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Polish K29 Radom Mauser Short Rifle
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DESCRIPTION: Scarce Polish K29 Mauser short rifle. The rifle displays following markings on the receiver: "Polish Eagle, F.B. Radom 1932"("F.B." = Fabryka Broni = The Arms Factory at Radom, Poland). The right side of the receiver also displays small Polish Eagle. The left side of the receiver displays model designation, "K29". Hundreds of thousands of Polish rifles were captured by Nazis in 1939. They were promptly reissued to German forces. Many of them had German bolts, as Polish soldiers often destroyed, or threw away Polish made bolts before giving up their rifles. This particular rifle also comes with a German bolt. Some authors indicate that during the 1941 attack on the Soviet Union, captured Polish and Czechoslovak rifles constituted about half of all German rifles. Consequently, most of Polish rifles used in the Eastern Front were destroyed, or captured by the Soviets. Some Polish rifles were also used by Germans in the Western Front. The US soldiers captured some of them in Italy and France and brought them back to the USA. The rifle displays matching serial numbers on the receiver, barrel, stock, bolt and trigger guard. The follower and K98AZ style rear sights display different serial numbers. No serial numbers are stamped on the remaining parts, which is correct for the model. The serial numbers were probably force matched at one time, as some of them are suspiciously looking (on the bolt, stock and trigger guard). The stock has a repaired "Duffel bag" cut under the rear barrel band. The cleaning rod is missing. Strong, 98-type action. 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. Overall length is 43.25 inch. The barrel length is 23.75 inch. CONDITION: Low fine, as partially refurbished. 90-92% of blue finish is still on metal. The stock shows some minor handling marks and light dings. One block of wood was nicely replaced in the lower part of the buttstock. Wood was refinished. The handguard shows a couple of hairline cracks. Bore is in fine condition with strong 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 Polish wz.29 rifle! Serial# 2XXY. |
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Polish wz.29 Radom Mauser Short Rifle
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DESCRIPTION: Scarce Polish wz.29 Mauser short rifle. The rifle displays following markings on the receiver: "Polish Eagle, F.B. Radom 1939"("F.B." = Fabryka Broni = The Arms Factory at Radom, Poland). The right side of the receiver also displays small Polish Eagle. The left side of the receiver displays model designation, "wz.29". The rifle shows a typical Nazi service modifications: lower sling swivels were removed from the rifle (German soldiers did not use them). Hundreds of thousands of Polish rifles were captured by Nazis in 1939. They were promptly reissued to German forces. Many of them had German k98k bolts, as Polish soldiers often destroyed, or threw away Polish made bolts before giving up their rifles. This particular rifle comes with a Nazi K98k bolt and Nazi style leather sling. Some authors indicate that during the 1941 attack on the Soviet Union, captured Polish and Czechoslovak rifles constituted about half of all German rifles. Consequently, most of Polish rifles used in the Eastern Front were destroyed, or captured by the Soviets. Some Polish rifles were also used by Germans in the Western Front. The US soldiers captured some of them in Italy and France and brought them back to the USA. The rifle displays matching serial numbers on the receiver, barrel and bolt release lever. The trigger guard, stock, rear sights and bolt display different serial numbers, as expected from a Nazi rework. No serial numbers are stamped on the remaining parts, which is correct for the model. Complete with a cleaning rod. Strong, 98-type action. 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. Overall length is 43.25 inch. The barrel length is 23.75 inch. CONDITION: Low fine, as partially refurbished and modified by one of Nazi arsenals. 50% of blue finish is still on metal (mainly in protected areas). Occasional light patina. Solid stock with no cracks, but with some handling marks and dings. The rear part of the handguard shows a couple of hairline cracks. 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 fine condition, with no visible wear. All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on metal. No import markings. Scarce Polish wz.29 rifle! Serial# 554XXZ. |
