2288

$1,437.50

*M. AMRUSCH MAUSER 98 SPORTER WITH FULL LENGTH STOCK.

SN 1014. (stamped on toe line of stock) Cal. 8 x 57. 21-1/2″ Tapered round bbl is fitted with island base and front ramp for one standing rear, and silver bead front, sights. Mauser 98 action has been fitted with claw bases. Tang safety has been installed. Bolt handle is butter knife style, and military bottom metal has been converted to hinged floorplate with lever release, set triggers added, and shotgun type trigger guard installed. Action and floorplate are engraved with acanthus leaves which surround rendition of bugling stag on floorplate, which is also marked “M. Amrusch Gmunden”. Well marbled and lightly fiddle figured European walnut full length stock measures 13-3/4″ over serrated horn buttplate, and features right hand Tyrolean cheekpiece, point pattern checkering with broad, flat mullered borders, and Mannlicher type sling bail and eye. The salient features of this rifle are grip cap and forend tip formed from stag antler crowns. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. CONDITION: Very fine. Metal parts retain most of their orig finish with considerable silvering, mostly on floorplate. Stock retains over 90% of its orig finish with numerous light and deep handling marks, scratches, and dents. Bore is fine, shiny with some light pitting. Action is smooth. Safety and set triggers work. 4-51993 MGM107 (1,500-2,000) – Lot 2288

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

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