barrel length 64 cm (25"), stock length 37,5 cm (14,75"), total length 108 cm (42,5"), weight 3,7 kg, year of manufacture 1989, Austrian proof, condition except scope 2
Octagonal barrel, stepped quarter rib with gold inlaid flowers and ornaments, fixed front sight and gold inlaid maker's name, extractor with spring-loaded pin, double Greener breech, flash bolt, gilded trigger guard with set trigger, manual cocking slide on stock wirst, long side plates, barrel root, upper lever and lock plate decorated with inlaid gold thread and gold engraved flowers, fore-end with Deeley snapper and schnabel tip, walnut stock of highest quality, finely cut checkering, pistol grip with gold edging, indicated hog's back comb, Bavarian cheek piece with double fold and cravat, Webu rubber recoil pad, sling swivel lugs, german claw mount fitted into barrel rib with Swarovski Habicht 6 x 36 A, reticle 4, mount rings with matching gold inlays and visible scuffs on rings and barrel, in the leather covered oak case of the manufacturer, enclosed a proof target with recommended loading data for this rifle and an evaluation of the manufacturer after an inspection in 2020 about the mint condition of the rifle and a value appraisal of the manufacturer.
Peter Hofer is one of the most prominent graduates from Ferlach. The world's youngest master gunsmith at the time came from this top address for gunsmiths. In 1986 he founded his own business. Since then, his works have impressed both in terms of artistic design and technical challenge. These include, for example, the manufacture of quintuplets, the world's smallest double-barreled rifles and double-barrelled triplets, as well as exclusive special functions and triggers. These are all developments that Peter Hofer has accomplished for his customers over the past decades. The final artistic aspect and the individuality of his works are the focus for the design-savvy master. Peter Hofer's clientele is as exclusive as his weapons. From Carinthia he has travelled to many countries all over the world to offer his skills to the highest circles - with resounding success. He has long been able to convince collectors, gun enthusiasts and the trade press all over the world and continues to do so time and again. Peter Hofer weapons are absolutely unique. Hundreds of hours of work and years of waiting time result from this almost as a matter of course.
The opportunity to purchase a used Hofer rifle is like a leap back in time, a look back into the near past of gunsmithing history and at the same time the only way to avoid the years of waiting.

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