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DESCRIPTION: This is a scarce Brazilian Mauser M.1908 pressure test rifle made probably by Fabrica De Itajuba, Brasil. The receiver was manufactured by DWM, Oberndorf a/N, Germany, as indicated by markings on the left side of the rail. The receiver was modified by adding a large ring placed over the chamber and a copper crusher gauge attached over a hole in the chamber. The rifle is fitted with a heavy, 23.5 inch long pressure test barrel. The barrel has a second large ring with a copper crusher gauge. The bolt has a special head for pressure testing. The rifle was completely refurbished and rebarreled by a Brazilian arsenal. Originally these rifles were issued in 7 mm Mauser. This pressure test rifle is in .308 Winchester. Metal was refinished by Brazilian arsenal. The new metal finish is baked enamel over Parker, which may indicate that the conversion took place in 1950/1960. This type of rifle was used for testing the strength of the receiver and barrel with various powders and loads. These are interesting rifles and were instrumental in developing both service and target ammunition. The receiver ring of the rifle displays a beautiful crest of Brazil (please, see pictures). The right side of the receiver ring displays a model designation, "Mod.1908". Characteristic for the Brazilian contract Greek letters, Alpha and Beta, are stamped on the major parts of the rifle. The right side of the buttstock displays a small Brazilian contract cartouche, "B in the Circle inside of the Diamond"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 receiver and bolt display matching serial number. The stock displays a different serial number. There are no serial numbers stamped on other parts of the rifle. The left side of the receiver pressure test ring displays following wording, "B-6276 7.62 NATO". No sights of any kind, as the rifle was designed for pressure tests only. For the same reason the rifle does not have a bayonet lug. Import markings on the barrel, near the muzzle. CONDITION: Fine+, as refurbished and modified for pressure testing by Brazilian arsenal.. The metal shows about 95% of black, baked enamel over Parker finish. All the internal parts of the rifle are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. Bore is in excellent condition, with strong and shiny rifling. Strong action. Mechanically, the rifle is in excellent condition. Stock shows some handling marks and small dings. No cracks in wood. All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on both, metal and wood. Scarce Brazilian pressure test rifle for the advanced Mauser collector! Serial# 43XX. |
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Scarce Siamese Military Issue German Mauser M.1871/84 Infantry RifleCaliber: 11 x 60R Price: $1575 Inventory # mau_0623 Pictures: |
DESCRIPTION: Scarce Siamese military issue German Mauser M.1871/84 repeating rifle! Manufactured by Spandau arsenal in 1887, as indicated by markings on the receiver and barrel. A Siamese issue Mauser M.1871/84 rifle is virtually identical with German issue M.1871/84 rifles, except for the markings. Siamese "Charkra" is stamped on the chamber. "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. Both sides of the buttstock display Siamese characters and symbols (please, see pictures). Matching serial numbers, except for the bolt. Matching serial numbers are stamped on the receiver, barrel, buttplate, trigger guard, both barrel bands, nosecap, bolt release, front and rear trigger guard screws, the stock main screw and on the rear sights. The bolt displays a mismatched serial number. 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 Prussian Crown above the name of the Spandau arsenal. Left side of the barrel displays Prussian Crown over "FW" (Frederick Wilhelm, King of Prussia). The buttplate tang displays Imperial German regimental markings, "85. R. 9. 184" (The 85th Infantry Regiment). 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: Low fine. About 55-60% of blue finish is still present on metal. The balance is in white, mixed with some scattered light patina. 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 usual handling marks, dings and scratches. The German proofs on the stock are still visible (Gothic letters under the crown). Nice example of difficult to find Siamese issue Mauser M.71/84 rifle! No import markings. Serial# 17XX. Antique. |
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Chilean Contract Mauser M.1935 CarbineCaliber: 7 x 57 mm, rimless Price: $900 Inventory # mau _0621 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 fading cartouche is stamped on the left side of the buttstock of the rifle. All the major parts of the carbine show small asterisks and letters, "C.Ch" (Carabina Chileana) , which is characteristic for this contract. Matching serial numbers, except for 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 and on both barrel bands; the cleaning rod displays a mismatched serial 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 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 leather sling attached to the left side of the stock. CONDITION: Fine. 75% of original blue finish on the metal. Most of the wear is on the barrel, near the muzzle, on the barrel bands, trigger guard and on the magazine floor plate. The bolt and buttplate have polished steel finish. Solid stock with usual handling marks, dings and scratches. Wood shows some horizontal scratches, so most likely, it was lightly cleaned. No cracks in wood. An extra layer of wax was added to the stock finish. 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. Some crude restitching is visible in the rear part of the sling. 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# 91XX. |
