INTERESTING MAUSER RIFLES

ARGENTINE Model 1909 Mauser bolt-action rifle # E2561 (7.65x54) mfg. by D.W.M. in 1910. Excellent-PLUS condition, with 98% or better bluing (receiver "in the white" which is proper for these). All parts serial numbered to receiver (including stock, cleaning-rod and even brass & steel muzzle-cap). Bore is excellent and mirror-bright with very strong rifling. Stock has original finish with some of the expected dings and handling marks. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $925.    C&R   SOLD

ARGENTINE Model 1909 Mauser bolt-action cavalry carbine # A8192 (7.65x54) mfg. by D.W.M. in 1910. Excellent condition, with 90% or better bluing (receiver "in the white" which is proper for these). Bolt is matching receiver, stock apparently is not. Bore is excellent and quite bright with very strong rifling. Stock has been stripped of its finish and feels quite rough to the touch. PHOTOS . . . $425.    C&R    SOLD

BELGIAN Model 1916 Mauser bolt-action carbine # J3984 (7.65x53mm) mfg. by Fabrique National during WWI. Very Good condition with 75% original bluing and a sharp mirror-bright bore. Stock and magazine floorplate matches, bolt does not (H333), cleaning-rod missing. Has steel barrel-jacket. Stock has faint cartouches and a large arsenal repair at heel. Not import marked. PHOTOS . . . $475.    C&R

BRAZILIAN Model 1908 Mauser bolt-action rifle # 2822dd (7x57mm) mfg. by DWM Berlin in c.1912. Excellent-PLUS condition, with 98% bluing (receiver in the white, as is proper), bore is strong and mirror bright. All matching serial numbers. Brazilian-crest above chamber very strong, stock has a few minor dings and compressions with original finish and razor-sharp Star of David cartouche. Missing cleaning-rod, but has detachable rear sling swivel. PHOTOS . . . . $950.    C&R   SOLD

CHILEAN Model 1895 Mauser bolt-action rifle # H2191 (7x57) mfg. by Loewe in 1895. Excellent-PLUS condition, with 98% original deep bluing on all metal parts. Chilean crest above chamber is a bit weak but clear. All-matching numbers (including bolt, stock and cleaning-rod). Bore is exceptional and mirror-bright. Lovely walnut stock having 1895-dated Chilean cartouche, one tiny scratch on right side, else perfect. Includes correct (but non-matching) bayonet and scabbard.  Not import marked. PHOTOS . . . $895.     Antique, no FFL required    SOLD

GERMAN Model Gewehr 88 bolt-action Commission rifle # 9830S (8x57i) mfg. by Steyr in 1890. Very Good PLUS condition, with 80% thinning and browning bluing (receiver mostly in the white, as is proper), some light pitting at wood-line. No matching numbers, unit marks on left side of both barrel bands. Excellent bright bore (marked with S).  Lovely fiddleback walnut stock was lightly sanded long ago but is still extremely attractive. Not import-marked. PHOTO . . . $400.    Antique, no FFL needed

GERMAN Model Kar. 88 bolt-action Commission cavalry carbine # 6023f (8x57i) mfg. by Erfurt in 1893. Very Good PLUS condition, with 80% thinning and browning bluing (receiver in the white, as is proper). All matching numbers, unit marks on left side of nose-cap. Excellent mirror-bright bore (marked with S).  Buttstock has arsenal-repaired crack at tang but is still quite attractive. Not import-marked. PHOTO . . . $650.    Antique, no FFL needed    SOLD

GERMAN Model 98k Mauser bolt-action rifle # 3162b (8x57) mfg. by ERMA (code 27) in 1939. Very Good-PLUS condition, an ALL ORIGINAL MATCHING rifle with much of the bluing turning brown from age. Bore is excellent and mirror bright. Laminated stock has been cleaned up long ago, with Luftwaffe eagle / L cartouche on right side. All small parts are stamped 3162 (guaranteed original). Includes original cleaning rod.  Extremely attractive, not import-marked. PHOTO . . . $1750.    C&R

GERMAN Model 98k Mauser bolt-action rifle # 9370pp (8x57) mfg. by Mauser (code 42) in 1940. Excellent condition, a Russian capture with matching electro-penciled numbers (9370) on bolt-body and magazine-floorplate, left side of stock stamped 9370, X above serial # on receiver. Bore is excellent and mirror bright. Has all-milled parts with solid front band. Solid wood stock has faint eagle / WaA135 cartouche on right side. Includes repro cleaning rod, locking-screws and leather sling.  Very attractive. PHOTO . . . $525.    C&R    SOLD

