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I love the double rifle. Any idea of his total production numbers by type of gun?

Alex,

Good catch, I've not looked at that book in years. I have never tried to figure out how many Adolph guns both rifle and shotgun are out there. The floor plate on the right is from Townsend Whelen's Adolph Springfield, it's in the NRA Museum.

That was fun, we need to try more like this in the future, thanks for all the participation. Maybe a thread about custom rifle makers who made shotguns.

Mike, I agree. Would love to hear more about Custom Rifle Makers and their shotguns, too. Are you revising your book ? Seems it was talked about some time ago, and I haven't heard .

I know this is a very old post. And the great Mr. Michael Petrov has since passed. Would like to see if any of the original posters to this thread may have any knowledge or insights. I am 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 mauser serial number 4517. On the barrel it is also stamped "Germany". Also engraved on the top of barrel it 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 the classic stock Adolph carvings. The barrel and double trigger area has classic engravings as well (animals). The rifle was also outfitted with a scope. Curious if anybody can identify this rifle s/n or possible history behind it?

The rifle section might be a good place to start.

Just saying