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Scarce Turkish Mauser M.1887 Infantry RifleCaliber: 9.5 x 60R Price: $2675 Inventory # mau_0622 Pictures: |
DESCRIPTION: Very scarce Turkish Mauser M.1887 repeating infantry rifle. Manufactured by Waffenfabrik Mauser, Oberndorf am Neckar, as indicated by Arabic markings stamped on the left side of the receiver rail. The design follows loosely German M.1871/84 rifle. Matching serial numbers, except for the bolt. The receiver and barrel displays matching Arabic serial numbers. The bolt shows Half-Crescent over mismatched European style serial number (typical for Turkish M.1887), which may indicate that the number was restamped in 1920-s after Ata Turk reforms. Numerous Turkish proofs are stamped on metal parts of the rifle. The stock does not display any markings, which may indicate that it was redone in 1920-s. The octagonal part of the barrel displays Turkish Sultan Abdulhamid II Tugrah ("Abdulhamid II, Ruler, Son of Abdulmecid, Always Victorious, Decorated War Veteran", reigned 1876-1909). Right side of the chamber displays Turkish black powder proof marks. Steel butt plate and trigger guard. Complete with a cleaning rod. CONDITION: Very good+. Metal has 70% of thin blue finish turning to brownish color. The balance is in white, mixed with brown/gray patina. Some pitting on the barrel and receiver along the stock lines. Some pitting and/or surface rust on the buttplate, nosecap and on the barrel, near the muzzle. Bore is in excellent condition, with strong and shiny rifling (!). The action works fine. All the internal parts of the rifle are in very good condition, with no obvious wear. All the markings and numbers on metal are still clearly visible. Solid walnut stock with usual handling marks, small dings and scratches. Some oil stains are visible on the buttstock. The stock was most likely arsenally redone in 1920-s, as stated above. No cracks to the stock. No import markings. Scarce Turkish Mauser M.1887 rifle! Serial# 681XX. Antique. |
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Prussian (Imperial German) Mauser M.1871 Infantry Rifle With Regimental MarkingsCaliber: 11 x 60R Price: $1475 Inventory # mau_0620 Pictures: |
DESCRIPTION: Scarce Imperial German Mauser M.1871 infantry rifle made by Osterreichische Waffenfabriks Gesellschaft, Steyr in 1874, as indicated by markings on the receiver and chamber. 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 tang displays Imperial German regimental markings, "13 R. 1. 180" (13 Infanterie Regiment). The regimental markings are crossed over with a single line. All matching serial numbers (the matching serial numbers are stamped on the receiver, barrel, bolt body, bolt head, bolt cocking piece, safety lever, barrel bands, 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 Imperial German markings on metal and stock. Brass trigger guard. Dark walnut stock. Straight bolt handle. The nosecap has a bayonet lug on its right side. Overall length: 53 inch. Barrel length: 33.5 inch. The cleaning rod is missing. The bolt main screw washer is a replacement. CONDITION: Low fine. Metal has 86-88% of original blue finish, turning to uniform brownish color. Receiver is left in white (polished steel), as it should be, and now displays mainly brown patina. Some patina on barrel bands and nosecap. The buttplate also shows brown/gray patina. The bore is in fine 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 usual handling marks, dings and scratches. No cracks in wood. The stock is in original finish with some dirt and/or oil stains. All the German proofs on the stock are still visible (Gothic letters under the crown). The rifle is in "as found" condition. Careful cleaning would greatly improve the condition of this rifle. Good example of increasingly difficult to find Mauser M.71 rifle! Serial# 99XXH. Antique. |
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Spanish M.1893 Mauser Rifle (Ludwig Loewe, Berlin 1896)ON HOLDCaliber: 7 x 57 mm, rimless Price: $850 Inventory # mau _0619 Pictures: |