GERMAN Model 98k Mauser bolt-action rifle # 3511 (8x57) mfg. by Mauser (code byf 45) in February, 1945. Excellent-PLUS condition, an ALL ORIGINAL MATCHING rifle of the finest quality. Bore is excellent and mirror bright. Laminated stock has eagle / WaA135 cartouche on right side. Small parts are stamped without serial numbers (correct for such a late rifle), byf on triggerguard and magazine floorplate. Includes original cleaning rod, front sight hood and original leather sling.  Extremely attractive, not import-marked. PHOTO . . . $2650.    C&R

MEXICAN Model 1936 Mauser bolt-action rifle # 62762P (7x57) mfg. by Fabrica Nacionale de Armas in 1944. Excellent-PLUS condition with 100% high-gloss bluing, matching bolt (no other parts are numbered on these rifles) with bold Mexican crest above chamber. Unissued, with nice mirror-bright bore, fire-blue on springs is perfect. Includes cleaning-rod front sight hood, brass unit plate tacked on bottom of stock is unmarked. Solid walnut stock has original furniture-grade finish, a couple insignificant dings on right side. Not import-marked, the bolt is reminiscent of a Springfield 1903 with a round cocking piece. The 1936 rifle is rare, but when encountered is usually mismatched in Fair to Good condition, I've never encountered one in this quality.  UNIMPROVABLE condition and worthy of the finest collection. PHOTOS . . . $2750.    C&R

PERSIAN Model 98/29 rifle with matching bayonet # C05540 (8x57) mfg. by Brno in 1931. Excellent condition, with all-matching numbers including bayonet. Full bluing with bold Persian lion-cartouche above chamber. Internally perfect with a mirror-perfect bore, wood is walnut with a beautiful antique French-style furniture-type finish, some dings from adjacent rifles. Includes excellent correct and matching Persian bayonet & scabbard. PHOTOS . . . $925.    C&R    SOLD

PORTUGUESE Model 1941 Mauser bolt-action rifle # H6512 (8x57) with matching bayonet mfg. by Mauser Oberndorf in 1941. Excellent-PLUS condition with 100% high-gloss bluing, all-matching numbers and bold royal Portuguese crest above chamber, all Nazi eagles and proofs intact. Looks UNISSUED, with nice mirror-bright bore. Includes cleaning-rod and worn leather German-style sling. Solid walnut stock has very vivid tiger-stripe figure, with eagle / WaA 135 cartouche on right side and large Portuguese crest above 1941 on left side, a couple minor scuffs on left forend. Bayonet also numbered H5412 and is in mint condition, some wear on scabbard but no dents. Not import-marked, essentially a matching Nazi 98k made for Portugal in UNIMPROVABLE condition and worthy of the finest collection. PHOTOS . . . $2750.    C&R   SOLD

SERBIAN Model 1924 Mauser bolt-action short-rifle # 251349 (8x57) mfg. by Kragujevac in 1936. Very Good or better condition, with mostly full bluing on major parts, barrel-bands and triggerguard / magazine-floorplate has almost no remaining bluing. Royal Serbian crest above chamber very bold and detailed. All-matching numbers except bolt (255720), bore is very strong and mostly bright. Stock was lightly sanded long ago, cartouche of King Alexander I (reigned 1926-1934) on right side weak but legible. Includes cleaning-rod. PHOTOS . . . $325.    C&R    SOLD

SIAMESE Model 1903 Mauser bolt-action rifle # 4235 (8x52R Siamese), mfg. by Koishikawa Arsenal in 1903 with straight-bolt. Excellent condition, with 95% or better original bluing on all parts. Includes sliding action-cover but no cleaning rod. Bore is very bright with strong rifling. Walnut stock and handguard has quite a few handling-marks but retains its original finish. Accompanied by Thai-marked bayonet and scabbard. Not import-marked, still chambered in its original caliber. PHOTOS . . . $475.    C&R    SOLD

SPANISH Model 1893 Mauser bolt-action cavalry carbine # A1604 (7x57), mfg. by Loewe in 1894. Near Excellent condition, with most bluing on all parts (come turning brown from age). All bolt parts stamped # 4141, bore is mostly bright with some darkness the last couple inches but has strong lands and grooves. Matching buttstock (numbered 1604 on left side) was refinished long ago and has some minor handling marks with some rust on buttplate.  Not import marked, very seldom encountered. PHOTOS . . . $625.    Antique, no FFL required    SOLD

