I came across a very nice custom 30-06 on a 98 Mauseer action in a gun shop today. The receiver and barrel have German proofmarks. The gun is fully engraved in English scroll with a gold inlayed quail on the grip cap and a relief chiseled stag on the floorplate. I believe , by the style of cutting, it was engraved in Germany or Austria.

The barrel is stamped Bohler Special Stainless and hand engraved "30-06 Govt." as well as "Quail & Donaldson" The barrel also has has an open rear and ramp front sights. The receiver is tapped for a mount but has no scope mount.

Something I found unusual is that the receiver had a sliding tang safety.

Can anyone tell me anything about Quail & Donaldson? Were they British or American?

Thanks

Roger

Last edited by C. Roger Bleile; 12/31/12 09:47 PM.
C. Roger Bleile
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