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DESCRIPTION: Persian Mauser M.1898/29 long rifle. The rifle was manufactured by CZ factory in Brno, Czechoslovakia in 1930-s. The rifle follows the design of German Gew 98b. The receiver displays a very nice crest of Iran and Pahlavi Crown. There are Arabic markings stamped on the left side of receiver, "Gun Factory of Brno, 1309 Iranian Year (1930 A.D.)". The Iranians called the rifle simply "Brno", and considered it to be the best military rifle of the time. For many years Brno was the standard rifle of the Iranian army, until it was replaced, initially by Garand M1, and later by Heckler & Koch G3. The rifle was retained in service with the Iranian gendarmerie until the Khomeini revolution. The rifle was especially cherished by Iranian tribes. A tribesman sharpshooter would settle for nothing less than a Brno. All matching serial numbers (matching Arabic numbers are stamped on the receiver, bolt handle and on the right side of the buttstock. There are no serial numbers stamped on the remaining parts, which is correct for this model). All the serial numbers are original and they were not restamped. Ramp and leaf rear sight calibrated from 100 to 2000 meter (in Arabic numbers). Front sight with side guards. The rifle has four sling swivels which is correct for this model. Complete with a leather sling. The cleaning rod is missing. CONDITION: Fine. Metal has about 68% of original blue finish. Most of the wear is on the front part of the barrel and on barrel bands (these parts were over cleaned...). The finish on the receiver, trigger guard and magazine floor plate is very nice. Bore is in excellent condition, with strong and shiny rifling. Very smooth action. Mechanically, the rifle is in excellent condition. All the internal parts of the rifle are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. Stock is solid with some handling marks and minor dings. There are no cracks in wood. Original finish on wood. All the Arabic numbers and markings are clearly visible on the stock. This is one of the best quality Mauser rifles ever manufactured. No import markings. Serial# 353XX. |
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DESCRIPTION: Very scarce Israeli K98k (FN) Mauser commemorative rifle. The rifle is almost identical with Nazi k98k, except for the caliber and minor external changes. The rifle has very nice commercial-like blue finish on the barrel, receiver, trigger guard, both barrel bands, both front and rear sights and on the bolt. Other parts are factory gold plated (buttplate, safety lever, bolt release lever, front sight hood, trigger, extractor, the rear sight leaf, the forestock cross bolt). The rifle was manufactured in Israel, but all the parts seem to be of foreign origins. The rifle utilizes FN receiver as indicated by markings on the left side of the receiver, "FAB. NAT. D'ARMES de GUERRE HERSTAL - BELGIQUE". The bolt was also manufactured by FN. Many parts are of World War Two Nazi origins (both barrel bands, winter trigger guard, the bolt release lever, etc.). Beautiful blond stock is most likely of Eastern European origins. Israeli Star of David, caliber designation "7.62", and some Hebrew characters are stamped on the top of the receiver. Matching serial numbers (matching serial numbers are stamped on the receiver and bolt). Some small parts of the bolt and the bolt release lever still displays fading Nazi era numbers. All the remaining parts of the rifle do not display any numbers. Only a limited number of Israeli commemorative K98k rifles was ever produced! CONDITION: Near mint. 99%++ of blue on metal. Like new stock with only couple of handling marks. Very smooth action. Bore is in excellent condition with strong and shiny rifling. Mechanically, the rifle is in excellent+ condition. All the internal parts of the rifle are in excellent+ condition, with no visible wear. All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on metal. No import marks. Missing the cleaning rod. Scarce! Very attractive Israeli commemorative Mauser rifle! Serial# 6708XX. |
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DESCRIPTION: Peruvian contract M.1935 Mauser short rifle. Made by FN, Herstal, Belgium (very high quality of manufacturing!), and accordingly marked on the left side of the receiver rail, "FAB. NAT. D'ARMES de GUERRE HERSTAL - BELGIQUE". The right side of the receiver ring displays model designation, "Modelo 1935". The receiver ring displays a very nice Peruvian crest and wording, "Republica Peruana". The back of the receiver displays a caliber, ".30". The rifle was originally manufactured in 7.65 mm Mauser caliber. Consequently, it was converted to 30-06 in the early 1950-s, with majority of other Peruvian Mauser rifles. The rationale for the conversion was an availability of US war surplus ammo in this caliber. Mismatched serial numbers (the same numbers are stamped on the receiver and barrel; different numbers are stamped on the bolt and stock; there are no serial numbers stamped on all other parts of the rifle, which is correct for this model). Ramp and leaf rear sight calibrated from 200 to 2000 meter. Correct style, turned down bolt handle. Very smooth action. Complete with the cleaning rod and leather sling. CONDITION: Very good+ to fine. 68% of original blue finish is still on metal. The balance is in white. The stock is in original finish with all the markings and serial number at least partially visible. The buttstock shows soldiers' initials. No cracks in wood. The stock shows the usual handling marks and light dings. Bore is in excellent condition with strong and shiny rifling. Strong action. Mechanically, the rifle is in fine condition. All the internal parts of the rifle are in fine condition, with no visible wear. All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on metal. No import markings. Scarce Peruvian contract Mauser military rifle! Serial# 260XX. |
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DESCRIPTION: Very scarce Siamese Mauser Type 47/66 carbine! Made by Imperial Artillery Arsenal, Koishikawa, Tokyo, Japan. The carbines are most likely cut-down Type 46 rifles, that were originally manufactured in caliber, 8 x 50 R (Type 45 cartridge, which was a standard Siamese ammunition at the time). This caliber was soon declared obsolete by Siamese military. Starting in 1923 the Siamese military started to convert their rifles and carbines to 8 x 52 R caliber (Type 66 cartridge). The carbines were most likely used by Siamese cavalry and artillery. Siamese "Charkra" is stamped on the receiver. "Charkra" was an emblem of the royal house of Siam. It represented the throwing weapon of ancient Khmer gods and consisted of twelve flaming blades. Some Siamese characters are stamped on the receiver (the model description in Thai numerals). Siamese characters are stamped on all metal parts and on the stock. The serial number is stamped on the back of the receiver (in Thai numerals). The serial numbers are stamped, neither on the bolt, nor on the stock, which is correct for this model. Complete with original dust cover. The cleaning rod is missing. Correct style of the buttplate with a trap. The carbine was manufactured with a finger groove in the forestock. Two sling swivels. Overall length: 40 inch. Barrel length: 20 inch. The carbine comes complete with a scarce Siamese bayonet. The blade of the bayonet displays Siamese markings. CONDITION: Fine+ to low excellent. Metal has about 95-96% of crisp dark blue finish. The wear is mainly on the buttplate. There is also some light patina on the buttplate. Bore is in excellent condition with strong and shiny rifling. Strong action. Mechanically, the carbine is in excellent condition as well. All the internal parts of the carbine are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on metal and wood. The stock shows some handling marks, scratches and light dings. The bayonet is in fine+ condition. No import markings. Very scarce Siamese carbine with original bayonet! This is the nicest Siamese Type 47/66 Mauser carbine I have ever seen! Serial# 112XX. |
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Chinese Chiang Kai-Shek Mauser Short Rifle
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DESCRIPTION: Relatively scarce Chinese Chiang Kai-Shek Mauser short rifle. Although several millions of rifles of this pattern were manufactured in China, not many survived to these days in decent condition. The rifle is almost identical with German "Standard Modell", except for the markings and quality. It is believed that production of this type of rifle begun shortly before the Sino-Japanese war, and continued, in at least some state arsenals, till 1949. The receiver ring displays Kungsien Arsenal makers' markings ("Two Interlocking Diamonds"), ideogram "Chiang Kai-Shek Model" and Chinese style production date, "26-3" (March 1937) . The right side of the buttstock displays a nice cartouche with unidentified Chinese ideogram (please, see pictures). Matching serial numbers, except for the bolt (matching serial numbers are stamped on the receiver, barrel, magazine floor plate, trigger guard, rear sights, rear sling swivel and nosecap). All the other parts of the rifle do not show any serial numbers. The bolt body came from Prussian issue Gew.98, while the cocking piece, safety lever and extractor were, most likely, manufactured in China. It is not unusual to find some European made parts in Chinese rifles. Strong, 98-type action. Ramp and leaf rear sight calibrated from 100 to 2000 meter. CONDITION: Very good+ to fine. 82% of original blue finish is still on metal. The balance is in white, mixed with some patina. Some blue is turning to brownish color. Some light metal roughness on the bolt release lever. All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on metal. The stock shows usual wear, handling marks, dings and scratches. There is a chip on the left side of the pistol grip (please, see pictures). Bore is in fine condition with strong rifling. Strong action. No import markings. Good example of Chiang Kai-Shek short rifle. Serial# 0676XX. |
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DESCRIPTION: The Kingdom of the Greeks military contract FN M.1930 Mauser short rifle. The rifle was a part of the last pre-war Greek government contract for bolt action rifles. The receiver displays a beautiful crest of Greece, "Crown over the Shield with a Cross", over the wording "YP 1930" (model designation in Greek alphabet). The receiver rail displays following maker's markings, "FAB. NAT. D'ARMES de GUERRE HERSTAL - BELGIQUE". The left side of the buttstock displays a fading cartouche with a Greek Cross and Greek lettering inside, "Kingdom of the Greeks" (please, see pictures). Kingdom of Greeks was reestablished in 1935, with restoration of King George II, who had been asked to leave the country in 1924. There is also a large "Star with Hammer and Sickle" stamped on the left side of the buttstock ("Democratic Army of Greece" - communist partisans' symbol from the time of the Greek Civil War, 1946-1949). Mismatched serial numbers. The same numbers are stamped on the receiver and barrel. The bolt and stock display different numbers. There are no serial numbers stamped on all remaining parts of the rifle, which is correct for this contract. The bolt also seems to be correct for this contract, with a Greek Cross clearly visible on its handle. Several steel parts of the rifle display correct Greek contract markings, "A in the circle", and/or, "Ge in the rectangular". The rear sights are calibrated from 200 meter to 2000 meter. Strong, 98-type action. Two sling swivels. The cleaning rod is missing. This is is the original Kingdom of Greeks contract FN M.1930 rifle. Very high quality of manufacturing! CONDITION: Very good+ to fine. 60% of original blue finish is still on metal. The balance is in white. Minor dings and scratches are visible on the trigger guard. Some dry-out cosmoline is still on the bolt. The stock is in original finish with all the markings, cartouche and serial number at least partially visible. No cracks in wood. The stock shows the usual handling marks and light dings. Bore is dark and corroded, as expected from the partisan rifle. Strong action. Mechanically, the rifle is in fine condition. All the internal parts of the rifle are in fine condition, with no visible wear. All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on metal. No import markings. This is the only Greek FN M.1930 rifle with communist partisans' markings I have ever seen! Serial# 85XX. |
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DESCRIPTION: Scarce Colombian military contract M.1924/30 Mauser carbine! Made by FN, Herstal, Belgium (very high quality of manufacturing!), and accordingly marked on the left side of the receiver, "FAB. NAT. D'ARMES de GUERRE HERSTAL - BELGIQUE". The left side of the receiver ring displays Liege proof marks. The receiver displays a beautiful Colombian crest and the wording, "Colombia Fuerzas Militares". Colombia purchased many FN short rifles in 1920/1930-s, along with a small number of carbines. All matching serial numbers (the numbers are stamped on the receiver, barrel and bolt; there are no serial numbers stamped on all other parts of the rifle, which is correct for this model). All the serial numbers are factory original, and they were not restamped. The back of the receiver displays a caliber, ".30" (these carbines were originally manufactured in 7 mm Mauser caliber, and only after the World War Two were converted to .30-06). Strong, 98-type action. Ramp and leaf rear sight calibrated from 200 to 1400 meter. Correct style, turned down bolt handle. Complete with a cleaning rod and an original leather sling. Overall length: 37.25 inch. Barrel length: 17.5 inch. CONDITION: Excellent. The carbine was probably arsenally refurbished, either by the FN in Herstal, Belgium, or by Fabrica de Material de Guerra ("FAMAGE") in Bogota, Colombia. 98% of blue finish is still present on metal parts. Most of the blue finish wear is on the barrel, near the muzzle. The bolt release lever shows two small spots of light blood pitting under the blue finish (please, see pictures). The bolt safety lever also shows a small spot of pitting (please, see pictures). There is some light metal roughness on the barrel, under the blue finish. The bolt and the buttplate have original, polished steel finish. All the markings are clearly visible on metal. The stock shows some handling marks and light scratches. No cracks to the stock. There are hand scratched initials on the lower part of the buttstock, just behind the trigger guard, "JOM". Bore is in fine condition with strong rifling. Strong action. Mechanically, the carbine is in excellent condition as well. All the internal parts of the carbine are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. The sling is in good condition, with some light wear to leather. No import markings. Scarce Colombian FN M.24/30 carbine! Serial# 17XX. |
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Very Nice Brazilian M.08/34 Mauser Short Rifle with Original BayonetON HOLDCaliber: 7 x 57 mm, rimless Price: $1675 Inventory # mau _0581 Pictures: |
