BOER WAR LUDWIG LOEWE & CO. MODEL 1896 CARBINE.

SN 199. Cal 7mm. Nice condition Mauser Model 1896 saddle ring carbine manufactured by Loewe Co. in Berlin. Carbine is SN 199, which falls into the Boer contract range, and is crown over “L” (Imperial German Army pattern) proofed with matching bolt assembly. All correct showing much service use. Additional markings lightly carved in left buttstock appear to be a unit or owners initials “3WYN”. Rear sight graduated to 1400 meters. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Overall good. Mechanically sound and fully functional. Bluing turning brown on most metal surfaces, approx 80% remaining. Some scattered speckling on trigger guard, floor plate, bands & buttplate. Bore is dark with strong lands & grooves, should clean up better. Stock shows much use with numerous light scratches, dings & handling marks. 4-53318 DW24 (1,000-2,500) – Lot 3220

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3220	$1,150.00	BOER WAR LUDWIG LOEWE & CO. MODEL 1896 CARBINE. SN 199. Cal 7mm. Nice condition Mauser Model 1896 saddle ring carbine manufactured by Loewe Co. in Berlin. Carbine is SN 199, which falls into the Boer contract range, and is crown over “L” (Imperial German Army pattern) proofed with matching bolt assembly. All correct showing much service use. Additional markings lightly carved in left buttstock appear to be a unit or owners initials “3WYN”. Rear sight graduated to 1400 meters. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Overall good. Mechanically sound and fully functional. Bluing turning brown on most metal surfaces, approx 80% remaining. Some scattered speckling on trigger guard, floor plate, bands & buttplate. Bore is dark with strong lands & grooves, should clean up better. Stock shows much use with numerous light scratches, dings & handling marks. 4-53318 DW24 (1,000-2,500) – Lot 3220 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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BOER WAR LUDWIG LOEWE & CO. MODEL 1896 CARBINE.