*HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION MAUSER TYPE B SPORTER.

SN 69993. Cal. 7 x 57. 24″ Round tapered bbl is fitted with sleeved-on tangent curve rear sight and silver bead orig front in long matted ramp with sight protector. A sling loop is sleeved-on to bbl. Large ring 98 intermediate length action is marked “WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER A-G. OBERNDORF a-n” on long receiver ring, and on side wall without “A-G”. SN and proofs are on left receiver ring with SN and caliber on left side of bbl. Bolt has standard turned down pear shaped knob and is fitted with long cocking piece. Bottom metal is of typical commercial style with lever release for hinged floorplate, and is fitted with double set triggers. Plain European walnut horn capped pistol grip stock measures 14″ over Mauser checkered horn buttplate embossed with later large “WM” Mauser logo. Stock features right hand cheekpiece, point pattern checkering with double line borders at grip and a sling loop matching that on bbl on toe line. Forend is considerably tapered and ends in small schnabel. This unusual treatment appears to be factory original. Drop at heel: approx 2-13/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 7 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining approx 95% orig blue with only some slight silvering and minor flecking. Front portion of bottom metal has some considerable flecking. Temper blue on sight slide, bolt stop, and floorplate latch is excellent with only some slight silvering and minor loss from flaking. Stock retains nearly all its orig varnish with numerous light marks and scratches, and a few dings in checkering, which is clean, and only slightly worn. Bore is excellent, bright, sharp, and shiny throughout. Action is smooth. A fine unusual example of an early Type B, in arguably the best all around Mauser caliber offered. 4-53585 MGM161 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 2283

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
	2283	$3,450.00	HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION MAUSER TYPE B SPORTER. SN 69993. Cal. 7 x 57. 24″ Round tapered bbl is fitted with sleeved-on tangent curve rear sight and silver bead orig front in long matted ramp with sight protector. A sling loop is sleeved-on to bbl. Large ring 98 intermediate length action is marked “WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER A-G. OBERNDORF a-n” on long receiver ring, and on side wall without “A-G”. SN and proofs are on left receiver ring with SN and caliber on left side of bbl. Bolt has standard turned down pear shaped knob and is fitted with long cocking piece. Bottom metal is of typical commercial style with lever release for hinged floorplate, and is fitted with double set triggers. Plain European walnut horn capped pistol grip stock measures 14″ over Mauser checkered horn buttplate embossed with later large “WM” Mauser logo. Stock features right hand cheekpiece, point pattern checkering with double line borders at grip and a sling loop matching that on bbl on toe line. Forend is considerably tapered and ends in small schnabel. This unusual treatment appears to be factory original. Drop at heel: approx 2-13/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 7 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining approx 95% orig blue with only some slight silvering and minor flecking. Front portion of bottom metal has some considerable flecking. Temper blue on sight slide, bolt stop, and floorplate latch is excellent with only some slight silvering and minor loss from flaking. Stock retains nearly all its orig varnish with numerous light marks and scratches, and a few dings in checkering, which is clean, and only slightly worn. Bore is excellent, bright, sharp, and shiny throughout. Action is smooth. A fine unusual example of an early Type B, in arguably the best all around Mauser caliber offered. 4-53585 MGM161 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 2283 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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*HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION MAUSER TYPE B SPORTER.