DESCRIPTION: Early Spanish M.1893 Mauser rifle. Made by Ludwig Loewe, Berlin in 1896, as indicated by markings on the receiver and buttstock. The receiver displays an early Spanish crest above the place and date of production, "Berlin 1896". The rifle displays matching serial numbers on the receiver, barrel, bolt cocking piece and safety lever. Mismatched serial numbers on the rear sight, trigger guard and the magazine floorplate. The bolt handle does not show any number, which may indicate that the bolt main body is an arsenal replacement. All the remaining parts of the rifle do not display any numbers, which is correct for this model. All the numbers are legitimate, and they were not restamped. The left side of the buttstock does not display a cartouche, so the stock may be an arsenal replacement as well. Star of David is stamped on the left side of the receiver and on same other parts. Two lugs 1893 Mauser action. Ramp and leaf rear sights are calibrated from 100 to 2000 meter. Complete with an original cleaning rod. CONDITION: Fine. Metal has about 90-92% of blue, turning to uniform brown patina in some places. Most of the finish wear is on the magazine floor plate, trigger guard and barrel bands. The left side of the receiver ring has a scratch (please, see pictures). The Spanish crest on the receiver ring is slightly fading, but the blue finish on metal shows age, so the rifle was most likely refurbished by a military arsenal long time ago. The bayonet lug was modified for unknown type of bayonet, but the original Spanish M.1893 bayonet still fits nicely (please, see pictures). The front sling swivel is missing. Fine+ bore 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 some handling marks and light dings. Wood is free of cracks. No import markings. Scarce rifle from the time of Spanish-American War! Antique. Serial# L59XX. |
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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. Matching serial numbers, except for the bolt (Matching Arabic numbers are stamped on the receiver, barrel and on the right side of the buttstock. The bolt handle displays a mismatched Arabic serial 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. Ramp and leaf rear sight calibrated from 100 to 2000 meter (in Arabic numbers). Front sight with side guards. The rifle was designed to have four sling swivels. The trigger guard sling swivel and cleaning rod are missing. The left side of the buttstock displays hand scratched soldier's name (difficult to notice, please, see pictures). CONDITION: Fine. Metal has about 62% of original blue finish. The balance is in white. No pitting. Bore is in very good condition, with strong rifling. Some darkness in the grooves. 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 usual handling marks and dings. There are no cracks in the stock. Original finish on wood. All the Arabic numbers and markings are still visible on the stock. The handguard has a couple of small cracks. This is one of the best quality Mauser rifles ever manufactured. No import markings. Serial# 61XX. |
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Very Scarce Prussian (Imperial German) Mauser M.1871 Jaeger RifleCaliber: 11 x 60R Price: $3750 Inventory # mau_0609 Pictures: |
DESCRIPTION: Very scarce German Mauser M.1871 jaeger rifle! The rifle was manufactured at the Danzig arsenal in 1883, 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 rifle has matching serial numbers, except for the barrel band, trigger guard plate and the buttstock sling swivel (the matching serial numbers are stamped on the receiver, barrel, buttplate, bolt body, bolt head, bolt cocking piece, safety lever, front sight and rear sight). All the parts of the bolt display matching serial numbers. The screw heads display matching serial numbers, except for the two trigger guard screws and one buttplate screw. All the serial numbers are original and they were not restamped. Numerous German proofs are present on metal and stock. The octagonal part of the barrel displays Prussian Crown above the name of the Danzig arsenal. Left side of the barrel displays Prussian Crown over "FW" (Frederick Wilhelm, King of Prussia). The buttplate tang displays Imperial German Military acceptance mark, "Crown over Gothic D". Steel butt plate and trigger guard. Straight bolt handle. Overall length: 48.75 inch. Barrel length: 29.5 inch. Complete with original cleaning rod. The latter displays a correct Imperial German military acceptance mark, "Crown over Gothic D". CONDITION: Low excellent. Metal has about 94% of nice, original blue finish. The balance is in white, mixed with some occasional light patina. Most of the finish wear is on the trigger guard plate. Some finish is starting to turn into brownish color (mainly on the trigger guard and barrel band). The receiver and bolt have polished steel finish, which is correct for this model. The cleaning rod has some scattered patina. 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. Nice stock with some handling marks and light dings. There is a small hairline crack in the upper part of the buttstock, just behind the receiver tang (please, see pictures). The German proofs on the stock are clearly visible (Gothic letters under the crown). Nice example of difficult to find Mauser M.71 jaeger rifle! No import markings. Serial# 63XXC. Antique. |
