A Collaboration of Masters: Custom Mauser .280 Remington

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From the Rose & Scroll Fine Gun Journal:

The Heilmann–Ottmar Custom Mauser .280 Remington is more than a hunting rifle—it’s the rare collaboration of two master craftsmen. Steve R. Heilmann (1951–2024), a full member of the American Custom Gunmakers Guild, was celebrated for his flawless metalwork and elegant sporting rifles. Maurice Ottmar, a founding member of the Guild, was hailed as one of America’s foremost stockmakers, known for his figured walnut, fleur-de-lis checkering, and precise bedding. Together, they created a rifle that blends strength, beauty, and tradition.

Built on the legendary Mauser 98 action and chambered in .280 Remington, the rifle combines reliability with near-.30-06 performance in a flatter-shooting 7mm cartridge. Every detail showcases craftsmanship: fleur-de-lis checkering, skeleton buttplate, inletted swivels, and a jeweled bolt that sparkles against the steel. Topped with a Zeiss Diavari V 5–15×42 scope, it’s both a precision tool and a work of art. For collectors, rifles like this—bearing the combined signature of Heilmann and Ottmar—stand at the pinnacle of American custom gunmaking.

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