*◊ MASSIVE WORLD WAR I MAUSER T-GEWEHR ANTI TANK RIFLE.

SN 1029. Cal. 13mm. Excellent T-Gewehr anti-tank rifle made by Mauser-Werke, Oberndorf in 1918 to counter newly developed Allied tanks. The T-Gewehr was essentially a single shot, upsized Mauser 98 but was the first of its kind officially adopted and used in the last part of WWI in an attempt to provide German dismounted troops a man portable anti-tank weapon. The T-Gewehr uses the large 13mm steel cored, high velocity, armor piercing bullet which was effective against early armor plate of WWI tanks which rarely exceeded 12 mm thickness. The weapon is quite heavy and offered brutal recoil. Approximately 15,000 were produced before the end of the war and many were brought back as souvenirs and put on display in museums and local VFW posts but are rarely offered in the market today. This all matching example is SN 1029 and is complete and mechanically functional. The top receiver is marked with the Mauser Barrel trademark and the date 1918. The bbl and all major components including the stock and trigger guard screws are likewise numbered to the gun. The stock is the one-piece pattern. The flip-up tangent rear sight is graduated to 500 meters. Front band also serves as an attaching platform for the standard MG08/15 folded/riveted sheet steel pattern bi-pod. The hand grip & 2-pc hardwood stock are correct, present well, are Imperial proofed and remnants of British capture inscription which is dated “23-3-18” remains on left butt, and what appears to be the remains of an inventory number on the right butt. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Overall excellent. Blued components retain approximately 70% finish. Receiver & bolt in the white have scattered speckling & patina. Bore is bright, shiny with strong lands & grooves. 4-52021 (9,000-14,000) – Lot 2322

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
	2322	$10,100.00	◊ MASSIVE WORLD WAR I MAUSER T-GEWEHR ANTI TANK RIFLE. SN 1029. Cal. 13mm. Excellent T-Gewehr anti-tank rifle made by Mauser-Werke, Oberndorf in 1918 to counter newly developed Allied tanks. The T-Gewehr was essentially a single shot, upsized Mauser 98 but was the first of its kind officially adopted and used in the last part of WWI in an attempt to provide German dismounted troops a man portable anti-tank weapon. The T-Gewehr uses the large 13mm steel cored, high velocity, armor piercing bullet which was effective against early armor plate of WWI tanks which rarely exceeded 12 mm thickness. The weapon is quite heavy and offered brutal recoil. Approximately 15,000 were produced before the end of the war and many were brought back as souvenirs and put on display in museums and local VFW posts but are rarely offered in the market today. This all matching example is SN 1029 and is complete and mechanically functional. The top receiver is marked with the Mauser Barrel trademark and the date 1918. The bbl and all major components including the stock and trigger guard screws are likewise numbered to the gun. The stock is the one-piece pattern. The flip-up tangent rear sight is graduated to 500 meters. Front band also serves as an attaching platform for the standard MG08/15 folded/riveted sheet steel pattern bi-pod. The hand grip & 2-pc hardwood stock are correct, present well, are Imperial proofed and remnants of British capture inscription which is dated “23-3-18” remains on left butt, and what appears to be the remains of an inventory number on the right butt. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Overall excellent. Blued components retain approximately 70% finish. Receiver & bolt in the white have scattered speckling & patina. Bore is bright, shiny with strong lands & grooves. 4-52021 (9,000-14,000) – Lot 2322 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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*◊ MASSIVE WORLD WAR I MAUSER T-GEWEHR ANTI TANK RIFLE.