Lot 1598:
Relief Carved Bighorn Ram Scene Hard Rifle Case with Foam Interior
Description
This vintage hardshell firearm case is designed for long guns such as rifles or shotguns. The exterior is constructed from a brown synthetic material with an alligator-print texture. A prominent central panel features a relief-carved scene of two bighorn rams in a rocky, mountainous landscape within a large diamond border. The case is equipped with a brown plastic carrying handle, four silver-tone metal flip latches, and two plastic feet on the bottom edge. The interior is lined with thick, olive-green convoluted egg-crate foam padding designed to secure and protect the contents. Centered on the exterior lid above the ram panel, there is faint impressed text; while the individual characters are not clearly legible as a name or brand from the photographs, the placement is consistent with manufacturer identification marks.
Condition report:
The exterior shows used condition with scattered white scuffs, abrasions, and linear marks across the top and sides (photos 1 and 3). There is visible tape residue and some surface grime on the right side of the lid (photo 1). The metal hardware shows light oxidation and surface wear consistent with age (photo 1). The interior foam lining appears intact with some mild discoloration and compressions from previous storage (photo 4). Latches and handle appear functional. A white paper auction tag is tied to the handle.
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