DESCRIPTION: Scarce Brazilian Model 1908/34 short rifle with an original bayonet! Made by CZ factory in Brno, Czechoslovakia, and accordingly marked on the left side of the receiver, "CESKOSLOVENSKA ZBROJOVKA, A.S. BRNO". The CZ mark, "Z in the Circle" is stamped on the bolt and some other parts of the rifle. The rifle is similar to Czechoslovak vz.24, except for the style of the front sight, markings and a caliber. The rifle was a part of a large Brazilian contract placed with CZ factory in 1938. Only few rifles of this contract were ever delivered, as Nazis invaded Czechoslovakia the same year. Production then commenced in Brazil. The rifle displays a beautiful Brazilian crest on the receiver. All matching serial numbers (the numbers are stamped on the receiver, barrel, bolt, stock and on the trigger guard; there are no serial numbers stamped on all other parts of the rifle, which is correct for this model). All the serial numbers are factory original, and they were not restamped. The right side of the receiver ring displays model designation, "Mod. 1908/34". The right side of the buttstock has steel regimental disc inlaid in wood (please, see pictures). The right side of the buttstock also displays a small Brazilian contract cartouche, "B in the Circle inside of the Diamond". Ramp and leaf rear sight calibrated from 200 to 2000 meter. Correct style, turned down bolt handle. Complete with the cleaning rod and original leather sling with the Gew.98 style sling attachment. The rifle comes with an original CZ manufactured M.1908/34 bayonet. Very high quality of manufacturing! CONDITION: Excellent. 94% of original blue finish is still present on metal parts. Most of the blue finish wear is on barrel bands, trigger guard and magazine floor plate. The buttplate shows some scattered light patina. The stock shows minor handling marks and light scratches. No cracks to the stock. All the markings are clearly visible on the stock and metal. Bore is in excellent condition with strong and shiny rifling. Strong action. Mechanically, the rifle is in excellent condition as well. All the internal parts of the rifle are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. The sling is in excellent condition, with leather still being soft and flexible. The bayonet is in excellent condition. No import markings. Scarce Brazilian M. 1908/34 Mauser short rifle with an original bayonet! Serial# 09XXN. |
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Very Scarce Manchurian Model 13 Mauser Rifle with Original
Bayonet
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DESCRIPTION: Very scarce Manchurian Mauser Model 13 rifle with an original bayonet! The rifle is commonly known as "Mukden Mauser". This type of rifle was manufactured with Japanese engineering help at the Mukden arsenal in Manchuria (Manchukuo state, at least partially controlled by Japan) in 1930-s. The key parts of the rifle were supplied by Imperial Artillery Arsenal, Koishikawa, Tokyo, Japan. The rifle has modified 1898 type action. The Three Eastern Provinces Arsenal (Mukden) mon is stamped on the receiver ring (please, see pictures). Some other characters are stamped on metal parts and on the stock. The latter has Japanese style finish. Matching serial numbers are stamped on the receiver, barrel, bolt release lever, magazine floor plate and trigger guard. Mismatched serial numbers on the bolt. There are no serial numbers stamped on all the remaining parts of the rifle, which is correct for this model. All the parts of the bolt have the same serial numbers. All the serial numbers are original and they were not restamped. Correct bolt with Mukden markings. No import markings. Complete with the cleaning rod and leather sling with the Gew.98 style sling attachment. The receiver dust cover is missing. The rifle comes with a very scarce Mukden manufactured Model 13 bayonet! The latter displays Mukden arsenal mark on the crossguard. The same mark is stamped on several parts of the rifle (left side of the receiver ring, buttplate, bolt release lever, trigger guard and on the bolt). CONDITION: Low excellent. Metal has about 95% of crisp, original blue finish. Most of the finish wear is on the trigger guard and magazine floor plate. The receiver has correct for this model polished metal finish (with traces of light patina on the unprotected by a dust cover part of the receiver ring). Bore is in excellent condition with strong and shiny rifling. Strong action. Mechanically, the rifle is in excellent condition. All the internal parts of the rifle are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. Stock has an original finish and shows some handling marks and dings. Some wear to the upper part of the buttstock, just behind the receiver tang (please, see pictures). No cracks in wood. All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on the stock and metal. The bayonet is in excellent condition. The leather sling is in fine condition. Very pleasing rifle for a discriminating Mauser collector! Manchurian rifles are difficult to find in such a nice condition. This is one of the nicest Mukden Mauser I have ever seen. Serial# 790XX. |
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DESCRIPTION: Scarce, pre - World War II production Yugoslavian M.1924 Mauser cavalry short rifle. The rifle is identical with Yugoslavian M.1924 short rifle, except for the turned down bolt handle for the cavalry use. The receiver displays a beautiful crest of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia over the wording "Model 1924" (in Serbian alphabet). The left side of the receiver displays following markings, "Kingdom of Yugoslavia" and "Military Technology Factory, Kraguyevac" (in Serbian alphabet). Matching serial numbers (the matching numbers are stamped on the receiver, barrel, bolt, trigger guard, magazine floor plate and on the stock; there are no serial numbers stamped on all the remaining parts of the rifle). Several parts of the rifle display the same arsenal assembly number, "3" (buttplate, trigger guard, magazine floor plate, nosecap, bayonet lug, rear sights, bolt release lever). The presence of this number on several parts may indicate that the rifle was shipped back to the arsenal for a repair, and/or refurbishment. The lower part of the stock displays a letter, "P" (just in front of the trigger guard assembly). Complete with the cleaning rod, leather sling and front sight wings. Except for the markings and turned down bolt handle, the rifle is similar to Belgian M.1924, as it was built under the FN license and with FN engineering assistance. CONDITION: Fine. 85% of blue finish is still on metal. The blue wear is mostly on the trigger guard, magazine floorplate, nosecap, barrel band and on the barrel, near the muzzle. Some blue finish is starting to turn to brownish color (mainly on the barrel band, nosecap and on the front part of the barrel). The stock was, most likely, lightly cleaned and stained (with dark stain). In its present condition, the stock shows only minor handling marks. No cracks in wood. Bore is in low excellent condition with strong and shiny rifling. Strong action. All the internal parts of the rifle are in fine condition, with no visible wear. All the markings on metal are clearly visible. No import markings. The leather sling is in very good condition. Scarce Yugoslavian M.1924 Mauser cavalry short rifle. Serial# 1831XX. |
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DESCRIPTION: Beautiful, post - World War II production Yugoslavian M.1948A Mauser officer presentation grade rifle! The rifle seems to be an extra fancy version of Yugoslavian army issue M.1948 A Mauser short rifle. The major difference is a bolt, with a very stylish turned down handle, similar to those usually found in expensive Austrian and German sporting rifles. This bolt displays a matching serial number (please, see pictures), and a contract number "43", which is also stamped on the buttstock, just behind the trigger guard. This two digit contract number may indicate that a very limited quantity of such rifles was ever manufactured. The bolt has an elegant quick release (45 degrees only) safety lever. It also displays a couple of arsenal marks, "1" (in a rectangular). The rifle has a one piece stock with a hand guard. The stock was manufactured from a very nice, select grade hardwood. The receiver displays a beautiful crest of Yugoslavia over the model abbreviation "M. 48A". The left side of the receiver displays following markings, "FNRJ" (Federativna Narodna Republika Jugoslavija - Peoples Republic of Yugoslavia), and "Preduzece 44" (Military Technology Factory, Kraguyevac). All the markings are in Serbian alphabet. All matching serial numbers (the matching numbers are stamped on the receiver, barrel and bolt; there are no serial numbers stamped on all the remaining parts of the rifle, which is correct for this model). All the serial numbers are original, and they were not restamped. There are some Yugoslavian military proof marks on the receiver, barrel and stock. Strong, 98-type action. Ramp and leaf rear sight calibrated from 200 to 2000 meter. The rifle was manufactured without the finger groove in the forestock. Complete with an original cleaning rod, front sight hood and leather sling. Overall length: 43 inch. Barrel length: 23.5 inch. Very high quality of manufacturing! CONDITION: Near mint. 99%+ of original, crisp blue finish is still present on metal. The bolt and the buttplate have original, polished steel finish. Beautiful, solid stock with only a couple of minor handling marks. The bore is in excellent+ condition with strong and shiny rifling. Strong and smooth action. Mechanically, the rifle is in excellent condition. All the internal parts of the rifle are in like new condition, with no visible wear. All the numbers and markings on metal and wood are clearly visible. Small import markings on the barrel, near the muzzle. The leather sling is in excellent condition. Beautiful example of Yugoslavian M.1948A Mauser officer presentation grade rifle! Difficult to upgrade! Serial# 505XX. |
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Dutch Police Contract FN M.1948 Mauser Carbine
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DESCRIPTION: Very nice Dutch police contract FN M.1948 Mauser carbine. The receiver displays the crowned initial of Dutch queen Wilhelmina, "W". Made by FN, Herstal, Belgium (very high quality of manufacturing!), and accordingly marked on the left side of the receiver, "FAB. NAT. D'ARMES de GUERRE HERSTAL - BELGIQUE". The left side of the receiver displays Liege proof marks. Very limited production carbine made in 1948. All matching serial numbers (matching serial numbers are stamped on the receiver, bolt and stock; there are no serial numbers stamped on all the remaining parts of the carbine, which is correct for this model). All the serial numbers are original and they were not restamped. Strong, 98-type action. The stock does not show any markings, which is correct for this contract. Two sling swivels. Ramp and leaf rear sight calibrated from 200 to 1400 meter. The carbine was manufactured without the finger groove in the forestock. Turned down bolt handle. Complete with the cleaning rod and leather sling. Overall length: 37.25 inch. Barrel length: 17.5 inch. CONDITION: Excellent. 98% of original, crisp blue finish is still present on metal. Most of the blue wear is on the barrel, near the muzzle (muzzle cover wear), and on the bolt release lever. The bolt and the buttplate have original, polished steel finish. Very nice stock in original finish with some handling marks. No cracks in wood. Bore is in excellent+ condition with strong and shiny rifling. Action is strong and smooth. All the internal parts of the carbine are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. Mechanically, the carbine is also in excellent condition. All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on the metal and wood. No import marks. The leather sling is in excellent condition as well. One of the nicest Mauser carbines ever manufactured! Serial# 30XX. |
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Dutch Police Contract FN M.1948 Mauser Carbine
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DESCRIPTION: Very nice Dutch police contract FN M.1948 Mauser carbine. The receiver displays the crowned initial of Dutch queen Juliana, "J". The Amsterdam Municipal Police property markings are stamped on the left side of the receiver ring, "GEM POL. A'DAM" (please, see pictures). Made by FN, Herstal, Belgium (very high quality of manufacturing!), and accordingly marked on the left side of the receiver, "FAB. NAT. D'ARMES de GUERRE HERSTAL - BELGIQUE". The left side of the receiver displays Liege proof marks. Very limited production carbine made in 1948. All matching serial numbers (matching serial numbers are stamped on the receiver, bolt and stock; there are no serial numbers stamped on all the remaining parts of the carbine, which is correct for this model). All the serial numbers are original and they were not restamped. Strong, 98-type action. The stock does not show any markings, which is correct for this contract. Two sling swivels. Ramp and leaf rear sight calibrated from 200 to 1400 meter. The carbine was manufactured without the finger groove in the forestock. Turned down bolt handle. Typical, FN style buttplate. Complete with the muzzle cover and cleaning rod. Overall length: 37.25 inch. Barrel length: 17.5 inch. CONDITION: Excellent. 98% of original, crisp blue finish is still present on metal. Most of the blue wear is on the barrel, near the muzzle (muzzle cover wear). There is a small scratch on the right side of the barrel (between the front sights and nosecap, please, see pictures). The bolt and the buttplate have original, polished steel finish. Very nice stock in original finish with some minor handling marks. No cracks in wood. The buttstock shows some small water, or bore cleaner stains. Bore is in excellent+ condition with strong and shiny rifling. Action is strong and smooth. All the internal parts of the carbine are in excellent+ condition, with no visible wear. Mechanically, the carbine is also in excellent+ condition. All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on the metal and wood. No import marks. One of the nicest Mauser carbines ever manufactured! Low serial number. Serial# 1XX. |
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Beautiful German Mauser Sporting Rifle by H. Burgsmüller
& Söhne in Kreiensen
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DESCRIPTION: Beautiful German Mauser sporting rifle manufactured by H. Burgsmüller & Söhne in Kreiensen (Saxony) in 9 x 57 mm caliber. Half-round, half-octagonal fully ribbed barrel. The maker's markings are beautifully engraved on the barrel, "H. Burgsmüller & Söhne, Kreiensen". The rib is matted on its entire length. The rifle utilizes strong 1898 action. No other markings are present on the rifle. Internal box Mauser-style magazine. Fixed European sporting style front sight. Express-style rear sight. Lyman sights are installed on the back of the receiver. The receiver has German style scope mounts. Double set trigger. Steel trigger guard and buttplate. The rifle was probably restocked and refurbished in the USA (high quality job!). In its present condition, the rifle has a beautiful, American walnut sporting style half-stock with semi-pistol grip. Diamond checkering at the wrist of the buttstock and in the middle of the length of the forestock. Mauser style safety lever is located on the back of the bolt. Turned down bolt handle. Sporting style sling swivels. Some metal parts of the rifle show nice floral, or geometrical style engravings (receiver, trigger guard, magazine floorplate, etc.). High quality of machining and metal finish! Overall length is 43.5 inch. The barrel length is 23 inch. CONDITION: Excellent+ to near mint. 99%+ of crisp blue finish is still on metal. Excellent bore with strong and shiny rifling. Strong and smooth action. The double set trigger is very sensitive. Mechanically the rifle is in perfect condition. All the internal parts of the rifle are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on metal. Beautiful stock shows only a couple of very small handling marks. Beautiful Mauser sporting rifle in 9 x 57 mm caliber! |
