Leopard Scratches Custom Blaser

Unlicensed Dremel · October 13, 2014, 10:48 PM

It's only $70K.

See the "scratches" - whaddya think? Yea or nay if you had that kind of "scratch" to throw around?

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=447220026

Never seen anything like that before. Have to give it a big thumbs up.

JWT · October 13, 2014, 11:06 PM

Wonder if they'd have a matched pair?

Scorch · October 14, 2014, 12:21 AM

I like pretty much everything about it except the "claw marks" part. Beautiful wood, beautiful engraving, beautiful workmanship.

Sure Shot Mc Gee · October 14, 2014, 07:28 AM

Had a new Blaser in my hands for a look see years ago when contemplating a spendy rifle purchase. Not a rifle I personally would care to have then or now. {Lots of noise when operating its straight pull bolt. Sounded like loose tappets in a engine> clicking & clacking}When broken in it may get quieter or it may just get louder? I didn't want to spend that kind of money they wanted back then for one too find out. Even back in those days it was a high dollar rifle. (German Mark verses the American dollar.)
I know first hand Sig has a reputation of building quality firearms. But that hunting model Blaser as I recall its construction was kind'a if'ee feeling but you were assured it was going to be the onlyest one on your block if you bought one.
I did buy its cousin on that same outing. Sig Sauer 202 Supreme Deluxe w/3 barrel set. A rifle that looks like and preforms like >a normal bolt rifle.

Unlicensed Dremel · October 14, 2014, 10:49 AM

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Wonder if they'd have a matched pair?

A Leopard and a Lion? Good call.

Ruger480 · October 14, 2014, 11:22 AM

Never been a fan of Blazer firearms. The whole goofy spin off of a pump action (straight back bolt) never did it for me.

If I had that kind of loot to spend on a gun, it would be custom made. Think Purdey or Westley Richards...

AK103K · October 14, 2014, 05:42 PM

I was expecting a cool story of a memorable hunt, and one that got the juices flowing.

You can keep the gun, Ill take the money for other things though.

jehu · October 15, 2014, 06:20 AM

The Leopard scratches are nothing compared to the wife scratches I'd have if I bought that!

gearhounds · October 15, 2014, 06:27 AM

I guess if you have more money than you could ever spend in a lifetime, this might have some appeal. Blaser rifled are not for me unless I could get one for the same price as any other rifle.

Magnum Wheel Man · October 15, 2014, 07:39 AM

It's an incredible piece of art... but in reality, that's what it is... hang on the wall & enjoy... it could have just as easily been chambered in 22 LR, as we know that 375 H&H will never be on a "hunt" & would never see Africa, unless it was bought to hang on a wall over there...

as far as the scratches... I think they are done nicely... they are just maybe over the top a bit... might be cool with one set if incorporated into the checkering to aid in grip having them in 4 places on the stock, & on the top of the receiver is more than I care for though...

Unlicensed Dremel · October 15, 2014, 11:05 AM

Well, I dunno -- if *I* were a 1 percenter and had enough money to BUY the rifle, I definitely WOULD hunt with it - what the heck? You can always buy another one if you mess it up.

geetarman · October 15, 2014, 12:11 PM

$69,995. . . . .that's almost 70 thousand bucks

AK103K · October 15, 2014, 12:50 PM

Almost!

Sevens · October 15, 2014, 01:54 PM

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I was expecting a cool story of a memorable hunt, and one that got the juices flowing.

Arrrgh, exactly what I was expecting to find. I figured they'd offer a rifle that was in fine working condition but with big cat mauling all over it and maybe some blood trails of the previous owner who died clutching it while the jungle beast ripped his head off like a house cat playing with a mouse.

Unlicensed Dremel · October 15, 2014, 02:17 PM

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I was expecting a cool story of a memorable hunt, and one that got the juices flowing.

Oh, now I see what y'all are saying - ha ha - sorry, no. Yes, that would be cool indeed.

Unlicensed Dremel · October 15, 2014, 04:07 PM

What do you gents think of this $4,500 levergun in .45 Colt?

http://www.armslist.com/posts/359497...rican-classic-

And THIS Blaser is only $30K - less than half the price....Loving this Wapiti Blaser with the antlers.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=447917577

AK103K · October 15, 2014, 04:14 PM

According to the listing, "its a show stopper".

Dragline45 · October 15, 2014, 04:50 PM

I don't think ill ever own $70,000 worth of guns, let alone a single $70,000 gun.

AK103K · October 15, 2014, 04:55 PM

Ill bet if you add them all up over time, you'd be surprised.

Dragline45 · October 15, 2014, 06:58 PM

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Ill bet if you add them all up over time, you'd be surprised.

It might take a couple decades, but I think you might be right haha.

KRP · November 11, 2014, 09:09 AM

sorry, that cat just looks tired or high. think the engraver just missed the essense of a cat entirely. I'll pass and just keep paying on my house.

tobnpr · November 13, 2014, 08:11 AM

So take off ten grand for cost of materials (and that's being generous)...
$60,000/ 300 man-hours = $200/hour...

Yeah, right...

briandg · November 15, 2014, 03:36 PM

oh my god.

October 13, 2014, 10:48 PM	#1
Unlicensed Dremel Junior member Join Date: February 13, 2014 Location: Flathead Valley, MT Posts: 2,187	Leopard Scratches Custom Blaser It's only $70K. See the "scratches" - whaddya think? Yea or nay if you had that kind of "scratch" to throw around? http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=447220026 Never seen anything like that before. Have to give it a big thumbs up.

