Kevin,

I wouldn't think twice about the pictures. Most of us, I would imagine, don't always have the time to do the pro-like studio shots. The pictures that you have posted do more than ample justice to your new find. I've been pretty well focused on double rifles for a while now but a Mauser such as yours likens to a sirens song. As disciplined as I try to be, sticking to the double rifle thing, the high condition early Mauser sporting arms have been working on me. Had I come across such a find I probably would have buckled and bought it on the spot.

Best regards,

Buchseman

PS - That Raimey knows some stuff. I appreciate the additional information as well.