SPANISH Model FR-7 Mauser bolt-action tactical carbine # FR7-03292 (7.62x51 NATO) mfg. by La Coruña in 1932. Excellent condition, with 95% or better Parkerized metal surfaces and a sharp mirror-bright bore. Matching bent bolt, no other parts numbered. Crest atop receiver a bit weak but legible. Wood has original finish with a few bumps from handling but is sound and quite attractive. Scarce. PHOTOS . . . $475.    C&R    SOLD

SPANISH Model FR-8 Mauser bolt-action tactical carbine # FR8-02231 (7.62x51 NATO) mfg. by La Coruña in 1947. Excellent condition, with 95% or better Parkerized metal surfaces and a sharp mirror-bright bore. Matching straight bolt, no other parts numbered. Very sharp and bold crest atop receiver. Wood has not been sanded and is quite attractive. Includes correct web sling. PHOTOS . . . $425.    C&R    SOLD

SPANISH Model 1921 Destroyer bolt-action carbine # 36953 (9x23 Largo) mfg. by Ayra Duria in 1963 (Eibar date-code İ1). Excellent condition with 95% bluing (very little, if any wear apparent) and a sharp mirror-bright bore. Stock shows some minor scrapes and compressions but retains its original finish and has never been sanded. Includes one magazine (more mags are available for purchase). PHOTOS . . . $475.    C&R (except in California)    SOLD

TURKISH Model 1890 Mauser bolt-action infantry rifle # 23052 (8x57), mfg. by Mauser Oberndorf in 1891/2 (dated A.H. 1309 on left side-rail). Very Good condition, with 70% bluing on upper metal parts (mostly worn off on triggerguard and magazine floorplate from carry), Ottoman markings atop receiver removed when rechambered to 8mm by Ankara arsenal in 1938. Has very strong markings. Matching bolt (numbered 052) and has a strong bright bore. Walnut stock & handguard has some scuffs and other handling marks but is sound with a 1" x 2" arsenal patch at bottom of forend.  Rare, this rifle features a single-stack magazine much like the Model 1891 Argentine Mauser rifles. PHOTOS . . . $625.    Antique, no FFL required   SOLD

TURKISH Model 1893 Mauser bolt-action infantry rifle # 23057 (8x57), mfg. by Mauser Oberndorf in 1895/6 (dated A.H. 1313 on left side-rail). Good condition, with 30% bluing on all parts, Ottoman markings atop receiver removed when rechambered to 8mm by Ankara arsenal in 1936. Has very strong markings, solid block that contained magazine cut-off on right side of receiver. bolt not matching (as usual) and a strong bright bore. Beech stock & handguard has the expected handling marks but is sound.. PHOTOS . . . $325.    Antique, no FFL required    SOLD

AMERICAN RIFLES

U.S.A. Model 1873 Trapdoor falling-block single-shot infantry rifle # 479445 (.45-70 Government) mfg. by Springfield Armory in 1882. Near Excellent condition, most external bluing remaining, sideplate mottled. Has a strong bore with bright lands and dark grooves with Buffington rear sight. Original military configuration with strong markings including bold SWP 1882 and circled script P cartouche on wood stock. Walnut stock has its original finish, with some of the expected dings and handling-marks. Completely functional. PHOTOS . . . $950.    Antique, no FFL required    SOLD

U.S.A. Model 1903 Springfield bolt-action rifle # 352288 (.30-06) mfg. by Rock Island Arsenal in October 1918 with high-number receiver and original RIA 10-18 barrel.  Excellent condition with 95% bluing on metal (some minor wear at bottom of magazine floorplate from carry). Bore is extremely strong and mirror-bright (ME = 3.0). Walnut stock has very few handling marks and is very nice for these. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $975.    C&R   SOLD

U.S.A. Model of 1903-A3 Springfield bolt-action rifle # 4171096 (.30-06) mfg. by Remington in February 1944. Excellent-PLUS condition with 95% black finish on all metal (ME = 0.5). A gorgeous example with near-perfect 2-groove bore, walnut scant stock has a few dings and compressions, numbers 2045 stamped on right side. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $950.    C&R   SOLD

U.S.A. Model M1 Garand semiautomatic rifle # 51036 (.30-06) mfg. by Springfield Armory in July, 1940 with SA 9-43 barrel. Very Good condition with most Parkerized finish remaining on all metal, bore is quite worn out (TE = 5, ME = ?). A 5-digit pre-Pearl Harbor Garand with some pitting on legs of receiver and on front sight. Has somewhat beat up (but sound) walnut stock with birch handguards. Apparently spent some time in Korea (according to faint paint on right side of stock) but is not import marked. PHOTOS . . . $575.     C&R    SOLD