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German Mauser Sporting Rifle
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DESCRIPTION: German Mauser sporting rifle in 7.92 x 57 mm caliber. Round barrel. The rifle utilizes strong 1898 action. No markings are present on the rifle. Internal box Mauser-style magazine. Fixed European sporting style front and rear sights. Double set trigger. The receiver has German style scope mounts. Steel trigger guard. Brown color horn buttplate. Walnut sporting style half-stock with cheek-piece and semi-pistol grip. Diamond checkering at the wrist of the buttstock. Schnable forend. Mauser style safety lever is located on the back of the bolt. Another safety device is located on the left side of the stock, above the triggers. Turned down bolt handle. Sporting style sling swivels. High quality of machining and metal finish! Overall length is 44.25 inch. The barrel length is 24 inch. CONDITION: Fine. 96% of original blue finish is still on metal. Most of the wear is on the bolt release lever, trigger guard, magazine floorplate, as well as on sharp edges of some other steel parts. The horn buttplate shows minor wear. Excellent bore with strong and shiny rifling. Strong and smooth action. The double set trigger is very sensitive. Mechanically the rifle is in perfect condition. All the internal parts of the rifle are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. The stock shows some handling marks and light dings. Wood was probably lightly cleaned long time ago. The right side of the buttstock has one inch long hairline crack (just next to the buttplate). Nice example of German Mauser sporting rifle in 7.92 mm caliber. |
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German Mauser Sporting Rifle
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DESCRIPTION: German Mauser sporting rifle in 7.92 x 57 mm caliber. This seems to be a custom conversion of Kar. 98AZ. Several parts of the rifle came from Kar.98AZ (bolt, trigger guard, etc.). The stock, most likely, also came from Kar.98AZ, as indicated by wood plugs on the right side of the buttstock. Three step round barrel. The rifle utilizes strong 1898 action. No markings are present on the rifle. Internal box Mauser-style magazine. Fixed European sporting style front sight. Express style rear sights. Steel trigger guard and buttplate. Walnut sporting style half-stock with flat sideplates, cheek-piece and semi-pistol grip. Diamond checkering at the wrist of the buttstock. Schnable forend. Mauser style safety lever is located on the back of the bolt. Turned down bolt handle. Sporting style sling swivel under the buttstock. The front sling swivel is missing. Overall length is 43.25 inch. The barrel length is 24 inch. CONDITION: Fine. 96% of blue finish is still on metal. Most of the wear is on trigger guard, magazine floorplate, as well as on sharp edges of some other steel parts. Occasional spots of light patina on the trigger guard and magazine floorplate. The buttplate shows some brown patina. Excellent bore with strong and shiny rifling. Strong and smooth action. Mechanically the rifle is in perfect condition. All the internal parts of the rifle are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. The stock shows some handling marks and light scratches. No cracks in wood. Nice example of German Mauser sporting rifle in 7.92 mm caliber. |
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Interesting Mauser Sporting Rifle by A. Schurk in Munich
in Swiss 7.5 mm Caliber
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DESCRIPTION: Interesting Mauser sporting rifle by A. Schurk in Munich in Swiss 7.5 mm Schmidt Rubin caliber! Half-round, half-octagonal fully ribbed barrel. The maker's markings are beautifully engraved on the barrel rib, "A. Schurk, München". The rib is matted on its entire length. The rifle utilizes strong 1898 action. The left side of the receiver ring displays German proof marks, "Crown, Crown over N, St. m. G. 11.5 gr". The lower part of the barrel (under the stock) displays following markings, "Double M" (in a circle), "261", "Crown, Crown over N, 7,5m/m, 830, 497". No other markings are present on the rifle. The receiver has German style scope mounts. Internal box Mauser-style magazine. Fixed front and rear sights. Double set trigger. Steel trigger guard. Walnut sporting style half-stock with cheek-piece and semi-pistol grip. Diamond checkering at the wrist of the buttstock. Schnable forend. Mauser style safety lever is located on the back of the bolt. Turned down bolt handle. Brown color horn buttplate. Two sporting style sling swivels. High quality of machining and metal finish! Overall length is 45 inch. The barrel length is 24.25 inch. CONDITION: Fine. 96% of original blue finish is still on metal. Most of the wear is on bolt release lever, trigger guard, magazine floorplate, as well as on sharp edges of some other steel parts. Occasional spots of very light patina on the receiver, trigger guard and magazine floorplate. Excellent bore with strong and shiny rifling. Strong and smooth action. The double set trigger is very sensitive. Mechanically the rifle is in perfect condition. All the internal parts of the rifle are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on metal. The stock shows some handling marks and light scratches. There is a small stress crack in the upper/left part of the buttstock, just behind the receiver tang (please, see pictures). There is also a small chip of wood missing in the front/right part of the stock. The horn buttplate shows minor wear and some handling marks. Interesting German Mauser sporting rifle in Swiss caliber! |
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DESCRIPTION: Very nice German Mauser Es340B target rifle in .22 LR caliber. The rifle was manufactured by Mauser factory in Oberndorf in the 1930-s. The rifle features a strong DSM-34 type action. The left side of the receiver displays following markings, "Mauser - Werke A. G. - Oberndorf a.N.", "Crown over B" and "Crown over U". The left side of the chamber shows following markings, "Crown over B", "Crown over U", "Crown over G" and "459". The receiver ring displays a beautiful "Mauser" banner. A very nice Mauser cartouche is present on the right side of the stock. Matching serial numbers (the matching serial numbers are stamped on the receiver, barrel and bolt; there are no numbers stamped on all the remaining parts, which is correct for this model). All the serial numbers are factory original, and they were not restamped. German style, scope and sight rails are factory-machined into the receiver. The rifle is fitted with a standard, Mauser manufactured 200 meter adjustable rear sight. Fixed, European sporting style front sights. Steel trigger guard with diamond checkering. Half length, sporting style walnut stock with pistol grip. Mauser style safety lever is located on the back of the bolt. Turned down bolt handle. Original steel buttplate with "Mauser" banner. Two sporting style sling swivels. Overall length is 45.50 inch. The barrel length is 26.75 inch. CONDITION: Excellent. 98% of crisp, original blue on metal. The bore is in excellent condition, with strong and shiny rifling. Strong action. Mechanically the rifle is in excellent condition as well. All the internal parts of the rifle are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on metal and wood. Very high quality of machining and metal finish! Very nice stock with some minor handling marks and light dings. Original finish on the stock. No cracks in wood. No import stamps. Very nice Mauser target rifle! Serial# 1828XX. |
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Beautiful and Very Scarce German Amberg Factory Mauser M.1898
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DESCRIPTION: Beautiful and very scarce German Amberg factory Mauser M.1898 sporting carbine in 7.92 x 57 mm caliber. Manufactured by Amberg Gewehrfabrik in 1918, as indicated by markings on the receiver ring. Sporting carbines of this pattern were manufactured in very limited numbers by the Amberg factory in Bavaria shortly after the end of the Great War. The lack of the military orders forced the Amberg factory to manufacture guns for the civilian market. The Amberg sporters utilized strong Gew. 98 action, which was manufactured in large numbers for the Imperial German military during the Great War. Since Amberg sporters were arsenal made, they bear no commercial proofs, but Imperial German Military acceptance stamp, "Crown over Gothic D" (stamped on the right side of the receiver ring, as well as on the bolt, trigger guard and magazine floorplate). Today, Amberg sporters are very difficult to find on the collector market, as very few were manufactured originally, and even less survived to these days. The right side of the receiver ring displays maker's markings, "GWF Amberg". The right side of the buttstock also displays maker's markings, "Gwf A" (in a triangle). The receiver rail displays wording, "Gew. 98". Bavarian Crowned Rampant Lion is stamped on the left side of the receiver ring and on the barrel, just in front of the serial number. The bolt also displays Bavarian Crowned Rampant Lion. The receiver has German style scope mounts. Military style stripper clip guides are machined into the back of the receiver. Internal box Mauser-style magazine. Fixed front and rear sights. Steel trigger guard. Full length, Mannlicher style carbine walnut stock with cheek-piece and semi- pistol grip. Diamond checkering at the wrist of the buttstock and in the middle of the length of the forestock. Mauser style safety lever is located on the back of the bolt. Turned down bolt handle. Military style steel buttplate. Two sporting style sling swivels. Manufactured with no provision for the cleaning rod. Low, three digit serial number indicates a very limited production. All matching serial numbers (the matching serial numbers are stamped on the receiver, barrel and on the bolt only; all the remaining parts do not display any numbers). Overall length is 42.25 inch. The barrel length is 22 inch. CONDITION: Excellent. 96% of crisp, original blue finish is still on metal. Excellent bore with strong and shiny rifling. Strong and smooth action. Mechanically the carbine is in perfect condition. All the internal parts of the carbine are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on metal and wood. Very attractive stock with couple of minor handling marks and light scratches. Fantastic quality of machining and metal finish! Beautiful and very scarce Amberg factory sporting carbine for a discriminating collector! Serial# 3XX. |
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Spanish FR-8 Mauser Short Rifle
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DESCRIPTION: Very nice Spanish Mauser FR-8 in .308 caliber! These guns were reworked from M.1943 Mauser rifles, and this one is accordingly stamped on the receiver, "Fabrica De Armas La Coruna 1955". The receiver displays a slightly fading Spanish crest. FR-8 was used for practice by Spanish soldiers before they were issued CETME assault rifles. The rifle has a fake gas tube installed under the barrel, to make it look like the CETME rifle. This fake gas tube is actually a cleaning kit container (the cleaning kit is not included). This gun has stronger, 1898-type action than FR-7, which was build on 1893-type action. Straight bolt handle. Stock with pistol grip. The stock does not display any markings. All matching serial numbers (the matching serial numbers are stamped on the receiver, barrel and on the bolt only; all the remaining parts do not display any numbers, which is correct for this model). No provision for the cleaning rod. CONDITION: Excellent, as rebuilt by Spanish arsenal. 98-99% of phosphate finish is still on metal. Very nice stock with only minor handling marks. Excellent bore with strong and shiny rifling. Strong action. All the internal parts of the rifle are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. Mechanically, the rifle is in excellent condition. Import markings on the barrel near the muzzle. Very nice example of Spanish FR-8 rifle! Serial# 433XX. (For correct bayonet with scabbard, please add $75. Please visit our "Bayonets" section for complete description and pictures). |
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Scarce Belgian Navy FN M.1950 Short RifleCaliber: 30-06, rimless Price: $1475 Inventory # mau_0563 Pictures: |
DESCRIPTION: Scarce Belgian Navy contract Mauser short rifle made by FN, Herstal, Belgium in 1951. The rifle has characteristic baked gray enamel finish used by the Belgian Navy (as opposed to the baked black enamel finish found on the Belgian Army contract rifles). Some collectors believe that M.1950 rifles with gray finish were also used in Belgian Congo. There are following maker's markings on the left side of the receiver, "FAB. NAT. D'ARMES de GUERRE, HERSTAL - BELGIQUE". "Crown over L" (royal letter of king Leopold of Belgium) and "ABL 1951" markings on the receiver. The lower part of the stock displays a cartouche stamped just in front of the trigger guard (please, see pictures). There are some other Belgian proof marks stamped on the metal and wood. Matching serial numbers (the numbers are stamped on the receiver, barrel, bolt and on the stock; there are no serial numbers stamped on all other parts of the rifle, which is correct for this model). The serial number on the bolt was applied with an electric pencil. This usually indicates that the bolt is an arsenal replacement. The right side of the receiver ring displays some unusual markings, "GAA, Asterisk, 8" (an arsenal service code?). Strong, 98-type action. Ramp and leaf rear sight calibrated from 100 to 1900 meter. Correct style, straight bolt handle. Complete with the cleaning rod and original leather sling. CONDITION: The rifle is in excellent condition with 98-99% of original gray enamel finish still present on metal. Very nice stock in original finish, with some handling marks and light dings. No cracks in wood. Excellent bore with strong and shiny rifling. Strong action. Mechanically, the rifle is also in excellent condition. All the internal parts of the rifle are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. All the markings and numbers on metal and wood are clearly visible. The leather sling is in excellent condition. No import marks. Very nice Belgian Navy M.1950 Mauser short rifle in desirable 30-06 caliber! Serial #26XX. |
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Beautiful and Scarce German C.G. Haenel M.1909 Sporting RifleCaliber: 9 x 57 mm Mauser Price: $2975 Inventory # mau_0557 Pictures: |
