*◊ EXTREMELY RARE MAUSER PATENT M1913 SELF-LOADING SPORTING RIFLE WITH MOUNTING RAIL FOR A ZEISS SCOPE.

SN 152. Cal. 9X57mm. This rifle is one of a small handful of sporting self-loading rifles produced by Mauser in their developmental department under Paul Mauser’s personal supervision. Rifle has an oct bbl with an elevated rib having a length of 23-1/4″. It has 2 folding rear sight leafs, marked for 100 & 200 meters. The top flat surface on the bbl is lightly knurled & contains a panel marked “Waffenfabrik Mauser A.G. Oberndorf a.m. Neckar”. The left side of the receiver bears the engraved cursive inscription “Mauser’s Patent 1913”. There are no other inspection or proof marks on the rifle. It has a 5-rnd detachable box magazine. The walnut stock has a Monte Carlo cheekpiece. The wedge shaped telescopic sight rail for a Zeiss prismatic monocular sight is built into the rifle, but telescopic sight & mount are not present. The consignor reports that this rifle was made for a Mauser director and that the mechanism is an early precursor to the M1916 military self-loader, the inertially controlled roller cam locking flap action positioned behind the bolt being identical in function to the Aviator’s Carbine 1916. PROVENANCE: Ex Visser collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Metal parts retain approx 90% bluing. Magazine floorplate is turning brown. All other components except bolt are blued and retain 95% finish. Forend & grip of the stock are nicely checkered which has worn very little. Stock has orig finish & color which have nicely mellowed to a medium brown; and has minor dents & scratches, but no chips or cracks. Magazine is fully functional, but may be missing a small piece of metal on the rib riveted to the base. Bore is shiny with strong rifling. The front sight post is present, although the protective hood is not present. Mechanics are complete & fully functional. 4-53235 JJW13 (25,000-35,000) – Lot 1149

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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
	1149	$25,875.00	◊ EXTREMELY RARE MAUSER PATENT M1913 SELF-LOADING SPORTING RIFLE WITH MOUNTING RAIL FOR A ZEISS SCOPE. SN 152. Cal. 9X57mm. This rifle is one of a small handful of sporting self-loading rifles produced by Mauser in their developmental department under Paul Mauser’s personal supervision. Rifle has an oct bbl with an elevated rib having a length of 23-1/4″. It has 2 folding rear sight leafs, marked for 100 & 200 meters. The top flat surface on the bbl is lightly knurled & contains a panel marked “Waffenfabrik Mauser A.G. Oberndorf a.m. Neckar”. The left side of the receiver bears the engraved cursive inscription “Mauser’s Patent 1913”. There are no other inspection or proof marks on the rifle. It has a 5-rnd detachable box magazine. The walnut stock has a Monte Carlo cheekpiece. The wedge shaped telescopic sight rail for a Zeiss prismatic monocular sight is built into the rifle, but telescopic sight & mount are not present. The consignor reports that this rifle was made for a Mauser director and that the mechanism is an early precursor to the M1916 military self-loader, the inertially controlled roller cam locking flap action positioned behind the bolt being identical in function to the Aviator’s Carbine 1916. PROVENANCE: Ex Visser collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Metal parts retain approx 90% bluing. Magazine floorplate is turning brown. All other components except bolt are blued and retain 95% finish. Forend & grip of the stock are nicely checkered which has worn very little. Stock has orig finish & color which have nicely mellowed to a medium brown; and has minor dents & scratches, but no chips or cracks. Magazine is fully functional, but may be missing a small piece of metal on the rib riveted to the base. Bore is shiny with strong rifling. The front sight post is present, although the protective hood is not present. Mechanics are complete & fully functional. 4-53235 JJW13 (25,000-35,000) – Lot 1149 Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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*◊ EXTREMELY RARE MAUSER PATENT M1913 SELF-LOADING SPORTING RIFLE WITH MOUNTING RAIL FOR A ZEISS SCOPE.