*◊ EXTREMELY RARE MAUSER M1916 SELF-LOADING INFANTRY RIFLE.

SN S272K. Cal. 7.92. This extremely rare (one of two known) self-loading full-length infantry self-loading rifle is marked on the left side of the receiver “Waffenfabrik Mauser A.G. Oberndorf a.N. Mauser’s Patent 1916”. SN “S272K”. Military sights graduated from 200-2000 meters. A faint Mauser trademark cartouche is stamped on the right side of the buttstock. There are no other markings on the handguard or stock. SN is stamped on the receiver ring. Caliber marking “7.90” is stamped on the left side of the receiver. This gun has no visible proof marks or acceptance marks, except for the buttplate. SN “272” is stamped on trigger guard. This rifle utilizes the same system of transverse moving locking flaps located behind the bolt as the better known Fliegerselbstladekarabiner 16 (FSlK 16 – Aviator’s Self-loading Carbine 1916) and has the same cocking lever mounted on the bolt in the center of the receiver. The serial number is also in the same “K” suffixed range as the Aviator’s Carbines. Both this pattern rifle and the carbine are illustrated in the Mauser handbook for this weapon system. Cleaning rod is not orig to the rifle. Bbl length is 25-1/2″. Rifle accepts the standard German WWI bayonet mounting system. The consignor noted that this experimental infantry rifle version was used by the Kaiser’s Imperial Liebgarde for a short period of time, ca. 1916, and that the only other known example has the contiguous serial number S273K (restocked). PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: The metal on the rifle show very little wear & retain 95% of their finish. There are very minor scratches & dents to the walnut stock & handguard. Bore is shiny & bright with strong rifling. Mechanics are tight & functional. This rifle appear to be in almost unfired condition. 4-53232 JJW11 (35,000-55,000) – Lot 1150

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
	1150	$43,125.00	◊ EXTREMELY RARE MAUSER M1916 SELF-LOADING INFANTRY RIFLE. SN S272K. Cal. 7.92. This extremely rare (one of two known) self-loading full-length infantry self-loading rifle is marked on the left side of the receiver “Waffenfabrik Mauser A.G. Oberndorf a.N. Mauser’s Patent 1916”. SN “S272K”. Military sights graduated from 200-2000 meters. A faint Mauser trademark cartouche is stamped on the right side of the buttstock. There are no other markings on the handguard or stock. SN is stamped on the receiver ring. Caliber marking “7.90” is stamped on the left side of the receiver. This gun has no visible proof marks or acceptance marks, except for the buttplate. SN “272” is stamped on trigger guard. This rifle utilizes the same system of transverse moving locking flaps located behind the bolt as the better known Fliegerselbstladekarabiner 16 (FSlK 16 – Aviator’s Self-loading Carbine 1916) and has the same cocking lever mounted on the bolt in the center of the receiver. The serial number is also in the same “K” suffixed range as the Aviator’s Carbines. Both this pattern rifle and the carbine are illustrated in the Mauser handbook for this weapon system. Cleaning rod is not orig to the rifle. Bbl length is 25-1/2″. Rifle accepts the standard German WWI bayonet mounting system. The consignor noted that this experimental infantry rifle version was used by the Kaiser’s Imperial Liebgarde for a short period of time, ca. 1916, and that the only other known example has the contiguous serial number S273K (restocked). PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: The metal on the rifle show very little wear & retain 95% of their finish. There are very minor scratches & dents to the walnut stock & handguard. Bore is shiny & bright with strong rifling. Mechanics are tight & functional. This rifle appear to be in almost unfired condition. 4-53232 JJW11 (35,000-55,000) – Lot 1150 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 M1916 SELF-LOADING INFANTRY RIFLE.