DESCRIPTION: Beautiful and scarce German C.G. Haenel M.1909 sporting rifle in 9 x 57 mm caliber. This is a C.G. Haenel Grade III sporting rifle, with all the extra fancy features! Half-round, half-octagonal fully ribbed barrel. The barrel rib displays the maker markings, "C.G. Haenel, Suhl, Germany". The rib is matted on its entire length. Both sides of the octagonal part of the barrel display "Star of David" over wording, "Bohler Special" (indicating that a special, high quality steel was used to manufacture the barrel). Some steel parts of the rifle are lightly engraved. Blue finish on the barrel. Case coloring on the receiver, buttplate, trigger guard and magazine plate. The receiver displays following markings, "2,79g G.B.P.". American style peep-sights are installed on the bolt cocking piece. Lyman's flip-type rear sight. Silver-bead, two position front sights on a long matted-top saddle. Double set triggers. Schnable forend. Steel trigger guard and buttplate. Beautiful sporting style walnut half-stock with flat sideplates, cheek-piece, pistol grip and diamond checkering at the wrist. Safety lever is located on the back of the bolt. Turned down bolt handle. Sporting style sling swivel on the buttstock, sling eye on the barrel. The serial number is stamped only on the buttplate. Overall length is 45 inch. The barrel length is 24.25 inch. This model was produced in a limited quantity, with perhaps less that ten thousand rifles ever manufactured. The design of the action is a modification of Commission Gew. 1888. The major improvements included a new, internal box Mauser-style magazine with Haenel's 1906 patent pivoting floorplate. Haenel might have tried to bypass Mauser patent rights, designing the magazine along the same principles, and yet somewhat different in details. Stripper clip guides are machined into the back of the receiver. Shielded bolt. The bolt main body has two gas-escape holes. Haenel offered M.1907, M.1908 and M.1909 rifles of similar design on both, civilian and military markets. At least two countries purchased quantities of Haenel military rifles: China and Paraguay. China purchased a number of Haenel M.1907 military rifles, with very similar actions, for the military trials of 1907-1908. The mechanics of this particular rifle are almost identical to Paraguayan M.1909 Haenel military rifle. Some military rifles from Chinese and Paraguayan contracts remained in storage in Germany, and were reissued to the German auxiliary units as, "Aptierte Haenel-Gewehr M.1907" when the Great War began in 1914. CONDITION: Excellent. 98% of crisp, original finish on metal. Slightly fading case coloring on the buttplate and magazine cover. Excellent bore with strong and shiny rifling. Strong and smooth action. Mechanically the rifle is in perfect condition. All the internal parts of the rifle are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on metal. Very attractive stock with a couple of minor handling marks and light scratches. The lower part of the buttstock has a small chip, just in front of the buttplate (please, see pictures). Fantastic quality of machining and metal finish! Beautiful and scarce Haenel M.1909 sporting rifle for a discriminating collector! Serial# 163XX. |
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DESCRIPTION: German M.1871 Mauser rifle converted to 6.5mm at St. Dennis, France, as a part of Uruguayan military contract. The chamber displays a name of the French arsenal, "St. Dennis". The right side of the receiver displays German production date, "1880". Matching serial numbers are stamped on the receiver, bolt's main body, bolt's head and on the bolt's cocking piece. The bolt safety lever and some screws still display old German numbers, different from the numbers on the receiver and bolt. Numerous German proofs are still present on the receiver and on the bolt. Complete with a proper cleaning rod with a brass tip. Brass trigger guard, steel butt plate. This enigmatic rifle is also called "Dovitiis-Mauser", or "Mauser 1871/92". CONDITION: Excellent, as modified and refurbished by French arsenal. 98-99% of crisp blue finish is still present on the barrel, bands, receiver and rear sights. Some blue on the rear sight ladder is starting to turn to brownish color. Polished steel finish on the bolt (correct), with some scattered light patina. Small scratch on the upper part of the barrel, just in front of the rear sights. Some light brown patina on the buttplate. No pitting of any kind. Bore is in excellent condition, with strong and shiny rifling. Perfect, smooth action. All the internal parts of the rifle are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on metal. Stock is solid and smooth, with some light handling marks. An extra layer of wax, or varnish was added to the wood finish. No cracks to the stock. The lower part of the buttstock has six small cuts (please, see pictures). Small chip at the end of the cleaning rod channel. Scarce rifle in very collectible condition! Antique. Serial# 797XX. |
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Imperial German Gew. 1898 Mauser Infantry RifleCaliber: 7.92 x 57 mm Price: $1750 Inventory # mau _0552 Pictures: |
DESCRIPTION: Imperial German World War One issue Gew. 98 Mauser infantry rifle. The rifle is marked on the receiver: "Waffenfabrik Mauser A.-G. Oberndorf, A/N, 1915/16". The left side of the receiver displays a small "Prussian Eagle", indicating that the rifle was issued to Prussian regiments of the Imperial German Army. The front part of the chamber displays a letter, "S". All matching serial numbers (stamped on the receiver, barrel, stock, handguard, nosecap, barrel band, bayonet lug, buttplate, trigger guard, both trigger guard screws, rear sight, magazine floor plate, follower, bolt body, bolt safety lever, bolt release lever, extractor and the bolt cocking piece; there are no numbers stamped on all the remaining parts of the rifle, which is correct for this model). All the serial numbers are factory original, and they were not restamped. The rifle was manufactured without a finger groove in the forestock. There are nice Gothic letters and proofs stamped on the stock (please, see pictures). Complete with a correct Imperial German cleaning rod (displaying a different serial number). CONDITION: Very good+ to low fine. 68% of original blue finish mixed with some gray and brown patina. The receiver has correct polished steel finish, and shows some scattered light patina. Light brown patina on the buttplate. The stock shows the usual handling marks, dings and light scratches. Original finish on the stock. The buttstock was cracked at the wrist, just behind the trigger guard. The crack was repaired (please, see pictures). Bore is in low excellent condition with strong and shiny rifling. The action is strong and smooth. Mechanically, the rifle is in fine condition. All the internal parts of the rifle are in fine condition, with no visible wear. All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on both, metal and wood. No import markings. Original German World War One period Gew. 98 rifles are increasingly difficult to find. Serial# 44XXx. |
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Scarce Belgian M.1889/1916 Mauser CarbineCaliber: 7.65 mm x 53 Mauser Price: $1175 Inventory # mau _0550 Pictures: |
DESCRIPTION: Scarce Belgian World War One M.1889/1916 Mauser carbine. Made by FN (Fabrique Nationale, Herstal-Liege, Belgium), and accordingly marked on the receiver. The left side of the receiver displays, "EGB over Star" (in the oval). This carbine is still with the barrel jacket. Matching serial numbers on the receiver, barrel jacket, stock, buttplate and on the magazine. Mismatched serial number on the bolt. There are no serial numbers stamped on all the remaining parts of the rifle, which is correct for this model. One piece stock without a hand guard. Ramp and leaf rear sight calibrated up to 2000 meter. The cleaning rod is missing. CONDITION: Very good+. 50% of original blue finish is still on metal. Some blue is turning to brownish patina. Scattered light pitting, surface rust and/or metal roughness (mostly on the magazine and trigger guard). Some brown patina on the buttplate. The barrel jacket and barrel bands were overcleaned, and are are mostly in in white, with some scattered patina and some blue left in the protected areas. The stock is solid, with usual handling marks, scratches and dings. No cracks to the stock. Wood shows some occasional oil stains. Bore is in excellent condition, with strong and shiny rifling. Strong action. Mechanically, the carbine is in fine condition. All the internal parts of the carbine are in very good condition, with no visible wear. All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on metal. No import markings. Overall length is 41.5 inch. Barrel length is 21.25 inch. Scarce gun for the advanced World War One collector! Serial# K97XX. |
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Chilean Contract Mauser M.1935 CarbineCaliber: 7 x 57 mm, rimless Price: $1175 Inventory # mau _0548 Pictures: |
DESCRIPTION: Scarce Chilean police contract Mauser M.1935 carbine. Made by Mauser-Werke A.G., Oberndorf a/N., Germany, as indicated by markings on the left side of the receiver. Only about ten thousand of such carbines were manufactured by Mauser for the Chilean police force, "Cuerpo dos Carabineros". The receiver displays "Two Crossed Rifles" and the wording, "CHILE ORDEN Y PATRIA MODELO 1935". The back of the receiver displays nice "MAUSER" logo. A cartouche is stamped on the left side of the buttstock with a Crest of Chile and a date, "1935". A second, smaller cartouche is also stamped on the left side of the buttstock with letters, "CaE" (in the circle). All the major parts of the carbine show small asterisks and letters, "C.Ch" (Carabina Chileana) , which is characteristic for this contract. All matching serial numbers, including the cleaning rod! The matching serial numbers are stamped on the receiver, barrel, bolt body, bolt cocking piece, bolt release lever, extractor, safety, trigger guard, magazine floor plate, rear sights, cleaning rod and on both barrel bands; there are no serial numbers stamped on all other parts of the rifle, which is correct for this model. All the serial numbers are factory original, and they were not restamped. Strong, 98-type action. Ramp and leaf rear sight calibrated from 100 to 1400 meter. Correct style, turned down bolt handle. Complete with cleaning rod and original leather sling attached to the left side of the stock. CONDITION: Fine+. 84% of original blue finish on the metal. Most of the wear is on the barrel, near the muzzle, on the trigger guard and on the magazine floor plate. The bolt and buttplate have polished steel finish. Solid stock in original finish with usual handling marks, dings and scratches. No cracks in the wood. Bore is in low excellent condition, with strong and shiny rifling. Very smooth action. The sling is in very good condition, with leather still being soft and flexible. Overall length is 42 inch. Barrel length is 21.5 inch. Small import markings are stamped on the barrel, near the muzzle. One of the most impressive Mauser military carbines ever manufactured! Serial# 30XX. |
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DESCRIPTION: Scarce Belgian M.1899/1936 Mauser short rifle. The M.1936 rifles utilized actions from old Belgian M.1899 Mauser rifles. The rifles of this pattern were rebarelled, and shortened by Belgian arsenals in 1930-s. The barrel jacket was removed. Original markings were polished off from the receiver, and new Belgian arsenal markings were stamped, "Manufacture D'Armes De L'Etat". There are some other Belgian proof marks stamped on metal. The right side of the buttstock displays a fading cartouche with "Crown over L" (royal letter of king Leopold of Belgium). The left side of the receiver ring displays two stamps with, "EGB over Star" (in the ovals). Matching serial numbers, except for the magazine floor plate (the matching serial numbers are stamped on the receiver, barrel, bolt, stock and buttplate; the magazine floor plate displays a mismatched serial number; there are no numbers stamped on the remaining parts which is correct for this model). The rear sight is calibrated from 100 to 1900 meter. The cleaning rod is missing. Complete with a leather sling. CONDITION: Low fine. 75% of thin blue finish is still present on metal. The blue is worn mostly on the barrel bands, trigger guard and magazine. Some blue is turning to brownish color. The stock shows the usual handling marks, light dings and scratches. The stock has a Duffel bag cut just behind the barrel band (please, see pictures). The lower part of the buttstock shows an arsenal repair, with a block of wood nicely replaced (there is a crack in the replaced block of wood). Bore is in excellent condition, with strong and shiny rifling. The action is strong and smooth. Mechanically, the rifle is in excellent condition. All the internal parts of the rifle are in fine condition, with no visible wear. All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on metal. The leather sling is still in good condition. No import markings. Scarce Belgian Mauser rifle! Serial# 94XX. |
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Polish wz.29 Radom Mauser Short Rifle (Spanish Civil War Export)Caliber: 7.92 x 57 mm Price: $575 Inventory # mau_0538 Pictures: |
DESCRIPTION: Spanish issue Polish wz.29 Radom Mauser short rifle. This is one of the Polish rifles exported to Spain during the Civil War. The rifle does not display any Polish army markings on the receiver, which is correct for this particular variation. Many Polish rifles were refurbished and "sanitized" before shipment to Spain. Polish arsenal proof, "Z in the circle" is stamped on some parts of the rifle, including the receiver and bolt. Matching serial numbers. Matching serial numbers are stamped on the receiver, barrel, bolt, trigger guard and stock. All the remaining parts of the rifle do not display any numbers. The bolt is of Polish production, from the Radom factory, as indicated by markings on the handle. The cocking piece and safety lever display mismatched serial numbers. These two parts are probably German made (Polish bolts did not have serial numbers stamped on these parts), which is not unusual for Polish Mauser rifles of the Civil War era. The serial number on the stock is fading and difficult to recognize. Strong, 98-type action. Correct style, straight bolt handle. The rifle was manufactured with a short finger groove in the forestock. Adjustable rear sights calibrated from 300 to 2000 meter. Fixed front sight with protective wings. Polish style sling swivels. Complete with the cleaning rod. Overall length is 43.25 inch. The barrel length is 23.75 inch. CONDITION: Fine, as refurbished by one of Polish arsenals. 90% of blue finish is still on metal. Most of the blue wear is on the nosecap and barrel band. Uniform brown patina on the buttplate. Solid stock with no cracks, but with some handling marks and light dings. Bore is in very good condition with strong rifling. Some darkness in the grooves. Strong action. Mechanically the rifle is in excellent condition. All the internal parts of the rifle are in fine condition, with no visible wear. All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on metal. No import markings. Very nice Polish wz.29 rifle! Serial# 567XXZ. |
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Scarce Early Production Polish K98 Warsaw Mauser Short Rifle with Two Step Receiver Ring (Spanish Civil War Export)Caliber: 7.92 x 57 mm Price: $750 Inventory # mau_0537 Pictures: |
DESCRIPTION: Spanish issue, early production Polish K98 Warsaw Mauser short rifle. This is one of the Polish rifles exported to Spain during the Civil War. The rifle does not display any Polish army markings on the receiver, which is correct for this particular variation. Many Polish rifles were refurbished and "sanitized" before shipment to Spain. The right side of the butt stock displays Spanish military property mark, "Flaming Bomb, MP 8". The rifle has a scarce early production two step receiver (please, see pictures). The receivers of this type were manufactured at the Warsaw arsenal in the early 1920-s. Matching serial numbers are stamped on the receiver and bolt (force matched when the rifle was refurbished?). Mismatched numbers are stamped on the barrel bands and stacking hook. All the remaining parts of the rifle do not display any numbers. The bolt is of Polish production, from the Warsaw factory, as indicated by markings on the handle. The cocking piece and safety lever display mismatched serial numbers. Strong, 98-type action. Correct style of the bolt, with turned down handle. The rifle was manufactured with a short finger groove in the forestock. Adjustable rear sights calibrated from 300 to 2000 meter. Fixed front sight with protective wings. Polish style sling swivels. No provision for the cleaning rod. Overall length is 43.25 inch. The barrel length is 23.75 inch. CONDITION: Low excellent, as refurbished by one of Polish arsenals. 94% of blue finish is still on metal. Most of the blue wear is on the sharp edges of steel parts, and on the front part of the trigger guard. Some brown patina on the buttplate. Solid stock with no cracks, but with some handling marks and light dings. Bore is in very good condition with strong rifling. Some darkness in the grooves. Strong action. Mechanically the rifle is in excellent condition as well. All the internal parts of the rifle are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on metal. No import markings. Very scarce early production Polish K98 rifle with two step receiver! Serial# 43XX. |
