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Classic Arms of Palo Alto, CA. a company established in 1980 by Lloyd Chiswick .  

Engraved on the barrel of this Classic Arms Corporation bolt action magazine rifle is “No. 3” and it is chambered in 6mm Remington.

The rifle is based on an original intermediate length Mauser, the serial number: "3" is on the front ring and the original maker’s mark: “Waffenfabrik Mauser Oberndorf  A/N”  on top of the front ring and on the sidewall of the action.  Fitted with a M70 type 3-position safety, 3-panel checkered bolt knob with and one piece bottom metal with an inside-the-bow release and a modern Mauser trigger. 

The 22" barrel has is nicely tapered and engraved: "Classic Arms of Palo Alto, CA No. 3".

Highly figured California English walnut stock has a 13 1/2" LOP over a smooth steel butt plate. The stock has a right hand traditionally shaped, beaded cheekpiece and a steel grip cap and an Ebony forend tip. The 26 LPI pointe checkering has Mullered borders. Handmade sling swivels are barrel shaped 

Redfield rotary style bases with 1" rings and a Diavari C 3-9x36mm rifle scope. 

The floorplate is game scene engraved by American engraver Lee Griffiths and features a roe buck lying down supported by American scroll on the remainder of the bottom metal, the grip cap, scope base, and smooth steel butt plate. 

This type of engraving that uses empty space in the game scene, often accompanied with a brushed finished, creates a a sense of vast, open country, and was popular in the early 1980’s but not always executed as well as this engraving is done here. with a 25” barrel, the remaining components handmade by some of the best American gunmakers of modern times.  

Rust blued finish on all metal parts. 

Rifle weighs 9 lbs 1.7 oz scoped. 

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