CUSTOM FR "FLOYD" BUTLER MAUSER 98 IN .257 ROBERTS -- MONTE CARLO -- BUILT IN 1946

Description:
1946 MAUSER 98 .257 ROBERTS BUILT BY FR "FLOYD" BUTLER OF RACEVILLE N.Y ( MARKED POULTNEY, VERMONT AS RACEVILLE, NY HAD NO POST OFFICE.... AH THE GOOD OLD DAYS ) THIS IS A VERY NICE CUSTOM RIFLE THAT FEATURES THE ORIGINAL "FLOYD CURL" STOCK WHICH WAS A TREATMENT THAT FLOYD ADDED TO SEPERATE HIS RIFLES IN APPEARANCE FROM OTHER MAKERS -- THE GUNS OVERALL BALANCE AND FINISH IS BEAUTIFUL , ORIGINAL AND WILL COMPLEMENT ANY GUN COLLECTION OR USER AND IN A CALIBER THAT IS AS USEFUL AS IT IS BALLISTICALLY PERFECT -- A TRUE AMERICAN CARTRIDGE BUILT BY A TRUE AMERICAN SMALL SHOP BUILDER.

Floyd Butler was a legendary custom gunsmith whose innovative stock designs and attention to ergonomic detail heavily influenced modern precision rifles.
Historical Context & Craftsmanship

• Floyd Butler Artistry: Operating out of Raceville, New York, Butler marked his rifles "Poultney, Vermont" for postal routing purposes. His signature "Floyd Curl" stock carving instantly distinguished his work from contemporary makers.
• Advanced Ergonomics: Features like the integrated palm swell, relieved trigger guard pocket, and tucked grip angle prove Butler was decades ahead of his time. These design choices are now standard on modern long-range competition platforms.
• The Action: Built on the legendary Mauser 98 action, known worldwide for its robust controlled-round feeding, strength, and reliability.

The .257 Roberts Cartridge
Often called the "Bob," the .257 Roberts is widely considered one of the most ballistically balanced quarter-inch cartridges ever created.

• Versatility: It offers an exceptional balance of light recoil and flat trajectories, making it perfect for both varmint hunting and medium game like whitetail deer.
• Collector Value: Finding an original custom rifle chambered in .257 Roberts by a renowned small-shop artisan like Butler makes this an incredible value centerpiece for any historical firearms collection.

 

Rifle Caliber: .257 Roberts
Manufacturer: FR BUTLER
Model: MAUSER 98
Barrel Length: 22
Condition: EXCELLENT
Metal Condition: EXCELLENT
Wood Condition: EXCELLENT
Action: BOLT
Stock Drop: 1 1/2 X 1 3/4 X 2 1/2
Stock Comb: 1 1/2
Stock Heel: 2 1/2
Butt Pad: PACHMAYER OLD ENGLISH
LOP: 13 3/4
Sights: LYMAN BANDED RAMPED FRONT
Manufacture Date: 1946
Case: NO
Optic: LEUPOLD VARI X 3 2.5-8

Price: $2,250.00