October 14, 2014, 12:21 AM	#3
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	I like pretty much everything about it except the "claw marks" part. Beautiful wood, beautiful engraving, beautiful workmanship. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

October 15, 2014, 06:27 AM	#9
gearhounds Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 2011 Location: M'burg WV Posts: 332	I guess if you have more money than you could ever spend in a lifetime, this might have some appeal. Blaser rifled are not for me unless I could get one for the same price as any other rifle. __________________ Busting thugs since 1992

October 15, 2014, 07:39 AM	#10
Magnum Wheel Man Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2006 Location: Southern Minnesota Posts: 9,333	It's an incredible piece of art... but in reality, that's what it is... hang on the wall & enjoy... it could have just as easily been chambered in 22 LR, as we know that 375 H&H will never be on a "hunt" & would never see Africa, unless it was bought to hang on a wall over there... as far as the scratches... I think they are done nicely... they are just maybe over the top a bit... might be cool with one set if incorporated into the checkering to aid in grip having them in 4 places on the stock, & on the top of the receiver is more than I care for though... __________________ In life you either make dust or eat dust...

October 15, 2014, 12:11 PM	#12
geetarman Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,157	$69,995. . . . .that's almost 70 thousand bucks __________________ Geetarman Carpe Cerveza

October 13, 2014, 11:06 PM	#2
JWT Senior Member Join Date: March 16, 2007 Location: Southern Arizona Posts: 3,888	Wonder if they'd have a matched pair?

October 14, 2014, 07:28 AM	#4
Sure Shot Mc Gee Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2012 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,876	Had a new Blaser in my hands for a look see years ago when contemplating a spendy rifle purchase. Not a rifle I personally would care to have then or now. {Lots of noise when operating its straight pull bolt. Sounded like loose tappets in a engine> clicking & clacking}When broken in it may get quieter or it may just get louder? I didn't want to spend that kind of money they wanted back then for one too find out. Even back in those days it was a high dollar rifle. (German Mark verses the American dollar.) I know first hand Sig has a reputation of building quality firearms. But that hunting model Blaser as I recall its construction was kind'a if'ee feeling but you were assured it was going to be the onlyest one on your block if you bought one. I did buy its cousin on that same outing. Sig Sauer 202 Supreme Deluxe w/3 barrel set. A rifle that looks like and preforms like >a normal bolt rifle.

October 14, 2014, 11:22 AM	#6
Ruger480 Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2013 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 720	Never been a fan of Blazer firearms. The whole goofy spin off of a pump action (straight back bolt) never did it for me. If I had that kind of loot to spend on a gun, it would be custom made. Think Purdey or Westley Richards...

October 14, 2014, 05:42 PM	#7
AK103K Senior Member Join Date: May 1, 2001 Posts: 10,223	I was expecting a cool story of a memorable hunt, and one that got the juices flowing. You can keep the gun, Ill take the money for other things though.

October 15, 2014, 06:20 AM	#8
jehu Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2005 Posts: 433	The Leopard scratches are nothing compared to the wife scratches I'd have if I bought that!

October 15, 2014, 11:05 AM	#11
Unlicensed Dremel Junior member Join Date: February 13, 2014 Location: Flathead Valley, MT Posts: 2,187	Well, I dunno -- if I were a 1 percenter and had enough money to BUY the rifle, I definitely WOULD hunt with it - what the heck? You can always buy another one if you mess it up.

October 15, 2014, 12:50 PM	#13
AK103K Senior Member Join Date: May 1, 2001 Posts: 10,223	Almost!

October 15, 2014, 04:07 PM	#16
Unlicensed Dremel Junior member Join Date: February 13, 2014 Location: Flathead Valley, MT Posts: 2,187	What do you gents think of this $4,500 levergun in .45 Colt? http://www.armslist.com/posts/359497...rican-classic- And THIS Blaser is only $30K - less than half the price....Loving this Wapiti Blaser with the antlers. http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=447917577 Last edited by Unlicensed Dremel; October 15, 2014 at 04:15 PM.

October 15, 2014, 04:14 PM	#17
AK103K Senior Member Join Date: May 1, 2001 Posts: 10,223	According to the listing, "its a show stopper".

October 15, 2014, 04:50 PM	#18
Dragline45 Senior Member Join Date: November 30, 2010 Posts: 3,513	I don't think ill ever own $70,000 worth of guns, let alone a single $70,000 gun.

October 15, 2014, 04:55 PM	#19
AK103K Senior Member Join Date: May 1, 2001 Posts: 10,223	Ill bet if you add them all up over time, you'd be surprised.

November 11, 2014, 09:09 AM	#21
KRP Member Join Date: December 15, 2009 Location: wayne county, MI Posts: 63	sorry, that cat just looks tired or high. think the engraver just missed the essense of a cat entirely. I'll pass and just keep paying on my house.

November 13, 2014, 08:11 AM	#22
tobnpr Senior Member Join Date: August 1, 2010 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 4,556	So take off ten grand for cost of materials (and that's being generous)... $60,000/ 300 man-hours = $200/hour... Yeah, right... __________________ Remington 700/Savage Rebarreling /Action Blueprinting 07 FFL /Mosin-Nagant Custom Shop/Bent Bolts Genuine Cerakote Applicator www.biggorillagunworks.com

November 15, 2014, 03:36 PM	#23
briandg Senior Member Join Date: May 4, 2010 Posts: 5,468	oh my god.