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Romanian Issue vz.1924 Mauser Short RifleCaliber: 7.92 x 57 mm Price: $375 Inventory # mau_0606 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". Matching serial numbers, except for the bolt (the same serial numbers are stamped on receiver, barrel and stock; mismatched serial number on the bolt; 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. The cleaning rod us missing. Very high quality of manufacturing! CONDITION: Fine, as refurbished by one of Romanian arsenals. Metal has about 93% of arsenal blue finish on metal. Bore is in low fine 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 excellent condition, with no visible wear. Stock is solid with some handling marks, minor scratches and light dings. No cracks in wood. All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on metal and wood. Small import markings are stamped on the barrel, near the muzzle. Nice example of Romanian contract vz.1924 short rifle! Serial# RR 22XX. |
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Beautiful Brazilian M.1908 Mauser Rifle with Matching Bayonet and Scarce Leather Receiver CoverON HOLDCaliber: 7 x 57 mm, rimless. Price: $2500 Inventory # mau_0604 Pictures: |
DESCRIPTION: Beautiful example of Brazilian Mauser M.1908 infantry rifle! The rifle comes complete with original bayonet, cleaning rod, leather sling and leather receiver cover (!). 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 rear sights. All matching serial numbers (the matching serial numbers are stamped on the receiver, barrel, 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 with a star of David in the circle and with a letter B inside, as well as a steel regimental disc inlaid in 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! The bayonet displays maker's markings on the blade, "W.K & C-ie, Solingen". CONDITION: Near mint. Virtually 100% of original blue finish is still on metal parts of the rifle. Beautiful stock in original finish, with a couple of minor handling marks. All the markings, cartouche and the serial numbers are clearly visible on the stock. Bore is in near mint condition, with strong and shiny rifling. Strong and smooth action. Strong and smooth action. All the internal parts of the rifle are in excellent to mint condition, with no visible wear. All original, untouched condition. The bayonet is in excellent+ condition. The bayonet's blade shows just a couple of rough spots. The leather receiver cover is in fine+ condition. Beautiful Brazilian military rifle with matching bayonet and scarce, leather receiver cover! Difficult to upgrade! No import markings. Serial# 39XX. |
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DESCRIPTION: Very nice German Gew. 98 "Wehrmanngewehr" Mauser rifle in 8,15 x 46.5 mm caliber. The rifle is marked on the receiver ring: "Waffenfabrik Mauser A.-G. Oberndorf, A/N, 1918". The letters, "B.S." are stamped just above the maker markings on the receiver ring. The left side of the receiver displays a small "Prussian Eagle", indicating that, at one time, the rifle with this receiver was issued to Prussian regiments of the Imperial German Army. The barrel displays the caliber designation, " 8.15 x 46". 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, different rear sights and commercial proof marks. The rifle was manufactured as a repeater, with a fully functional magazine. Military style bayonet lug. Sporting style rear sights calibrated from 100 to 300 meter. Many parts of the rifle came from surplus military issue Gew. 98 rifle. Some parts were purposely manufactured for the civilian use (barrel, front and rear sight). The stock is most likely from a commercial contract Mauser Oberndorf rifle. The right side of the buttstock displays a very nice Mauser cartouche and some other markings. All steel furniture. The stock was manufactured without the finger groove. The receiver ring displays original military contract serial number. The number on the bolt is matching (it was restamped, judging its style). The barrel displays a rather long six digit number, with no relation to the number on the receiver. The stock, trigger guard and magazine cover show mismatched serial numbers. Complete with a cleaning rod. Very high quality of manufacturing! CONDITION: Fine+. 86% of blue finish is still on metal. Most of the finish wear is on the trigger guard and magazine cover. The receiver has correct polished steel finish. The stock shows some handling marks, small dings and minor scratches. 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. No import markings. Nice example of Wehrmann Gewehr! Serial# 13XXi. |