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Polish wz.29 Radom Mauser Short Rifle (Spanish Civil War Export)Caliber: 7.92 x 57 mm Price: $650 Inventory # mau_0536 Pictures: |
DESCRIPTION: Spanish issue Polish wz.29 Radom Mauser short rifle. This is one of the Polish rifles exported to Spain during the Civil War. The rifle does not display any Polish army markings on the receiver, which is correct for this particular variation. Many Polish rifles were refurbished and "sanitized" before shipment to Spain. Polish arsenal proof, "Z in the circle" is stamped on some parts of the rifle, including the receiver. The right side of the butt stock displays Spanish military property mark, "Flaming Bomb, MP 8". Matching serial numbers. Matching serial numbers are stamped on the receiver, barrel and bolt. The magazine floor plate is from a German Gew.98 rifle (Radom manufactured floor plates did not have serial numbers), which is not unusual for Polish Mauser rifles of the Civil War era. All the remaining parts of the rifle do not display any numbers. The bolt is of Polish production, from the Radom factory, as indicated by markings on the handle. Polish Eagle is stamped on the lower part of the bolt handle. Strong, 98-type action. Correct style, straight bolt handle. The rifle was manufactured with a short finger groove in the forestock. Adjustable rear sights calibrated from 300 to 2000 meter. Fixed front sight with protective wings. Polish style sling swivels. No cleaning rod. Overall length is 43.25 inch. The barrel length is 23.75 inch. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished by one of Polish arsenals. 96% of blue finish is still on metal. Most of the blue wear is on the sharp edges of steel parts. Some brown patina on the buttplate. Solid stock with no cracks, but with some handling marks and light dings. Bore is in fine condition with strong rifling. Strong action. Mechanically the rifle is in excellent condition as well. All the internal parts of the rifle are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on metal. No import markings. Very nice Polish wz.29 rifle! Serial# 19XX. |
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DESCRIPTION: Very nice German Mauser Es340B target rifle in .22 LR caliber. The rifle was manufactured by Mauser factory in Oberndorf in the 1930-s. The rifle features a strong DSM-34 type action. The left side of the receiver displays following markings, "Mauser - Werke A. G. - Oberndorf a.N.", "Crown over B" and "Crown over U". The left side of the chamber shows following markings, "Crown over B", "Crown over U", "Crown over G" and "459". The receiver ring displays a beautiful "Mauser" banner. A very nice Mauser cartouche is present on the right side of the stock. Matching serial numbers (the matching serial numbers are stamped on the receiver, barrel and bolt; there are no numbers stamped on all the remaining parts, which is correct for this model). All the serial numbers are factory original, and they were not restamped. German style, scope and sight rails are factory-machined into the receiver. The rifle is fitted with a standard, Mauser manufactured 200 meter adjustable rear sight. Fixed, European sporting style front sights. Steel trigger guard with diamond checkering. Half length, sporting style walnut stock with pistol grip. Mauser style safety lever is located on the back of the bolt. Turned down bolt handle. Original steel buttplate with "Mauser" banner. Two sporting style sling swivels. Overall length is 45.50 inch. The barrel length is 26.75 inch. CONDITION: Excellent. 98% of crisp, original blue on metal. The bore is in excellent condition, with strong and shiny rifling. Strong action. The extractor is missing. Mechanically the rifle is in excellent condition as well. All the internal parts of the rifle are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on metal and wood. Very high quality of machining and metal finish! Very nice stock with some minor handling marks and light dings. Original finish on the stock. No cracks in wood. No import stamps. Very nice Mauser target rifle! Serial# 1646XX. |
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DESCRIPTION: Very scarce, early Spanish M.1891 Mauser saddle ring cavalry carbine! Made by Ludwig Loewe, Berlin in 1894, as indicated by markings on the receiver. The carbine is virtually identical with an Argentinian M.1891 carbine, except for markings. The receiver displays early Spanish crest above the place and date of production, "Berlin 1894". The left side of the receiver displays following wording, "Manufactura Loewe, Berlin". Spain ordered 10,000 of M.1891 rifles and 5,000 of M.1891 carbines in Germany in 1893 (Spanish M. 1893 Mauser was not adopted yet, as it was still in trials). Spanish army needed these guns in order to fight the Muslim uprising in Melilla and Rif Valley (Morocco) which erupted in 1893. Spanish troops were armed with Rolling Block rifles in .43 caliber at the time, that were quickly becoming obsolete. The M.1891 Mausers performed very well against the Muslim rebels. After the uprising, M.1891 rifles and carbines were shipped to Cuba and were used during the Spanish-American War of 1898. There are only a few of such carbines in the collections in the USA. Virtually all of them were captured in Cuba during the Spanish-American War. US military records show that a small quantity of such carbines were captured in Cuba during the war (the carbine is described as a "Argentine model carbine" in the records). Only 154 carbines of this pattern captured by the American forces in Cuba were offered for public sale in 1899. Today, the original M.1891 Spanish Mauser carbine is very difficult to find! All matching serial numbers. Matching serial number are stamped on the receiver, barrel, bolt, rear sights and magazine floorplate. All the parts of the bolt display the same serial numbers. All the remaining parts of the carbine do not display any numbers, which is correct for this model. All the numbers are legitimate, and they were not restamped. Turned down bolt handle. Star of David is stamped on the upper part of the buttstock, just behind the receiver tang, and on same other parts. Two lugs 1891 Mauser action. Ramp and leaf rear sights are calibrated to 1400 meter. The carbine has a new style bolt release lever, doubling as a left charger guide (correct for M.1891). CONDITION: Excellent. The carbine is in its original condition and was not refurbished by Spanish arsenal. This usually indicates that it was captured during the Spanish-American War. Metal has about 97% of original blue finish. The only finish wear is on the sharp edges of steel parts. One spot of light peppering on the barrel. The buttplate shows some gray patina. Bore is in excellent condition with strong and shiny rifling. Strong action. Mechanically, the carbine is in excellent+ condition. All the internal parts of the carbine are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on both, metal and wood. Very nice stock with minor handling marks and some light dings. No cracks in wood. Original finish on wood. No import markings. Very scarce cavalry carbine from the time of Spanish-American War! Antique. Serial# 13XX. |
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Spanish Air Force M.1944 Mauser Short RifleCaliber: 7.92 x 57 mm Price: $525 Inventory # mau_0531 Pictures: |
DESCRIPTION: Relatively scarce Spanish Air Force issue M.1944 Mauser short rifle. The rifle is in all original condition. The rifle is virtually a copy of Polish made wz.29 that was exported to Spain in large numbers during the Civil War. The receiver displays a Spanish Air Force crest. The left side of the receiver displays caliber designation, "Cal 7.92". Manufactured in 1945, as indicated by a production code, "P" stamped on the left side of the receiver. All matching serial numbers. The matching serial numbers are stamped on the receiver, barrel, bolt, magazine floor plate and trigger guard. There are no serial numbers stamped on all the remaining parts of the rifle, which is correct for this model. All the serial numbers are original and they were not restamped. The buttstock displays several small Spanish arsenal marks. Strong, 98-type action. Correct style, straight bolt handle. The rifle was manufactured with a short finger groove in the forestock. Ramp and leaf rear sight calibrated from 100 to 2000 meter. Complete with a cleaning rod. CONDITION: Fine. 82% of original blue on metal parts. Most of the finish wear is on the trigger guard, magazine cover and on barrel bands. Some blue is turning to brownish color. Some peppering on the trigger guard, magazine, barrel and barrel bands. Brown patina on the buttplate. All the internal parts of the rifle are in fine condition, with no visible wear. Solid stock with some handling marks, scratches and dings. No cracks to the stock. Original finish on the stock. Bore is in good condition with some darkness in the grooves. Very smooth action. Mechanically, the rifle is also in fine condition. All the markings on metal and wood are clearly visible. No import markings. Nice Spanish Air Force M.1944 Mauser short rifle! Serial# EA037XX. |
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Scarce Guatemalan vz.12/33 Mauser Short RifleCaliber: 7 x 57 mm, rimless Price: $1375 Inventory # mau_0527 Pictures: |
DESCRIPTION: Very scarce Guatemalan vz.1912/33 short rifle. The rifle is similar to Czechoslovak vz.24, except for the markings and caliber. The receiver has a crest of Guatemala (quetzal bird perched on a scroll reading 'Libertad de 15 de Set. de 1821', with crossed swords and rifles within a laurel wreath). Made by CZ factory in Brno, Czechoslovakia in 1930-s. Matching serial numbers, except for the bolt (matching serial numbers are stamped on receiver, barrel and stock; correct, Guatemalan contract CZ made bolt with a mismatched number; there are no serial numbers stamped on all other parts of the rifle, which is correct for this model). All the serial numbers are original, and they were not restamped. The receiver's rail displays following maker's markings, "CESKOSLOVENSKA ZBROJOVKA, A.S., BRNO". The right side of the receiver displays a small crest of Czechoslovakia ("Rampant Lion"). The right side of the buttstock has a steel regimental disc inlaid in the wood, without any markings. Ramp and leaf rear sight calibrated from 300 to 2000 meter. Correct style, straight bolt handle. The cleaning rod is missing. Very high quality of manufacturing! CONDITION: Excellent. Metal has about 97% of original blue finish. Some micro-peppering on the receiver. Some light brown patina on the buttplate. Bore is in excellent condition with strong and shiny rifling. Strong action. All the internal parts of the rifle are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. Stock is solid and smooth with some minor handling marks. All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on both, metal and wood. No import markings. Guatemalan vz.12/33 short rifles are very scarce. Serial# 13XX. |
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DESCRIPTION: Scarce Argentinian police contract Mauser M.1933 carbine. As far as dimensions are concerned, the carbine is very similar to Chilean M.1935 police contract carbine. Made by Mauser-Werke A.G., Oberndorf a/N., Germany in 1930-s, as indicated by markings on the receiver (German commercial proof marks: "Crown over B", "Crown over U", "Crown over N"). The back of the receiver displays "MAUSER" logo. The left side of the receiver displays a model designation, "Mod. 1933". The receiver displays following markings, "Provincia de Buenos Aires, Policia". Only about fifteen hundred of such carbines were manufactured by Mauser for the Buenos Aires police force. Mismatched serial numbers. Strong, 98-type action. Ramp and leaf rear sight calibrated from 100 to 1400 meter. Correct style, turned down bolt handle. Overall length: 42 inch. Barrel length is 22 inch. The cleaning rod is missing. There are small initials carved in the stock, "A.D." (in front of the trigger guard), and "C.A.L." (in front of the barrel band, on the right side of the forestock). CONDITION: Very good+ to low fine. 88% of blue on metal parts, turning to uniform brownish patina. Some peppering on the trigger guard and on the magazine floor plate. Some light patina on the buttplate. The stock is solid, with usual handling marks, scratches and dings. No cracks to the stock. There is one hairline crack in the rear part of the handguard (just in front of the receiver). Bore is in very good condition with strong rifling. Strong action. Mechanically, the rifle is in fine condition. All the internal parts of the rifle are in very good condition, with no visible wear. All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on metal. Small import markings are stamped on the right side of the receiver. Scarce Argentinian Mauser police carbine! Serial# 12XX. |
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DESCRIPTION: Pre - World War II production Yugoslavian M.1924 Mauser short rifle. The receiver displays a beautiful crest of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia over the wording "Model 1924" (in Serbian alphabet). The left side of the receiver displays following markings, "Kingdom of Yugoslavia" and "Military Technology Factory, Kraguyevac" (in Serbian alphabet). The right side of buttstock displays a cartouche with initials of King Alexander I (reigned 1921-1934). Matching serial numbers, except for the bolt (the matching numbers are stamped on the receiver, barrel, trigger guard, magazine and stock; the bolt displays a mismatched number; there are no serial numbers stamped on all the remaining parts of the rifle, which is correct for this model). All the serial numbers are original, and they were not restamped. The cleaning rod is missing. Except for the markings, the rifle is identical to Belgian M.1924, as it was built under the FN license and with FN engineering assistance. CONDITION: Low fine. 87% of original blue finish is still on metal. The finish is turning to brownish patina in some places (nosecap, barrel band, trigger guard, magazine floor plate, etc). The blue wear is on the barrel near the muzzle, on the trigger guard and the magazine floorplate. The stock is in original finish with all the markings, cartouche and serial number still visible. The left side of the buttstock has a surface hairline crack, along the knack lines (please, see pictures). The stock also show the usual handling marks, dings and scratches. Bore is in low excellent condition with strong and shiny rifling. Strong action. All the internal parts of the rifle are in fine condition, with no visible wear. All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on both, metal and wood. No import markings. Nice example of Yugoslavian M.1924 Mauser short rifle. Serial# 149XX. |
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Beautiful Brazilian M.08/34 .30 Mauser Short RifleCaliber: 30-06, rimless Price: $1275 Inventory # mau _0523 Pictures: |
