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Winchester Model 70 “Leopard” .338 Win Mag — Gerd Rausch Engraved Custom Shop Big Five Series Rifle
Guns International #: 103704343 Seller's Inventory #: MSFA26-025
Category: Winchester Collectible Firearms - Winchester Rifles - Model 70 Post-64
Seller's Information
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Seller: MS&FA
Company: Mackey Safari & Fine Arms International
Member Since: 1/21/24
First Name: Stephen
Last Name: Mackey
State: Montana
Zip: 59754
Country: United States
Phone: (406) 988-8531
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 16
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Cash, ACH, Checks, Certified Checks, Credit Cards
About Us: Mackey Safari & Fine Arms International offers a carefully selected collection of fine sporting arms chosen for their craftsmanship, aesthetics, and safari readiness. MS&FA was founded to bring together firearms that strike a rare balance—expertly made, visually compelling, and built to be carried into the field. Each piece is evaluated thoughtfully and represented honestly, with an emphasis on condition, function, and readiness. Whether a rifle’s future is on safari, at the range, or in a serious collection, our standard remains the same. We also actively acquire high-quality sporting rifles and curated collections, with a focus on classic safari calibers, fine doubles, and bespoke bolt-action rifles. Discreet inquiries are welcomed.
Description:
Winchester Model 70 “Leopard” .338 Win Mag — Gerd Rausch Engraved Factory Big Five Rifle
Price: $13,950
Mackey Safari & Fine Arms is pleased to offer an exceptional Winchester Model 70 Custom Classic “Leopard” rifle chambered in .338 Winchester Magnum. Completed in 1987 by the Winchester Custom Shop, this rifle is the factory-documented “Leopard” rifle from a specially commissioned five-rifle Winchester Model 70 Custom Classic “Big Five” group.
The included Winchester Custom Shop letter states that three years of construction produced five collector-grade Model 70 rifles, each depicting one of the African Big Five. The letter specifically identifies this serial-numbered rifle as “LEOPARD” and “one of the group.” In other words, this is not one rifle from a production run of Leopard-themed rifles; it is the Leopard rifle from Winchester’s documented five-rifle Big Five commission.
The rifle features a 24-inch blued Winchester Proof Steel barrel with hooded beaded blade front sight on ramp base, folding rear sight on island base, front sling swivel, factory markings, and “CUSTOM CLASSIC” on the left side of the barrel. The barrel is embellished with a gold-inlaid muzzle band, “LEOPARD” inlaid in gold with a gold border, scroll engraving accents, and a gold band at the breech.
The controlled-round-feed Model 70 action is coin finished and displays near full-coverage tight English scroll engraving with fine gold-inlaid borders. The rifle also features a jeweled bolt body and follower, three-position safety, blued extractor and bolt release, and engraved bolt knob and shroud. The top of the action wall is signed by German Master Engraver Gerd Rausch, whose work is confirmed by the included factory letter.
The rifle is fitted with a Leupold Vari-X III 2.5-8x scope in matching engraved and gold-inlaid quick-detach rings. The one-piece Grisel bottom metal is coin finished and engraved en suite, with gold linework flowing through the inside-the-bow release trigger guard and surrounding a relief gold-inlaid leopard stalking from a tree at the center of the straddle floorplate.
The stock is beautifully figured English walnut with wraparound multi-point checkering, ebony fore-end tip, shadowline cheekpiece, leather-covered recoil pad, engraved and gold-inlaid recoil crossbolt, inletted and engraved rear sling swivel, and a coin-finished Grisel grip cap engraved with a gold-inlaid roaring leopard.
This is a highly distinctive and factory-documented Winchester Custom Shop rifle: a controlled-round-feed Model 70 in .338 Winchester Magnum, master engraved by Gerd Rausch, extensively gold inlaid throughout, and built as the Leopard rifle from Winchester’s five-rifle Big Five commission.
Condition: Excellent overall. The rifle retains approximately 99% original blue, coin, and gold finishes with only minimal handling evidence. The stock and fore-end checkering remain sharp. The bore is bright with sharp rifling. The scope optics are clear. Mechanically excellent. The original box is very fine with some storage wear.
Provenance: The Frank Brownell Collection.
Specifications:
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: Model 70 Custom Classic “Leopard”
Caliber: .338 Winchester Magnum
Barrel Length: 24 inches
Action: Controlled-round-feed bolt action
Finish: Blue / coin / gold inlay
Stock: Figured English walnut
Scope: Leupold Vari-X III 2.5-8x in engraved and gold-inlaid QD rings
Engraver: Gerd Rausch
Included: Winchester Custom Shop letter and original box
Bore: Bright with sharp rifling
Condition: Excellent overall
Certified Safari-Ready™
This rifle has been evaluated under our Certified Safari-Ready™ protocol.
Each Certified Safari-Ready™ firearm is test-fired to confirm safe operation, reliable feeding and extraction, proper safety function, and practical hunting accuracy.
Sights, mounts, and optics — when present — are inspected for correct installation and field suitability. The rifle’s overall configuration is reviewed to ensure it is appropriate for demanding dangerous-game conditions.
The designation signifies that the rifle has been professionally assessed and prepared for immediate field use. Certified Safari-Ready™ reflects the rifle’s condition and function at the time of inspection and test-firing and is not a guarantee of future performance under all conditions.
Video walk-throughs are available by appointment.
Shipping and insurance are estimates only. Final cost will be determined based on destination, declared value, and method of shipment. Adult signature required.
This is a rare opportunity to acquire the factory-documented Leopard rifle from Winchester’s five-rifle Big Five Custom Shop commission — a superbly executed, master-engraved Model 70 with documentation, provenance, and exceptional presentation.
Price: $13,950.00
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: Model 70
Serial Number: G18
Barrel Length: 24
Condition: Excellent
Metal Condition: Excellent
Wood Condition: Excellent
Bore Condition: Excellent