Dakota Arms Model 76 .300 H&H Magnum | XXX Bastogne Walnut | Very Fine Condition | Certified Safari-Ready™

Description:
Offered here is a beautifully refurbished Dakota Arms Model 76 chambered in the classic .300 H&H Magnum—one of the most elegant and historically significant all-around sporting cartridges of the 20th century.
Built around Dakota’s respected controlled-round-feed Model 76 action, this rifle combines classic American custom-rifle styling with practical field utility. The rifle features a 23-inch blued barrel without open sights, front sling swivel barrel band, hinged straddle floorplate with inside-the-bow release, two-panel checkered bolt knob, and Dakota’s integral rotary-style scope bases. Leupold-pattern rings are included. Swarovski Z6i or Z5i scopes available at additional cost.
The rifle is stocked in highly attractive XXX Bastogne walnut with a black forend tip, blued steel grip cap bearing the “DA” logo, shadowline cheekpiece, and multi-point checkering. The wood displays excellent figure, warmth, and contrast while retaining the restrained elegance appropriate to a classic Dakota sporting rifle.
This rifle recently received careful professional refurbishing work by Evan Koch, a highly skilled custom stockmaker whose work includes checkering and stockmaking for Parkwest Arms and other high-end custom rifle makers. Koch was recommended specifically by master gunmaker D’Arcy Echols. The work included a careful stock refinish, recutting of the checkering, and installation of a new Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad. The result is a fresh, crisp, and very fine example that retains the original Dakota character while presenting in near-new condition.
Mechanically, the rifle is built around Dakota’s controlled-round-feed action with full-length claw extractor and three-position safety—features long favored by hunters seeking reliability in demanding field conditions. The bore is bright with sharp rifling, and the rifle is mechanically excellent.
The .300 H&H Magnum remains one of the great classic sporting cartridges, offering smooth feeding, excellent downrange performance, and a strong connection to the golden age of international hunting. It is equally at home as a refined western big-game rifle, mountain rifle, or plains-game rifle for Africa.
Weighing approximately 7.1 pounds bare, this rifle is notably light and lively for a Dakota Model 76, making it exceptionally well suited as a classic mountain, stalking, or plains-game rifle. The combination of controlled-round-feed reliability, .300 H&H ballistics, and refined Dakota stock architecture gives the rifle real field utility beyond its collector appeal.
This rifle was previously part of the Jerry Danuser Collection, adding a modest but meaningful provenance note from a curated sporting-arms collection.
Condition is very fine overall. The metal retains approximately 99% original blue with only minor handling evidence, and the professionally refreshed stock presents as near-new with crisp recut checkering and a new Pachmayr Decelerator pad.

Specifications:
• Manufacturer: Dakota Arms Inc.
• Model: 76
• Caliber: .300 H&H Magnum
• Barrel Length: 23"
• Weight: Approximately 7.1 lbs bare
• Length of Pull: 13 3/4"
• Action: Controlled-round-feed Dakota Model 76
• Safety: Three-position safety
• Mounts: Integral Dakota rotary-style bases with Leupold-pattern rings included
• Stock: XXX Bastogne walnut with black forend tip and shadowline cheekpiece
• Recoil Pad: New Pachmayr Decelerator
• Provenance: Jerry Danuser Collection
• Condition: Very fine 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 engagement, 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 field use.
The Certified Safari-Ready™ designation signifies that the rifle has been professionally assessed and prepared for immediate field use. Certification reflects the rifle’s condition and function at the time of evaluation.

Video walk-throughs available by appointment.

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Rifle Caliber: .300 H&H Magnum
Manufacturer: Dakota Arms
Model: Model 76
Serial Number: 0996
Barrel Length: 23
Condition: Very Fine
Metal Condition: Very Fine
Wood Condition: Very Fine
Bore Condition: Excellent
LOP: 13.75
Weight: 7.1

Price: $6,750.00
Shipping: $100.00