Assistance Identifying Rifles

[dgwestwood]

Good Evening,

I had a close relative pass recently and I was gifted these two rifles. If I didn't already have safari rifles I would hold onto them but alas Im ready to sell. That I know they are a pair set (458 Win Mag, 375 H&H) with consecutive serial numbers (HGC 1 / HGC2). They are build off a mauser action and have original but reconditioned stocks. I was hoping someone could help me identify who the possible builder is and/or how much they may be worth. While I was having the stocks finished I had the gentleman go through the action/rifle to find a builder mark but to no avail. I can provide more pictures if it would help. I truly appreciate any assistance with this.

 

[baxterb]

Are HGC your relatives initials? Did you take the custom bases off to see if they are marked underneath?

 

[Wishfulthinker580]

Can’t help you but they look like nice rifles!

 

[dgwestwood]

Are HGC your relatives initials? Did you take the custom bases off to see if they are marked underneath?

No on both accounts. I'm assuming the HGC is either the initials of the gun smith or who they were built for

 

[baxterb]

Can you take pics of the bottom metal? The release mechanism looks interesting/unique. Maybe one open and closed?

There a few neat things on these - the sighting trough through the custom mounts and the bullet clearance cut in the front ring of the 375.

 

[Jörg Krüger]

Stunning looking rifles.

 

[Kraut]

Stunning looking rifles.

Absolutely!
Seems to be great wood work!

 

[VertigoBE]

Hatcher Gun Company llc ?