. Curious if anybody can identify this rifle s/n or possible history behind it?
Can you post some pictures of it? sounds interesting!
Thanks. I will. Need to figure out how to add images/photos
Not sure if this is the best or easy way to do it. But I upload the picture to https://imgur.com/ once the pictures are uploaded you can click the 3 dot icons next to "copy link" on the top right of the picture. copy and paste the "BBcode" url into a post here and it will post a picture in the thread.

I hope this is helpful.
https://imgur.com/JYoQiPP

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Additional Photos

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That’s as Adolph as they get! Great rifle. The pictures of the trigger guard are a little blurry for me, is that a fox chasing a bird?

The serial number is the original Mauser number, not an Adolph number.
Thank you!

I will need to get better / clearer pictures to post.

I will also try and identify additional markings and or serial numbers.

Trying to track down the history of this rifle.

I plan to obtain copies of the following resources.

Fred Adolph Modern Guns c1914, Genoa, New York

Custom Gunmakers of the 20th Century

Custom Gunmakers of the 20 Century VOLUME TWO by Michael Petrov

Joe.
Wow! What an amazing rifle!
On a commercial Kurz action, too.

Nice!
Very nice, Thanks for sharing.





















I find the rifle breathtaking.
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