*◊ SPECTACULAR M1905 MANNLICHER, ARGENTINE CONTRACT.

SN 3361. Cal. 7.63 Mannlicher. All orig M1905 Mannlicher, Argentine contract, with short frame toe. Standard features include a 6-1/4″ bbl having a drift adjustable front sight and a fixed rear sight. Full SN is repeated on the left side of bbl and chamber. On the left side of the sideplate is a 5-line address “SYSTEM / MANNLICHER / Md. 1905 / WAFFENFABRIK / STEYR”. The full SN was applied horizontally on the bottom of the sideplate, just forward of the serrations. Just above is the number “0739”, which is the issue number. The large vertically oval Argentine crest is on the right side of the sideplate. Major parts are rust blued with the safety, hammer, trigger, and sideplate release remaining in the white. Freshened grip screws are also in the white. Removing the sideplate shows all matching small parts. Each of the grips is factory numbered with a “61″. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Bright 99% orig rust blue with minimal sharp edge wear and freckling. Small parts in white with minor staining and toning. Grips with orig varnish and deeply cut serrations. Near mirror bore with strong rifling and perfect manual mechanics. One of the best all orig Argentine contract M1905s in existence. 4-52227 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 2217

Auction: Firearms - March 2015

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
	2217	$4,025.00	◊ SPECTACULAR M1905 MANNLICHER, ARGENTINE CONTRACT. SN 3361. Cal. 7.63 Mannlicher. All orig M1905 Mannlicher, Argentine contract, with short frame toe. Standard features include a 6-1/4″ bbl having a drift adjustable front sight and a fixed rear sight. Full SN is repeated on the left side of bbl and chamber. On the left side of the sideplate is a 5-line address “SYSTEM / MANNLICHER / Md. 1905 / WAFFENFABRIK / STEYR”. The full SN was applied horizontally on the bottom of the sideplate, just forward of the serrations. Just above is the number “0739”, which is the issue number. The large vertically oval Argentine crest is on the right side of the sideplate. Major parts are rust blued with the safety, hammer, trigger, and sideplate release remaining in the white. Freshened grip screws are also in the white. Removing the sideplate shows all matching small parts. Each of the grips is factory numbered with a “61″. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Bright 99% orig rust blue with minimal sharp edge wear and freckling. Small parts in white with minor staining and toning. Grips with orig varnish and deeply cut serrations. Near mirror bore with strong rifling and perfect manual mechanics. One of the best all orig Argentine contract M1905s in existence. 4-52227 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 2217 Auction: Firearms - March 2015 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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*◊ SPECTACULAR M1905 MANNLICHER, ARGENTINE CONTRACT.