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2218
$3,450.00

*◊ HIGH CONDITION M1905 MANNLICHER, COMMERCIAL.

SN 9263. Cal. 7.63 Mannlicher. Very attractive all orig M1905 Mannlicher made near the end of the production series, with long frame toe. Standard features include a 6-1/4″ bbl having a drift adjustable front sight and a fixed rear sight. Full SN is repeated on the left side of bbl and chamber. On the left side of the sideplate is a 5-line address “SYSTEM / MANNLICHER / Md. 1905 / WAFFENFABRIK / STEYR”. The full SN was applied horizontally on the bottom of the sideplate, just forward of the serrations. Major parts are rust blued with the safety, hammer, trigger, and sideplate release remaining in the white. Removing the sideplate shows all matching small parts. Each of the grips is factory matched with a “96″. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Bright 99% orig rust blue with minimal sharp edge wear and freckling. Small parts in white with minor staining and toning. Grips with orig varnish and deeply cut serrations. Near mirror bore with strong rifling and perfect manual mechanics. One of the nicest late commercial Model 1905s to be offered at auction. 4-52224 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2218


Auction: Firearms - March 2015
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