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DESCRIPTION: Beautiful pre-war production Husqvarna sporting rifle in 9.3 mm x 57 mm caliber. Manufactured by Husqvarna Vapenfabriks A. B., as indicated by markings on the barrel. The caliber, "9.3 mm" is also stamped on the barrel. Several parts of the rifle displays "Swedish Crown" (bolt, trigger guard, magazine floorplate, bolt release lever, follower, etc.) The design of the action is based on the best features of Mauser M.1896. Five rounds Mauser internal box magazine loaded from a stripper clip. Stripper clip guides are machined into the back of the receiver. Fixed rear sights. Fixed, European sporting style front sights. Mauser style safety lever is located on the back of the bolt. Turned down bolt handle. Sporting style half-stock with pistol grip and checkering at the wrist. Two sporting style sling swivels. Black, hardened rubber buttplate with "Crown over H". Overall length: 45.75 inch. Barrel length: 24.25 inch. CONDITION: Excellent. The rifle shows 97-98% of beautiful, original blue finish. The only blue wear is on the bolt release lever. The bore is in excellent condition with strong and shiny rifling. The action is strong and smooth. Mechanically, the rifle in excellent condition, as well. Very high quality of machining and metal finish! 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 nice stock with only minor handling marks. No cracks in wood. The diamond checkering at the wrist is well preserved. No import markings. Beautiful Swedish sporting rifle! Serial# 89XX. |
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DESCRIPTION: Beautiful Mauser Oberndorf M.1908 Army repeating rifle in 7.9 mm x 57 (.318) caliber. Manufactured by Waffenfabrik Mauser, Oberndorf am Neckar, as indicated by markings on the receiver rail, "Waffenfabrik Mauser - Oberndorf A/N", as well as by the markings on the receiver ring, "Waffenfabrik Mauser A.-G. - Oberndorf A/N 1908". The left side of the receiver displays German commercial proof marks, "Crown over U", "Crown over B" and "2,7g G.B.P./St.m.g.". The bolt also displays German commercial proof marks. This is a very scarce rifle manufactured only in limited numbers! The design is based on the best features Gew. 1898. The Model 1908 Army rifles were manufactured at the Oberndorf factory from 1908 to 1915. Army-type rifles have stepped cylinder barrels, instead of the continuously tapering sporting patterns. Military style, five rounds Mauser internal box magazine loaded from a stripper clip. Military style magazine floorplate and steel buttplate. Military style stripper clip guides are machined into the back of the receiver. Military style regimental disc on the right side of the buttstock. Ramp and leaf rear sights graduated from 50 to 1000 meter. Fixed, European sporting style front sights. Mauser style safety lever is located on the back of the bolt. Turned down bolt handle. Sporting style half-stock with pistol grip and checkering at the wrist. Two sporting style sling swivels. All matching serial numbers. The matching serial numbers are stamped on the receiver, barrel, stock, the bolt body, the bolt cocking piece, the bolt safety lever, the bolt release lever, extractor, rear sights, the stock crossbolt, trigger guard and magazine floor plate. 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 factory original and they were not restamped. Overall length: 43.75 inch. Barrel length: 24 inch. CONDITION: Excellent. The rifle shows 96-97% of beautiful, original blue finish. The only significant blue wear is on the sharp edges of the receiver and trigger guard, on the buttplate and on the bolt release lever. The bore is in excellent condition with strong and shiny rifling. The action is strong and smooth. Mechanically, the rifle in excellent condition, as well. Very high quality of machining and metal finish! 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 nice stock with only minor handling marks. An extra layer of wax may have been added to the wood finish. No cracks in wood. The diamond checkering at the wrist is slightly worn (mainly on the left side of the stock). No import markings. Beautiful Mauser Oberndorf M.1908 Army rifle! Serial# 31XX. |
