lancaster
(.470 member)
30/05/15 08:51 PM
Re: Mauser rifles at auctions

interesting rifle in 9,5x56 MS
http://www.simpsonltd.com/product_info.php?cPath=350_358&products_id=36728







9.5 X 56mm; 75% blue, fair bore, good stock, 28.5'' barrel, Manufactured in Germany circa 1920s. Small ring Mauser KAR98 military action, original blue finish, mounted in a checkered walnut stock with round knob grip and cheekrest. Crown/N proofs. Octagon barrel with matted ramp fixed front sight. A tangent rear sight base is mounted in the barrel, missing the leaf, pin and sping assembly. Also missing the lower sling swivel. Bolt is proper with crown/N proofs, non-matching serial number. Inlaid in silver over the right side of the barrel "R. MULLER CAPE TOWN" and over the left side "SOLE AGENT FOR SOUTH AFRICA". South African proof marks appear on the right side of the barrel near at the chamber. Quick release button floorplate. Military style two stage trigger. The stock is over all good, there is a crack on the left side at the forend tip and a minor chip and crack behind the receiver tang. Mechanically fine. The bore has strong rifling, showing darkness in the grooves and light pitting throughout. C&R/FFL, s/n 593xx



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