DESCRIPTION: This is a relatively scarce Brazilian Mauser M.08/34 .30 short rifle made by Fabrica De Itajuba, Brasil, as indicated by markings on the receiver. The rifle is virtually identical with more common Czechoslovak manufactured Brazilian contract M.08/34, except for a different caliber and different type of wood used for stock. The receiver displays a beautiful crest of Brazil (please, see pictures). The right side of the receiver displays model and caliber designation, "Mod.08/34 .30". All matching serial numbers (matching numbers are stamped on the receiver, barrel, bolt and stock; there are no numbers stamped on other parts of the rifle, which is correct for this model). All the parts of the bolt have matching serial numbers. All the serial numbers are original and they were not restamped. Ramp and leaf rear sight calibrated from 200 to 2000 meter. The right side of the buttstock has steel regimental disc inlaid in wood (please, see pictures). The rifle was manufactured with the finger groove in the forestock. Complete with the cleaning rod. Very high quality of manufacturing! CONDITION: Excellent+. Metal has about 99% of original blue finish. Bore is in excellent+ condition with strong and shiny rifling. Strong action. Mechanically, the rifle is in excellent+ condition as well. All the internal parts of the rifle are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on both, metal and wood. Beautiful stock with minor handling marks. No cracks in wood. Original finish on wood. Small import markings are stamped on the barrel, near the muzzle. Scarce, late production Brazilian military issue Mauser rifle in beautiful condition! Serial# 251XX. |
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DESCRIPTION: Very nice Siamese Mauser Type 46/66 rifle in all original condition. Made by Imperial Artillery Arsenal, Koishikawa, Tokyo, Japan (1903-1908). The rifle was originally manufactured in caliber, 8 x 50 R (Type 45 cartridge, which was a standard Siamese ammunition at the time). This caliber was soon declared obsolete by Siamese military. Starting in 1923 the rifles of this type were converted to Type 46/66 in 8 x 52 R caliber. The back-sight ramp of these rifles was modified accordingly for the new caliber (please, see pictures). Siamese "Charkra" is stamped on the receiver. "Charkra" was an emblem of the royal house of Siam. It represented the throwing weapon of ancient Khmer gods and consisted of twelve flaming blades. Some Siamese characters are stamped on the receiver (the model description in Thai numerals). Siamese characters are stamped on all metal parts and on the stock. The serial number is stamped on the back of the receiver (in Thai numerals). The serial numbers are stamped, neither on the bolt, nor on the stock, which is correct for this model. Complete with original dust cover and cleaning rod. Correct style of the buttplate with a trap. The rifle was manufactured with a finger groove in the forestock. Two sling swivels. CONDITION: Low excellent. Metal has about 98% of crisp arsenal refinish (the rifle was arsenally refurbished when it was converted to 8 x 52). Some light patina on the buttplate. Most of the finish wear is on the receiver dust cover and on the bolt release lever. Bore is in excellent condition with strong and shiny rifling. Strong action. Mechanically, the rifle is in excellent condition. All the internal parts of the rifle are in fine condition, with no visible wear. The stock is solid and smooth with only minor handling marks and light dings. All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on both, metal and wood. No import markings. Very nice example of the Siamese Mauser rifle! Serial# 195XX. |
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DESCRIPTION: Scarce Siamese Mauser Type 46 rifle in all original condition! Made by Imperial Artillery Arsenal, Koishikawa, Tokyo, Japan (1903-1908). The rifle is still in its original caliber, 8 x 50 R (Type 45 cartridge, which was a standard Siamese ammunition at the time). This caliber was soon declared obsolete by Siamese military. Starting in 1923 the rifles of this type were converted to Type 46/66 in 8 x 52 R caliber. The back-sight ramp of these rifles was modified accordingly for the new caliber. This particular rifle has unmodified rear sights for the old caliber (please, see pictures). Siamese "Charkra" is stamped on the receiver. "Charkra" was an emblem of the royal house of Siam. It represented the throwing weapon of ancient Khmer gods and consisted of twelve flaming blades. Some Siamese characters are stamped on the receiver (the model description in Thai numerals). Siamese characters are stamped on all metal parts and on the stock. The serial number is stamped on the back of the receiver (in Thai numerals). The serial numbers are stamped, neither on the bolt, nor on the stock, which is correct for this model. Complete with original dust cover. Correct style of the buttplate with a trap. The rifle was manufactured with a finger groove in the forestock. Two sling swivels. No cleaning rod. CONDITION: Low fine. Metal has about 78% of original blue finish. The balance is in white. Some blue finish is turning to brownish color. Some light patina on the buttplate. Most of the finish wear is on the barrel, trigger guard and on the bolt release lever. The latter also shows one spot of blood pitting. Bore is in very good condition. The rifling is still strong, but there is darkness in the grooves. Strong action. Mechanically, the rifle is in excellent condition. All the internal parts of the rifle are in fine condition, with no visible wear. Stock has an original finish and shows some handling marks, dings and small scratches. The rear part of the handguard has a hairline crack (please, see pictures). All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on both, metal and wood. No import markings. Scarce Siamese Mauser rifle in all original condition! Serial# 352XX. |
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Scarce, Late Pre-War Production Czechoslovak vz.1924 Mauser Short Rifle ("PU" Series)Caliber: 7.92 x 57 mm Price: $875 Inventory # mau_0515 Pictures: |
DESCRIPTION: Scarce, late pre-War Czechoslovak vz.1924 Mauser short rifle with "PU" prefix serial number. Made by CZ factory in Brno, Czechoslovakia in 1938 as indicated by Czechoslovak proofs, "E3, Rampant Lion, 38" stamped on the right side of the barrel band. Blank receiver ring, with neither a crest of Czechoslovakia, nor a production date (correct for "PU" series rifles). The receiver's rail displays following maker's markings, "CESKOSLOVENSKA ZBROJOVKA, A.S., BRNO, VZ.24". Czechoslovak proof, "Z in the circle" is stamped on some parts of the rifle. Both sides of the buttstock displays issue(?) markings, "II, 107" (please, see pictures). All matching serial numbers (the matching serial numbers are stamped on receiver, barrel, stock and bolt; there are no serial numbers stamped on all other parts of the rifle, which is correct for this model). All the serial numbers are factory original, and they were not restamped. The right side of the buttstock has steel regimental disc inlaid in the wood, with no markings (please, see pictures). Ramp and leaf rear sight are calibrated from 300 to 2000 meter. Correct style, straight bolt handle. Complete with original cleaning rod and leather sling. Very high quality of manufacturing! CONDITION: Low excellent. Metal has about 92% of original blue finish. Most of the wear is on the front part of the barrel, which was over cleaned (please, see pictures). Bore is in excellent+ condition with strong and shiny rifling. Strong action. All the internal parts of the rifle are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. Stock is smooth and solid with only minor handling marks and light dings. All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on metal and wood. No import markings. The leather sling is in very good condition. Very nice example of the "PU" series vz.1924 short rifle! Serial# PU22XX. |
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Scarce Mexican Contract FN M.1924 Mauser Cavalry CarbineCaliber: 7 x 57 mm, rimless Price: $695 Inventory # mau _0511 Pictures: |
DESCRIPTION: Scarce Mexican Contract FN M.1924 cavalry carbine! Matching serial numbers, except for the bolt and trigger guard (the matching serial numbers are stamped on the receiver, barrel and on the magazine floor plate; the bolt and trigger guard display different serial numbers; there are no numbers stamped on all the remaining parts, which is correct for this model). Nice Crest of Mexico on the receiver, with the wording: "Republica Mexicana 1924". Made by FN, Herstal, Belgium (very high quality of manufacturing!), and accordingly marked on the left side of the receiver, "FAB. NAT. D'ARMES de GUERRE HERSTAL - BELGIQUE". Strong, 98-type action. Correct for this contract bolt with turned down handle. The rear sights are calibrated to 1400 meter. The right side of the buttstock displays a massive saddle ring (or rather, "a bar"). The carbine was not been refurbished by the Mexican arsenal and still displays remnants of the factory finish. Mexican contract FN M.1924 carbines, are much more difficult to find than Mexican M.1924 short rifles, as only a small quantity of them was ever manufactured. CONDITION: Very good. Metal has about 68% of blue finish. The balance is in white mixed with light patina. Most of the blue wear is on the trigger guard, magazine floor plate and on barrel bands. The buttplate is covered by uniform brown patina. Bore is in good condition only. The rifling is still strong, but the bore is dark. Very smooth action. Stock shows the usual handling marks, light dings and scratches. No cracks in the wood. Some wear to the edges of the handguard. Missing the cleaning rod and the front trigger guard block screw. Import markings on the barrel. Scarce Mexican cavalry carbine! Mexican guns are difficult to find in collectible condition. Serial# 38XX. |
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Scarce German Mauser M.1871 Cavalry Carbine with Prussian Hussars Regimental MarkingsCaliber: 11 x 60 R. Price: $2500 Inventory # mau_0508 Pictures: |
DESCRIPTION: Scarce German Mauser M.1871 cavalry carbine made by Osterreichische Waffenfabriks Gesellschaft, Steyr in 1876, as indicated by markings on the receiver and chamber. Adopted in 1876 as a standard firearm of German cavalry (dragoons, hussars, lancers and in 1884 also issued to cuirassiers). All matching serial numbers, including all screws (the matching serial numbers are stamped on the receiver, barrel, buttplate, bolt body, bolt head, bolt cocking piece, safety lever, barrel band, nosecap and on the rear sight). All the screw heads display matching serial numbers. All the serial numbers are original and they were not restamped. Numerous German proofs are present on metal and stock. The left side of the chamber displays Prussian Crown over "FW" (Frederick Wilhelm, King of Prussia). Steel buttplate and trigger guard. The upper part of the buttplate displays interesting regimental markings, "11. H. 5. 102" (11th Husaren-Regiment). The regimental markings are crossed over with a single line. Turned-down bolt handle. Rear sight graduated to 1200 m. Overall length: 39.25 inch. The carbine was manufactured with no provision for a bayonet. CONDITION: Fine. The carbine is in all original, uncleaned condition. The internal parts of the action are still covered with old, dry-out cosmoline. Careful cleaning would increase a collector appeal of this carbine. The barrel displays 93% of original blue finish mixed with some patina and/or light peppering. Receiver is left in white (polished steel), as it should be, and now shows some scattered light patina. The buttplate, nosecap and trigger guard were cleaned to white metal. The bore is in excellent condition with strong and shiny rifling. Strong action. All the internal parts of the carbine are in fine condition, with no visible wear. Solid stock with some handling marks, light scratches and dings. Original finish on the stock. German markings on the stock are still visible (Gothic letters under the crown). No cracks in the wood. Difficult to find German Mauser M.71 carbine! Serial# 72XXB. Antique. |
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DESCRIPTION: Very scarce Chilean Navy contract M. 1895 Mauser rifle! Crest of Chilean Navy, "Anchor with a Star" is stamped on the top of receiver ring. This is a high quality Mauser rifle made by Ludwig Loewe Factory, Berlin, Germany in 1895 (antique!), as indicated by markings on the left side of the receiver and on the left side of the buttstock. Matching serial numbers, except for the rear sights and the cleaning rod (the matching serial numbers are stamped on the receiver, barrel, bolt body, bolt cocking piece, safety, stock, trigger guard, magazine floor plate; mismatched serial numbers are present on the cleaning rod and on the rear sight ladder; there are no numbers stamped on all the remaining parts of the rifle, which is correct for this model). All the parts of the bolt show matching serial numbers. The rear sight ladder was most likely replaced when the rifle was modified to fire more powerful 7 x 57mm, rimless Spitzen cartridge, as indicated by its new style calibration (from 100 meter to 2000 meter). Nice walnut stock without a pistol grip. The left side of the stock displays a nice cartouche with Chilean crest and a date, "1895" (the date is over stamped by letters, "MF" inside the rectangular). Complete with a cleaning rod and a leather sling. CONDITION: Fine+. Metal has about 95% of blue finish. Bore is in fine condition, with strong rifling. Strong action. Mechanically, the rifle is in excellent condition. All the internal parts of the rifle are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. Solid stock with some handling mark and dings. No cracks of any kind to the wood. All the markings and cartouche are clearly visible on the stock. No import marks. Overall length is 48.75 inch. Barrel length is 29 inch. Nice example of a very scarce Chilean Navy contract Mauser M.1895 rifle! Antique. Serial# 3XX. (For original Chilean Navy M.1895 bayonet from the sailing ship "Esmeralda", please add $275). |
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Very Scarce Prussian (German) Mauser M.1871 Jaeger Rifle with the Interesting Regimental MarkingsCaliber: 11 x 60R Price: $3500 Inventory # mau_0505 Pictures: |
DESCRIPTION: Very scarce German Mauser M.1871 jaeger rifle! The rifle was made by Osterreichische Waffenfabriks Gesellschaft, Steyr in 1875, as indicated by markings on the receiver and chamber. M.71 jaeger rifle is similar to M.71 infantry rifle, yet it is slightly shorter. The jaeger rifle has also a different style trigger guard with a finger spur. This feature is found only on the jaeger rifles. The rear sling swivel is located behind the trigger guard. The buttstock sling swivel displays matching serial number and a correct Prussian proof mark (Gothic letter under the crown). The rifle has all matching serial numbers, including the screws (the matching serial numbers are stamped on the receiver, barrel, buttplate, bolt body, bolt head, bolt cocking piece, safety lever, barrel bands, sling swivels, nosecap and on the rear sight). All the parts of the bolt display matching serial numbers. All the screw heads display matching serial numbers. All the serial numbers are original and they were not restamped. Numerous German proofs on metal and stock. The octagonal part of the barrel displays an abbreviated name of the Osterreichische Waffenfabriks Gesellschaft arsenal. Left side of the barrel displays Prussian Crown over "FW" (Frederick Wilhelm, King of Prussia). The buttplate displays German regimental markings, "8. A.L. 8.142" (Feldartillerie Regiment, Landwehr Batterie). Steel butt plate and trigger guard. Straight bolt handle. Overall length: 48.75 inch. Complete with original cleaning rod. The latter displays a correct Prussian military acceptance mark. The rifle comes also with unidentified black leather sling. CONDITION: Fine. Metal displays some scattered light patina (needs a good cleaning). No pitting. The bore is in excellent+ condition with strong and shiny rifling. Strong action. All the internal parts of the rifle are in fine condition, with no visible wear. Solid stock with numerous handling marks, dings and scratches. No cracks in the wood. The has an extra layer of very old looking wax added to its finish. The German proofs on the stock are still visible (Gothic letters under the crown). Nice example of difficult to find Mauser M.71 jaeger rifle! No import markings. Serial# 36XXK. Antique. |
