*MAUSER TYPE B SPORTER.

SN 9452. Cal. 8 x 57 J. 24″ Round tapered bbl is fitted with sleeved-on tangent curve rear sight and silver bead orig front in long matted ramp. A sling loop is soldered to bottom of bbl. Large ring 98 action is marked “WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER OBERNDORF a/n” on side wall. SN and proofs are on left receiver ring. Bolt with standard turned down pear shaped knob has typical gas relief ports on bottom. Bolt shroud has locking detent. Bottom metal does not have lock screws, and is fitted with double set triggers. Slightly stump figured European walnut round knob pistol grip stock of early style, with side panel, measures 13-3/4″ over Mauser checkered horn buttplate embossed with later large WM Mauser logo. Point pattern checkering with double line borders is at grip and a sling loop matching that on bbl is on toe line. Drop at heel: approx 3-1/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. This very rifle is pictured on p.407, fig.909 of Jon Speed’s book “Original Oberndorf Sporting Rifles”. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbl and action retain over 90% of their orig blue, with sight slide and bolt stop showing nearly all of their temper blue. Bottom metal retains perhaps 80% of its blue, silvered on sharp edges, and with some flecking. Stock retains nearly all of a well done rubbed oil refinish, sharp edges slightly rounded, and with a few subsequent marks. Buttplate does not fit well, and stock has been repaired at wrist. Checkering nicely re-cut, and toned back. Bore is excellent with a hint of frosting, strong sharp rifling throughout. Action is smooth. Set triggers work. 4-53584 MGM148 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 2284

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
	2284	$2,875.00	MAUSER TYPE B SPORTER. SN 9452. Cal. 8 x 57 J. 24″ Round tapered bbl is fitted with sleeved-on tangent curve rear sight and silver bead orig front in long matted ramp. A sling loop is soldered to bottom of bbl. Large ring 98 action is marked “WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER OBERNDORF a/n” on side wall. SN and proofs are on left receiver ring. Bolt with standard turned down pear shaped knob has typical gas relief ports on bottom. Bolt shroud has locking detent. Bottom metal does not have lock screws, and is fitted with double set triggers. Slightly stump figured European walnut round knob pistol grip stock of early style, with side panel, measures 13-3/4″ over Mauser checkered horn buttplate embossed with later large WM Mauser logo. Point pattern checkering with double line borders is at grip and a sling loop matching that on bbl is on toe line. Drop at heel: approx 3-1/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. This very rifle is pictured on p.407, fig.909 of Jon Speed’s book “Original Oberndorf Sporting Rifles”. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbl and action retain over 90% of their orig blue, with sight slide and bolt stop showing nearly all of their temper blue. Bottom metal retains perhaps 80% of its blue, silvered on sharp edges, and with some flecking. Stock retains nearly all of a well done rubbed oil refinish, sharp edges slightly rounded, and with a few subsequent marks. Buttplate does not fit well, and stock has been repaired at wrist. Checkering nicely re-cut, and toned back. Bore is excellent with a hint of frosting, strong sharp rifling throughout. Action is smooth. Set triggers work. 4-53584 MGM148 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 2284 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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*MAUSER TYPE B SPORTER.