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DESCRIPTION: Scarce Peruvian Mauser M.1909 infantry rifle. The receiver displays a very nice Peruvian crest and wording, "Republica del Peru" and "Mauser Original". The rifle was manufactured by Waffenfabrik Mauser-Oberndorf a/N, Germany, as indicated by markings on the left side of the receiver. The right side of the buttstock displays, "Mauser Banner" and a small cartouche. There are also some smaller markings in the lower part of the buttstock. Small Peruvian contract markings are stamped on several parts of the rifle (receiver, bolt, stock, etc.). The rifle features a modified, strong 1898 action. Gew.1898 style rear sight calibrated from 400 to 2000 meter. The rifle has a new style bolt release lever, doubling as a left charger guide (correct for M.1909). It was manufactured without a finger groove in the forestock. Matching serial numbers, except for the bolt and magazine floor plate (the matching serial numbers are stamped on the receiver, barrel, stock, trigger guard, both trigger guard screws, bolt release lever and on the rear sights; bolt and magazine floor plate display different serial numbers; there are no numbers stamped on all the remaining parts, which is correct for this model). Complete with a cleaning rod and muzzle cap. CONDITION: Fine+. Metal has about 90% of original blue finish. Most of the finish wear is on the nosecap, barrel band, trigger guard, magazine floor plate and on the bolt release lever. The receiver has original polished steel finish with some scattered patina. There is a couple of small spots of pitting on the barrel. 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. Solid stock with minor handling marks and some dings. Stock is in original finish. All the markings and cartouche are clearly visible on the stock. No import marks. Overall length is 49 inch. Barrel length is 29.5 inch. A nice example of the Peruvian M.1909 rifle in original condition! Serial# 288XX. |
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DESCRIPTION: This is a scarce Brazilian Mauser M.1908 ammunition accuracy test rifle made probably by Fabrica De Itajuba, Brasil. The rifle is fitted with a heavy, 22 inch long accuracy test barrel. This type of rifle was used for testing the accuracy and consistency of various bullet weights, powders, and load combinations. These are interesting rifles and were instrumental in developing both service and target ammunition. The receiver ring of the rifle displays a beautiful crest of Brazil (please, see pictures). The receiver and barrel display a number, "22". The bolt displays a number, "21". There are no numbers stamped on other parts of the rifle. The right side of the barrel displays following wording, "Prov. Prec. cal. 7.62 (C7212) No. 22". No import markings. CONDITION: Fine. The metal shows about 94% of original dark gray, Parker type finish. The balance is in white. Some dry out cosmoline is still on the metal parts of the rifle. All the internal parts of the rifle are in fine condition, with no visible wear. Bore is in excellent condition, with strong and shiny rifling. Strong action. Mechanically, the rifle is in fine condition, as well. Stock shows some handling marks. Scarce Brazilian ammunition accuracy test Mauser rifle! Serial# 2X. |
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German "Geha" Mauser ShotgunCaliber: 16 gauge (?) Price: $400 Inventory # mau_0591 Pictures: |
DESCRIPTION: German 16 gauge "Geha" Mauser shotgun. "Geha" shotguns were converted from Gew. 98 Mauser rifles after the World War One. Similar shotguns were made from surplus Mausers by several German makers that could not manufacture military rifles at the time, because of the Versailles Treaty restrictions. Several parts of the shotgun came from Gew. 98 (receiver, bolt, trigger guard, magazine floor plate etc.). The walnut stock also came from Gew.98, but it was shortened to the sporting style half-stock configuration. Both sides of the buttstock display "Geha" medallions. 26 inch long round barrel. The two-shot shotgun utilizes strong 1898 action with a new bolt head. Several German commercial proof and maker marks are stamped on the receiver, barrel and bolt. Matching serial numbers (stamped on the receiver and bolt only). Internal box magazine for one shell. Fixed European shotgun style front and rear sights. Steel trigger guard and buttplate. Mauser style safety lever is located on the back of the bolt. Turned down bolt handle. Original Gew.98 sling swivel is still under the buttstock. Overall length is 45 inch. The barrel length is 26 inch. CONDITION: Fine. 92% 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. Some blue finish is turning to brownish color. The buttplate shows some brown patina. Excellent, mirror like bore. Strong and smooth action. Mechanically the shotgun is in perfect condition. All the internal parts of the shotgun are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. The stock shows some handling marks and light scratches. No cracks in wood. Some wear to wood near the buttplate. The buttplate may have been replaced long time ago, as it does not fit the stock perfectly. Nice example of German Mauser shotgun. Serial# 15XX. |
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German "Geha" Mauser ShotgunCaliber: 14 gauge (?) Price: $400 Inventory # mau_0590 Pictures: |