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DESCRIPTION: Scarce Mexican M.1936 Mauser short rifle in all original condition. These interesting rifles were manufactured by Fabrica Nacional De Armas in Mexico City in the period of 1936-1951. The rifle combines the best features of Mauser 1898 and Springfield 1903. While the action comes from Mauser 1898, the cocking piece, stock and barrel bands were clearly influenced by Springfield 1903. There is a nice crest of Mexico stamped on the receiver ring, with wording: "Fabrica Nacional De Armas Mexico D.F. 1948". The rifle is in original condition (most of the Mexican rifles were redone by Mexican arsenals). The brass regimental disc was removed from the lower part of the buttstock, as indicated by two nail holes. The bolt shows mismatched serial number (the serial numbers are stamped on the receiver and bolt only; there are no serial numbers stamped on all the remaining parts of the rifle, which is correct for this model). The serial numbers are original, and they were not restamped. Ramp and leaf rear sight calibrated from 200 to 1500 meter. Correct style, turned down bolt handle. The rifle was manufactured with the finger groove in the forestock. The stock displays several factory and issue markings. Complete with cleaning rod and leather sling. CONDITION: Very good+ to fine. 85% of original blue finish on metal parts. Bore is in low excellent condition with strong and shiny rifling. Strong action. All the internal parts of the rifle are in fine condition, with no visible wear. All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on metal and wood. The stock is in original finish, with usual handling marks, dings and scratches. The handguard is free of cracks. There is one repaired crack on the left side of the stock, just below the receiver (please, see pictures). The sling swivel on the nosecap is missing (broken off). The leather sling is in very good condition. Import markings on the barrel, near the muzzle. Very scarce Mexican Mauser rifle! Serial# 873XXP. |
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Very Scarce DWM Factory Sporting Rifle (Boers' "Plezier Geweer")Caliber: 7 x 57 mm, rimless. Price: $1875 Inventory # mau_0495 Pictures: |
DESCRIPTION: Very scarce, early DWM factory sporting rifle with double set triggers. Early Mauser M.1893/1896 two lugs action similar to those used in Spanish and South African (Z.A.R - Zuid Afrikaanische Republiek) military contract rifles. This may be one of the "pleasure rifles" (Plezier Geweer) sold commercially to Boers, for both private and government use, in 1890-s. After the Boer War, the British confiscated many Boer Mausers and ship them to different colonies. The German commercial proofs are stamped on the left side on the receiver, "2.75 d G.B.P." over "Crown, Crown over N, St.m.G.". The only serial number is stamped on the right side of the receiver ring. Correct for the Boer "pleasure rifles" blank receiver. Made by DWM, Berlin, Germany, and accordingly marked on the left side of the receiver. Half length, sporting style walnut stock. The lower part of the buttstock displays a caliber designation, "7 x 57" (just behind the trigger guard). High gloss, quality commercial bluing. Turned down bolt handle. Square bottom of the bolt. No countersink hole. Two sporting type sling swivels. Steel buttplate without any markings. Express rear sights. Fixed front sight. No import markings. Overall length is 43.25 inch. The barrel length is 23.75 inch. CONDITION: Excellent. 94-95% of original blue finish on metal parts. The blue is worn mostly on the lower part of the barrel, on the trigger guard and on the magazine cover. Some peppering and/or patina and occasional metal roughness are visible on the barrel. Nice stock with few handling marks. There are two hairline cracks in the stock. The first hairline crack is on the right side of the forestock (1.75 inch long). The second hairline crack is in the upper part of the buttstock, just behind the receiver tang (0.75 inch long). The wood may have been refinished long time ago. Bore is in excellent condition with very strong rifling. Action is strong and smooth. The double set triggers work fine. Mechanically the rifle is in excellent condition as well. All the internal parts of the rifle are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on metal and wood. Very high quality of machining and metal finish! The front sight blade seems to be a replacement. Very scarce early Mauser rifle from the time of the Boer War! Antique. Serial# 7XX. |
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Beautiful and Very Scarce German C.G. Haenel M.1912 Carbine (A Prototype?)Caliber: 8 x 57, rimless (.318) M 88 Price: $4500 Inventory # mau_0492 Pictures: |
DESCRIPTION: Beautiful and very scarce German C.G. Haenel carbine in 8 x 57 J caliber. Manufactured by C.G. Haenel in Suhl in 1912, as indicated by markings on the receiver. The design of the action was undoubtedly influenced by Mauser M.1898. Haenel might have tried to bypass Mauser patent rights, designing the action along the same principles, and yet somewhat different in details. The carbine is strong enough to be a military weapon, so perhaps Haenel created it with the military market in mind. The receiver displays following markings, "2,5g G.B.P./St.m.g". Military style stripper clip guides are machined into the back of the receiver. Internal box magazine with Haenel's 1906 patent pivoting floorplate. Military style rear sights calibrated from 100 to 1500 meter. Fixed, military carbine style front sights. Steel trigger guard. Full length, Mannlicher style carbine walnut stock. Diamond checkering at the wrist of the buttstock and in the middle of the length of the forestock. Semi- pistol grip with black plastic grip cap. Mauser style safety lever is located on the back of the bolt. Turned down bolt handle. Military style steel buttplate. Two military style sling swivels. Complete with the cleaning rod. No serial number is stamped on the receiver, which may indicate a very limited production. Overall length is 42.75 inch. The barrel length is 23 inch. This particular carbine was featured in the story published in the "Rifle" magazine in July 2006 (with several pictures of this carbine!). CONDITION: Excellent. 96% of crisp, original blue on metal. The receiver, bolt and buttplate have polished steel finish. Some light patina on the buttplate. Excellent+ bore with strong and shiny rifling. Strong and smooth action. Mechanically in perfect condition. All the internal parts of the carbine are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on metal and wood. Very attractive stock with couple of minor handling marks. Fantastic quality of machining and metal finish! Beautiful and very scarce Haenel carbine for a discriminating collector! Serial# N/N. |
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Beautiful Brazilian M.1908 Mauser Rifle with Matching BayonetCaliber: 7 x 57 mm, rimless. Price: $2375 Inventory # mau_0487 Pictures: |
DESCRIPTION: Beautiful example of Brazilian Mauser M.1908 infantry rifle! The rifle comes complete with original bayonet, cleaning rod, leather sling and brass muzzle cap. The bayonet displays matching serial number stamped on the cross guard! The rifle was manufactured by DWM, Berlin, Germany, as indicated by markings on the left side of the receiver. Characteristic for the Brazilian contract Greek letters, Alpha and Beta, are stamped on all the major parts of the rifle. The rifle was based on Gew.98, and is very similar to it, except for different style of the rear sights. All matching serial numbers (the matching serial numbers are stamped on the receiver, bolt, stock, trigger guard, magazine floor plate, rear sights and bolt release lever; there are no numbers stamped on all the remaining parts of the rifle, which is correct for this model). All the parts of the bolt have matching serial numbers. All the serial numbers are original and they were not restamped. The rifle is in all original condition, with a beautiful Brazilian crest on the receiver. The right side of the buttstock shows a nice cartouche and steel regimental disc inlaid in the wood (please, see pictures). Several smaller Brazilian contract proof marks are present in the lower part of the buttstock. The right side of the receiver displays model designation, "MOD.1908". The rear sights are calibrated from 300 meter to 2000 meter. Gew. 98 style detachable sling swivel under the buttstock. The rifle was manufactured without the finger groove in the forestock. Very high quality of manufacturing! CONDITION: Near mint. 99%+ of original, crisp blue on the metal parts. Beautiful stock in original finish, with few minor handling marks. All the markings, cartouche and the serial numbers are clearly visible on the stock. Bore is in excellent condition, with strong and shiny rifling. All the internal parts of the rifle are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. All original, untouched condition. Beautiful Brazilian military rifle with matching bayonet! Difficult to upgrade! No import markings. Serial# 22XX. |
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Very Nice Spanish Guardia Civil M.1943 Mauser Short RifleCaliber: 7.92 x 57 mm Price: $550 Inventory # mau_0486 Pictures: |
DESCRIPTION: Very nice Spanish Guardia Civil M.1943 Mauser short rifle. The receiver displays a nice Spanish crest and wording, "Fabrica De Armas La Coruna 1945". The left side of the receiver displays a caliber designation, "Cal 7.92" and a Spanish production code, "P" (indicating a date of production: 1945). The right side of the buttstock displays a nice Guardia Civil crest (please, see pictures). The wood of the buttstock displays a nice tiger stripes pattern. All matching serial numbers (the matching serial numbers are stamped on the receiver, barrel, bolt, trigger guard and the magazine floorplate; there are no numbers stamped on the remaining parts which is correct for this model). All the serial numbers are original, and they were not restamped. Strong, 98-type action. Ramp and leaf rear sight calibrated from 100 to 2000 meter. Correct style, straight bolt handle. The rifle was manufactured with a short finger groove in the forestock. Complete with the cleaning rod and the adapter for M.1893 bayonet. The rifle is most likely a Spanish arsenal rework, as the markings on the receiver ring are not as crisp as they supposed to be. CONDITION: Fine+ to low excellent (as refurbished by Spanish arsenal). Metal has about 95-96% of blue finish. Most of the finish wear is on the nosecap and on the magazine floor plate. Some light patina on the buttplate. All the internal parts of the rifle are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. Stock is solid and smooth with some handling marks, small dings and light scratches. There are no cracks in the wood. Original finish on the stock. Bore is in very good- condition with some darkness in the grooves. Mechanically, the rifle is in excellent condition. No import markings. Very nice M. 1943 rifle with the Guardia Civil crest on the stock! Serial# B35XX. |
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Israeli K98k Mauser RifleCaliber: .308 Winchester (7.62 NATO) Price: $695 Inventory # mau_0485 Pictures: |
DESCRIPTION: Israeli K98k Mauser short rifle in very nice condition. The rifle was converted from Nazi K98k as indicated by Nazi markings on the receiver, "dou". Most of the parts of the rifle seem to be of Nazi origins. The Nazi markings were removed from the receiver ring. The blond stock may be of Eastern European origins. Matching Israeli arsenal serial numbers on the receiver and bolt. Some other parts still show their original Nazi numbers (mismatched). The receiver displays a caliber, "7.62", "Star of David" and some Hebrew characters. Caliber "7.62" is also burnt in the lower part of the buttstock. Strong, 98-type action. Ramp and leaf rear sight calibrated from 100 to 2000 meter. The left side of the buttstock displays a small oval cartouche with some Hebrew characters. The rifle was manufactured with no provision for the cleaning rod. CONDITION: The rifle is in fine+ condition with 95% of dull gray finish on the metal. Most of the finish wear is on the nosecap and on the magazine floor plate. Solid stock with usual handling marks, dings and scratches. No cracks in the wood. Bore is in excellent condition with strong and shiny rifling. Strong action. Mechanically, the rifle is in excellent condition. All the internal parts of the rifle are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. All the markings are clearly visible on metal and wood. No import markings. Very nice example of Israeli K98k short rifle. Serial# 15XX. |
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Romanian Issue vz.1924 Mauser Short Rifle with BayonetCaliber: 7.92 x 57 mm Price: $695 Inventory # mau_0480 Pictures: |
DESCRIPTION: War time production Czechoslovak vz.1924 Mauser short rifle made for the Romanian army. The rifle is a part of the third and final Romanian contract for vz.24 rifles. Both sides of the receiver ring display Romanian armory mark, "CM" (in the circle). The rifle was manufactured by CZ factory in Brno, Czechoslovakia in 1940, as indicated by markings on the receiver. The receiver rail shows following markings, "CESKOSLOVENSKA ZBROJOVKA, A.S. BRNO, VZ.24". Mismatched serial numbers (different serial numbers are stamped on receiver, stock, bolt and on the magazine floor plate; there are no serial numbers stamped on all other parts of the rifle, which is correct for this model). The right side of the buttstock has a steel regimental disc inlaid in the wood, with no markings. Ramp and leaf rear sight calibrated from 300 to 2000 meter. Complete with the cleaning rod and leather sling. Very high quality of manufacturing! The rifle comes also with a very nice Czechoslovak vz.24 bayonet. The latter displays post-war Czechoslovak army property markings on the scabbard, "E3, Rampant Lion, 46". CONDITION: Fine+. Metal has about 95-96% of blue finish on metal. Bore is in excellent condition with strong and shiny rifling. Strong action. Mechanically, the rifle is in excellent condition. All the internal parts of the rifle are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. Stock is solid with some handling marks, minor scratches and light dings. No cracks in the wood. Original finish on the wood. All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on the metal and wood. Small import markings are stamped on the barrel, near the muzzle. The bayonet is in excellent condition. Nice example of Romanian contract vz.1924 short rifle! Serial# RR 19XX. |