U.S.A. Model M1 Garand semiautomatic rifle # 1476360 (.30-06) mfg. by Springfield Armory in March, 1943 with commercial barrel. Excellent condition with full Manganese Oxide finish remaining on all metal and having an as-new bore (TE = 1.0, ME = 1.0). This was a "Blue Sky" rifle that Arlington Ornance rebarreled and refinished in the early 1990's. The stock looks aftermarket with a pretty finish.  Basically a shooter rather than a collectable. Not import-marked, barrel is stamped ARLINGTON ORD. 30-06 where the military stamps would usually be. PHOTOS . . . $675.    C&R    SOLD

U.S.A. Model M1 Garand semiautomatic rifle # 2215101 (.30-06) mfg. by Springfield Armory in December, 1943 with SA 3-52 barrel. Excellent condition with full Parkerized finish remaining on all metal and having an excellent bore (TE = 3.5, ME = 2.0). A service-grade CMP Garand with updated postwar parts and a walnut buttstock without visible cartouche on left side.  Front handguard has arsenal-repaired crack, rear handguard has heavy ding on top. Not import-marked, extremely attractive with data sheet and CMP certificate. PHOTOS . . . $825.    C&R    SOLD

U.S.A. Model M1 Type 2 National Match Garand semiautomatic rifle # 5331211 (.30-06) mfg. by Springfield Armory in January, 1955 with SA 1-55 barrel. Excellent-PLUS condition with full Parkerized finish remaining on all metal and having an excellent bore (TE = 4, ME = 2.0). This was manufactured as a Type 1 National Match, and upgraded to a Type 2 National Match around 1962 with fiberglass-bedded cartouched stock and hooded rear sight, a few dings at bottom of stock. Includes white plastic covers for both front and rear sights as issued. Rare, includes sling, tools in buttrap, data-sheet and CMP certificate of authenticity. PHOTOS . . . $2750.    C&R

U.S.A. Model M1 Garand semiautomatic rifle # 5645343 (.30-06) mfg. by Harrington & Richardson in June 1955 with a HRA 6-55 barrel. Excellent condition with full uniform Parkerized finish on all metal and having an excellent mirror-bright bore (TE = 2.0, ME = 1.75). Has some SA parts (trigger-group & op-rod), aftermarket laminated stock is absolutely gorgeous! Includes cleaning tools in buttrap and new MRT leather military sling. Not import marked.  PHOTOS . . . $950.    C&R

U.S.A. Model M1 Garand semiautomatic rifle # 5505839 (.30-06) mfg. by Harrington & Richardson in August 1954 with a HRA 8-54 barrel. Excellent condition ("correct grade") with full uniform Parkerized finish on all metal and having an excellent mirror-bright bore (TE = 2.0, ME = 0.75). All correct parts as it left the factory nearly sixty years ago.  Includes data sheet and CMP certificate. PHOTOS . . . $1250.      C&R    SOLD

U.S.A. Model M1 Carbine semiautomatic rifle # 1863286 (.30 Carbine) mfg. by Saginaw Steering Gear (Grand Rapids) in September, 1943 with unmarked, undated replacement barrel. Excellent condition with full Parkerized finish remaining on all metal and having an excellent bore (ME = 1.5). A very cute carbine with all early parts (flip rear sight, push-button safety, no bayonet lug)  and a walnut buttstock with faint RIA / EB Rock Island rework cartouche on left side. Includes web-sling and oiler.  Not import-marked, extremely attractive. PHOTOS . . . $895.    C&R   SOLD

U.S.A. Model M1 Carbine semiautomatic rifle # 3341220 (.30 Carbine) mfg. by Saginaw Steering Gear (General Motors) in late 1943 with undated SAGINAW SG barrel. Excellent condition with full Parkerized finish remaining on all metal and having an excellent bore (ME = 2.25).  A CMP carbine with all late parts (sliding rear sight, lever safety, bayonet lug) and a walnut buttstock with quite a few scratches and other handling marks. Includes web-sling and oiler.  Not import-marked, extremely attractive with CMP certificate. PHOTOS . . . $825.    C&R   SOLD

U.S.A. Model 1894 lever-action NRA Centennial commemorative musket # NRA21244 (.30-30 Winchester) mfg. by Winchester in 1971 with 26" barrel and 7 round capacity tube magazine. New, UNFIRED condition with 100% bluing and a gorgeous walnut stock with inset NRA medallion and engraved metal. No box or paperwork, two small dings on left side of stock. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $750.    C&R    SOLD

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