DESCRIPTION: German 14 gauge "Geha" Mauser shotgun. "Geha" shotguns were converted from Gew. 98 Mauser rifles after the World War One. Similar shotguns were made from surplus Mausers by several German makers that could not manufacture military rifles at the time, because of the Versailles Treaty restrictions. Several parts of the shotgun came from Gew. 98 (receiver, bolt, trigger guard, magazine floor plate etc.). The walnut stock also came from Gew.98, but it was shortened to the sporting style half-stock configuration. Both sides of the buttstock display "Geha" medallions. 26.5 inch long round barrel. The two-shot shotgun utilizes strong 1898 action with a new bolt head. Several German commercial proof and maker marks are stamped on the receiver, barrel and bolt. The bolt displays a mismatched serial number. Internal box magazine for one shell. Fixed European shotgun style front and rear sights. Steel trigger guard and buttplate. Mauser style safety lever is located on the back of the bolt. Turned down bolt handle. Original Gew.98 sling swivel is still under the buttstock. Overall length is 46.5 inch. The barrel length is 26.5 inch. CONDITION: Fine+. 92% 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. Some blue finish is turning to brownish color. The buttplate shows some gray patina. Excellent, mirror like bore. Strong and smooth action. Mechanically the shotgun is in perfect condition. All the internal parts of the shotgun are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. The stock shows some handling marks. No cracks in wood. Very nice example of German Mauser shotgun. Serial# 75XX. |
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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: 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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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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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 CarbineCaliber: 7.92 x 57 mm Price: $1700 Inventory # mau_0576 Pictures: |
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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Beautiful German Mauser Sporting Rifle by H. Burgsmüller & Söhne in KreiensenON HOLDCaliber: 9 x 57 mm Price: $1750 Inventory # mau_0574 Pictures: |
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 RifleCaliber: 7.92 x 57 mm Price: $1000 Inventory # mau_0573 Pictures: |
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 RifleCaliber: 7.92 x 57 mm Price: $800 Inventory # mau_0572 Pictures: |
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 CaliberCaliber: 7.5 x 55 mm, rimless Price: $1275 Inventory # mau_0571 Pictures: |
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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Beautiful and Very Scarce German Amberg Factory Mauser M.1898 Sporting CarbineCaliber: 7.92 x 57 mm Price: $3975 Inventory # mau_0570 Pictures: |
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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Scarce Belgian Navy FN M.1950 Short RifleCaliber: 30-06, rimless Price: $1300 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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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: $1600 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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Chilean Contract Mauser M.1935 CarbineON HOLDCaliber: 7 x 57 mm, rimless Price: $1000 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 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: $500 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: $650 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: $550 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, stock, rear sights 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: $475 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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Beautiful Brazilian M.08/34 .30 Mauser Short RifleCaliber: 30-06, rimless Price: $1100 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 German Mauser M.1871 Cavalry Carbine with Prussian Hussars Regimental MarkingsCaliber: 11 x 60 R. Price: $2400 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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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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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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Romanian Issue vz.1924 Mauser Short Rifle with BayonetCaliber: 7.92 x 57 mm Price: $475 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+, as refurbished by one of Romanian arsenals. Metal has about 95-96% of arsenal 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 wood. All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on 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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Czechoslovak Air Force Issue vz.1924 Mauser Short RifleCaliber: 7.92 x 57 mm Price: $575 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! |
