RARE & VERY EARLY MAUSER M67 MAUSER-NORRIS PROTOTYPE RIFLE.

SN 12. Cal. 13.9mm. This prototype rifle has all metal parts completely in the white, except for the sight leaf & trigger. Although it is fully functional, the rifle lacks all markings as a prototype made before the conversion of French Chassepot rifles to this system was conceived by Norris. The SN “12” appears only on the three springs & one screwhead. Bbl length is 37″. The walnut stock is a converted percussion lock Wurttemberg M39 infantry rifle stock. Originally cut for a percussion lock, this area and one other have been neatly reclaimed by the insertion of new well-crafted walnut plug; the stock was then cut for the Mauser components. The rear sight is a quadrant-type graduated from 200-1000 meters. A small cartouche “T” (meaning unknown) appears on the bbl bands, buttplate, stock and trigger guard assembly. Because of the lack of any proof marks on the rifle, the manufacture location is unknown. Mauser-Norris M69 is remarkable for its single locking lug & split handle-mounted firing pin spring, with the firing pin located inside the bolt handle, and as the forerunner of all subsequent bolt action Mauser rifles from the M71 onwards. PROVENANCE: Ex Mauser collection. Ex Visser collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: All metal surfaces are crisp, sharp and show no evidence of wear to the orig in-the-white finish. Stock has light surface scratches with a modest number of compression marks, and a 1″ gouge on the small of the left side of the stock next to the rear of the bolt, and a 1-3/4″ crack on the running from the principal action screw forward on the right side of the stock. Bore appears shiny & crisp; muzzle & crown are in excellent condition. Mechanics are fully operational. This is a wonderful example of the rare Mauser-Norris rifle. 4-53140 JJW17 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 1355

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
	1355	$24,150.00	RARE & VERY EARLY MAUSER M67 MAUSER-NORRIS PROTOTYPE RIFLE. SN 12. Cal. 13.9mm. This prototype rifle has all metal parts completely in the white, except for the sight leaf & trigger. Although it is fully functional, the rifle lacks all markings as a prototype made before the conversion of French Chassepot rifles to this system was conceived by Norris. The SN “12” appears only on the three springs & one screwhead. Bbl length is 37″. The walnut stock is a converted percussion lock Wurttemberg M39 infantry rifle stock. Originally cut for a percussion lock, this area and one other have been neatly reclaimed by the insertion of new well-crafted walnut plug; the stock was then cut for the Mauser components. The rear sight is a quadrant-type graduated from 200-1000 meters. A small cartouche “T” (meaning unknown) appears on the bbl bands, buttplate, stock and trigger guard assembly. Because of the lack of any proof marks on the rifle, the manufacture location is unknown. Mauser-Norris M69 is remarkable for its single locking lug & split handle-mounted firing pin spring, with the firing pin located inside the bolt handle, and as the forerunner of all subsequent bolt action Mauser rifles from the M71 onwards. PROVENANCE: Ex Mauser collection. Ex Visser collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: All metal surfaces are crisp, sharp and show no evidence of wear to the orig in-the-white finish. Stock has light surface scratches with a modest number of compression marks, and a 1″ gouge on the small of the left side of the stock next to the rear of the bolt, and a 1-3/4″ crack on the running from the principal action screw forward on the right side of the stock. Bore appears shiny & crisp; muzzle & crown are in excellent condition. Mechanics are fully operational. This is a wonderful example of the rare Mauser-Norris rifle. 4-53140 JJW17 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 1355 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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RARE & VERY EARLY MAUSER M67 MAUSER-NORRIS PROTOTYPE RIFLE.