J.R. FRENCH ENGRAVED CUSTOM FINISHED MODEL 94

EASTERN CARBINE IN 30-30. Cal. 30-30. S# 2411172 (1959). Standard carbine without saddle ring having 20" barrel fitted with semi-buckhorn rear and bead front sight in ramp. Magazine tube is full length. Walnut buttstock measures 13" over checkered steel buttplate. Standard action is engraved with 80% coverage exceptionally well formed, cut and shaded acanthus scroll (a French specialty) within geometric borders. This fine scroll surrounds and appears to emit silver inlaid western beasts with buffalo and wolf on left side and a big horn ram on right. Engravers signature "J.C. French" (Early in his career living in Ohio; later moved to Texas; died 2015. Highly regarded especially for his fine scroll and doing all his engraving by hand.) is behind screw of top action tang. CONDITION: very fine as custom finished retaining essentially all blue on metal and oil finish on stocks that have a few subsequence marks and scratches. Bore is bright and shiny. Mechanically fine. (26-3209/MGM). CURIO. $3,500-5,500.