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DESCRIPTION: Very nice German Gew. 98 "Wehrmanngewehr" Mauser rifle in 8,15 x 46.5 mm caliber. The barrel displays the maker markings, "Ed Kraetschmann Stendal". The receiver displays "Crown over B" and "Crown over U" proof marks. This type of rifle is known under several names, "Wehrmanngewehr", "Wehrsportgewehr", "Wehrmannbuchse und Einheitsgewehr". John Walter calls it a "Militia and Universal Model". The design of the rifle loosely follows military issue Gew. 98, the major difference being "civilian" caliber and commercial proof marks. The rifle was manufactured as a repeater, with a fully functional magazine. Military style bayonet lug. Gew. 98 - style, adjustable rear sights calibrated from 400 to 2000 meter. Complete with the cleaning rod. Majority of the parts of the rifle came from surplus military issue Gew. 98 rifle. The rifle does not display any serial numbers, which is not unusual for this model. Some parts display small assembly numbers. The buttplate shows following markings, "8M" and "839". All steel furniture. The stock does not display any markings. The stock was manufactured with the finger groove. The right side of the buttstock has a steel regimental disc inlaid in the wood, without any markings. Very high quality of manufacturing! CONDITION: Fine+ to low excellent. 96% of crisp blue finish is still on metal. Some light peppering is present on the trigger guard and one the magazine floor plate. The receiver has correct polished steel finish. The stock shows some handling marks, small dings and minor scratches. The stock has expertly repaired a duffel bag cut between the nosecap and the barrel band (please, see pictures). There is one hairline crack in the front part of the handguard. Bore is in excellent+ condition with strong and shiny rifling. Strong action. All the internal parts of the rifle are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. No import markings. Nice example of Wehrmann Gewehr! |
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DESCRIPTION: Swedish M.1896 Mauser infantry rifle. Made by Carl Gustafs Stads Gevarsfaktori in 1902, and accordingly marked on the receiver. Matching serial numbers, except for the rear sight (matching serial numbers are stamped on the receiver, bolt body, cocking piece, safety lever, buttplate, bolt release, magazine, front and rear barrel bands; mismatched serial numbers on the rear sights). There are no serial numbers stamped on all the remaining parts of the rifle, which is correct for this model. All the serial numbers are original and they were not restamped. There is a "Crown over C" proof mark at the wrist of the stock. There is also another, fading "Crown over C" proof mark stamped at the wrist of the stock, indicating that the rifle was refurbished by the Swedish arsenal. The brass disc on the right side of the buttstock shows the following markings, "2" and "6.51". The muzzle does not have a thread for a special training device. Complete with cleaning rod, which does not have a serial number, but is correct for this type of rifle. The rifle comes also with an original Swedish army leather sling. Very high quality of manufacturing! CONDITION: Excellent. 97-98% of blue finish is still on metal. The finish is worn mostly on the barrel bands and on the magazine. The blue is very nice on the receiver and barrel. Very nice stock with minor handling marks and light scratches. There are no cracks in the wood. The right side of the buttstock shows a nice, tiger stripes pattern. Bore is in fine+ condition with strong rifling. Action is strong and smooth. All the internal parts of the rifle are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. All the markings and numbers on metal and wood are clearly visible. The leather sling is in very good condition. Small import marks are stamped on the receiver rail. Swedish manufactured M.1896 rifle in very collectible condition! Serial# 1127XX. |
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DESCRIPTION: Swedish M.1896 Mauser infantry rifle. Made by Waffenfabrik Mauser Oberndorf a/N in Germany in 1900, and accordingly marked on the receiver. Matching serial numbers, except for the rear sight (matching serial numbers are stamped on the receiver, bolt body, cocking piece, safety lever, buttplate, bolt release, magazine, front and rear barrel bands; mismatched serial numbers on the rear sights). There are no serial numbers stamped on all the remaining parts of the rifle, which is correct for this model. All the serial numbers are original and they were not restamped. There is a single "Crown over O" proof mark at the wrist of the stock (indicating that the rifle was not refurbished by the Swedish arsenal). The brass disc on the right side of the buttstock shows the following markings, "2" and "6.51". The muzzle does not have a thread for a special training device. Complete with cleaning rod, which does not have a serial number, but is correct for this type of rifle. The rifle comes also with an original Swedish army leather sling. Very high quality of manufacturing! CONDITION: Excellent. 95% of original blue finish is still on metal. The finish is worn mostly on the trigger guard, magazine and on the bolt release lever. The blue is very nice on the receiver and barrel. Very nice stock with minor handling marks and light scratches. Original finish on the stock and handguard. There are no cracks in the wood. Bore is in fine condition with strong rifling. Action is strong and smooth. All the internal parts of the rifle are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. All the markings and numbers on metal and wood are clearly visible. The leather sling is in very good condition. Import marks on the barrel, near the muzzle. Oberndorf manufactured M.96 rifles are getting difficult to find. Serial# 450XX. |
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Very Nice Turkish M.1903/1938 Mauser RifleCaliber: 7.92 x 57 mm Price: $650 Inventory # mau_0464 Pictures: |
DESCRIPTION: Very nice Turkish Mauser M.1903/1938 rifle. Basically, a Turkish arsenal rework of M.1903 Mauser rifle converted from its original 7.65 mm caliber to 7.92 mm. These rifles were manufactured by Waffenfabrik Mauser, Oberndorf am Neckar. The design is a combination of the best features of Turkish M.1893 and Gew. 1898. The Turkish military was impressed with the new Gew.1898, and decided to order a rifle based on the 1898 action. M.1903 rifles were manufactured for Turkey from 1903 to 1906. The receiver displays a nice Turkish crest, "A Star over a Half-Crescent" and wording, "T.C. ASFA ANKARA 1940". The receiver's rail does not display any maker's markings (correct for the rifles refurbished by Turkish arsenals). The stock displays several small markings (letters: "Z", "M", "K"). Some parts of the rifle displays Turkish Half-Crescent. Matching Turkish arsenal serial numbers, except for the bolt. The matching serial numbers are stamped on the receiver and on the rear sights (in three places!). Mismatched number on the bolt. The bolt displays a variety of old numbers and marks, which is not unusual for the rework. Some of these markings are in Arabic alphabet, some are in Latin alphabet. Strong, 98-type action. Ramp and leaf rear sight calibrated from 100 to 2000 meter. Complete with original cleaning rod. CONDITION: Excellent+, as reworked by Turkish arsenal. Metal has about 98%+ of arsenal reblue finish. Most of the wear is on the barrel bands and on the barrel, near the muzzle. All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on the metal and wood. Beautiful stock with only minor handling marks. Original finish on the stock. No cracks in the wood. Bore is in excellent condition with strong and shiny rifling. Strong action. Mechanically, the rifle is also in excellent condition. All the internal parts of the rifle are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. No import markings. Very nice example of Turkish Mauser rifle! This is the nicest Turkish M.1938 rifle, I have ever seen. Serial# 435XX. |
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Czechoslovak Air Force Issue vz.1924 Mauser Short RifleCaliber: 7.92 x 57 mm Price: $795 Inventory # mau_0463 Pictures: |
DESCRIPTION: Early production Czechoslovak vz.1924 Mauser short rifle. Made by CZ factory in Brno, Czechoslovakia in 1925, as indicated by Czechoslovak army property marks, "E, Rampant Lion, 25". The receiver ring shows following markings, "CESKOSLOVENSKA ZBROJOVKA, BRNO". The receiver's rail does not display any maker's markings (correct for early production vz.24). The right side of the receiver displays a small crest of Czechoslovakia ("Rampant Lion"). The buttplate displays a letter, "Z" (in the circle). Matching serial numbers, except for the bolt (the matching serial numbers are stamped on receiver, barrel and stock; the bolt displays a different number; there are no serial numbers stamped on all other parts of the rifle, which is correct for this model). All the serial numbers are original, and they were not restamped. The right side of the buttstock has a steel regimental disc inlaid in the wood, with following markings, "2L 705" (Second Air Force Division - scarce regimental markings!). Ramp and leaf rear sight calibrated from 300 to 2000 meter. The cleaning rod is missing. Very high quality of manufacturing! CONDITION: Fine+. Metal has about 95% of original blue finish mixed with light gray patina and some peppering. The buttplate shows some brownish patina. Bore is in excellent condition with strong and shiny rifling. Strong action. All the internal parts of the rifle are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. Stock is solid with some handling marks, minor scratches and light dings. There is a hairline crack in the rear part of the handguard (please, see pictures). All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on the metal and wood. No import markings. Nice example of early production vz.1924 short rifle with scarce air force regimental markings! Serial# JJ 67XX. |
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DESCRIPTION: Very scarce Spanish trials Mauser M.1891 infantry rifle. The rifle was manufactured by Waffenfabrik Mauser, Oberndorf a/N, as indicated by markings on the left side the receiver rail. It is believed that only about 1200 of such rifles were manufactured by Mauser factory for Spanish trials. The receiver ring was left blank as the rifle was intended only for Spanish military trials, and was issued only on the limited basis (mainly to a single military unit in Cuba). Other than the maker address on the receiver rail, there are no markings of any kind on the rifle! There are only a few of such rifles in the collections in the USA. Virtually all of them were captured in Cuba during the Spanish-American War. US military records show that a small quantity of such rifles were captured in Cuba during the war (the rifle is described as a "Turkish model" in the records, as it is virtually identical to Turkish M.1890). Only 104 rifles of this pattern captured by the American forces in Cuba were offered for public sale in 1899. The rifle does not display a serial number, as it was built and issued for testing only. The bolt displays a number, "176". The rifle has a new style bolt release lever, doubling as a left charger guide (correct for M.1891). Ramp and leaf rear sight calibrated to 2000 meter. Complete with a cleaning rod. CONDITION: Excellent. 97-98% of original blue on the metal parts. Some blue is turning to brownish color patina (mostly on the floor plate of the magazine). The buttplate shows some gray patina. All the internal parts of the rifle are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. Solid stock with few handling marks and light dings. No cracks to the stock. Small chip on the right side of the stock, just in front of the rear barrel band. Original finish on the wood. Excellent bore with strong and shiny rifling. Very smooth action. Mechanically, the rifle is in excellent condition. The rifle is in original condition and was never refurbished by Spanish arsenal. This usually indicates that the rifle was captured during the Spanish-American War. No import markings. Antique. Very difficult to find Spanish trials rifle for an advanced Mauser collector. Great rifle from the time of Spanish-American War! |
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Bavarian (German) Mauser M.1871/84 Infantry Rifle With Interesting MarkingsCaliber: 11 x 60R Price: $1475 Inventory # mau_0400 Pictures: |
DESCRIPTION: Very nice example of German Mauser M.1871/84 repeating rifle made in Amberg, Bavaria in 1888, as indicated by markings on the receiver and barrel. Both sides of the buttstock and the buttplate display interesting property markings, "U.G.B.". I could not determine the meaning of these markings. All matching serial numbers, including the screws. Matching serial numbers are stamped on the receiver, barrel, bolt, buttplate, trigger guard, both barrel bands, nosecap, bolt release, front and rear trigger guard screws, the stock main screw, both buttplate screws, both sling swivels screws and on the rear sights. All the serial numbers are original and they were not restamped. Numerous German proofs are clearly visible on metal and stock. The octagonal part of the barrel displays Bavarian Crown above the name of the Amberg arsenal. Left side of the barrel displays Bavarian Crown over "L" (Ludwig, King of Bavaria). Complete with brass muzzle cover with Bavarian regimental markings, "B.2.R.64". Mauser M.1871/84 is an improved version of M.1871, with the major difference being a presence of a tubular magazine under the barrel. The magazine capacity is eight rounds. The ammo elevator mechanism was also added beneath the bolt. The magazine is loaded through the top of the open action. CONDITION: Excellent. Metal has 96% of original blue finish. Receiver, bolt and buttplate are left in white (polished steel), as they should be, and now show some scattered light patina. Occasional patina and light peppering on the barrel and on the barrel bands. Some bayonet scratches on the right side of the nosecap. The bore is in excellent+ condition with strong and shiny rifling. Strong action. Beautiful walnut stock with some handling marks and light dings. Very crisp Bavarian proofs on the stock (Gothic letters under the crown, please, see pictures). Very nice example of Bavarian Mauser 71/84 rifle with interesting markings! Serial# 922XX. Antique. |
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DESCRIPTION: Very scarce Persian pressure test rifle manufactured by CZ, Czechoslovakia. M. 1898 type receiver was modified by adding a large ring placed over the chamber and a copper crusher gauge attached over a hole in the chamber. Arabic markings on the left side of receiver, "Gun Factory of Brno, 1309 Iranian Year (1930 A.D.)". Very heavy three-stage barrel for pressure testing (please, see picture). No sights of any kind as the rifle was designed for pressure tests only. For the same reason the rifle does not have bayonet lug. The Iranians called the rifle simply "Brno", and considered it to be the best military rifle of the time. For many years Brno was the standard rifle of the Iranian army, until it was replaced, initially by Garand M1, and later by Heckler & Koch G3. The rifle was retained in service with the Iranian gendarmerie until the Khomeini revolution. The rifle was especially cherished by Iranian tribes. A tribesman sharpshooter would settle for nothing less than a Brno. CONDITION: Overall condition is fine. Very nice stock with some handling marks. 95% bluing on metal. All the internal parts of the rifle are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. All the markings and numbers on metal and wood are clearly visible. Very good bore with strong rifling. No import markings. One of the kind test rifle for the advanced Mauser collector! |
