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2502
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$5,015.00
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*RARE MODEL 1921 SCHMIDT & HABERMANN K MAUSER RETAILED BY WAFFEN-SCHREIBER WITH SCOPE.SN 43401. (On bottom of bbl, and visible on left side of action when removed from stock) Cal. .22 HP. 22″ Half octagon/ half round bbl with integral matted rib, is engraved “Waffen-Schreiber, Wurzburg” in milled out portion. A single standing leaf rear sight with screw elevation adjustment, is dovetailed through rear portion of rib. Front portion is raised forming base for front silver bead. Sling loop is soldered to bottom of bbl. Bottom of bbl is stamped with German proofs for 5.6 x 52, with SN and proof date of 2/38. Left rear of bbl is stamped “2”. Rare, blued Schmidt & Habermann produced short action has solid left side wall, and integral square boss on receiver ring to aid in mounting scope. This action is fitted with claw bases. Blued bolt with simplified shroud and knurled cocking piece with latch (a Schmidt & Habermann signature) has low forged bolt handle with round knurled knob. Most S&H rifles have a butter knife type handle, however this handle appears original, and last digits of SN are stamped on root. Bottom metal has hinged floorplate retained by pivoting lever. Double set triggers are fitted, as is a shotgun style trigger guard. A Greener type side safety is fitted with button on right. Action is engraved with stamped geometric and floral borders, bottom metal with sprays of typical Germanic scroll. Lightly figured European walnut sunburst horn capped pistol grip stock measures 14-1/2″ over black Pachmayr rifle pad. Stock features horn tip on long forend, point pattern checkering with line borders at forend and grip, and a sling loop on toe line. Drop at heel: approx 2-7/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-1/2″. Weight without scope: 7 lbs 2 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Hensoldt Dialytan 4X scope with fine crosshair and double dot reticle is in old Redfield rings with modified Redfield base fitted to orig claw bases. Scope must be removed from Redfield base before the base can be removed from claw bases. PROVENANCE: Richard Schreiber Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Metal parts retain 90 – 95% of what appears to be their orig bright immersion blue with light silvering on sharp edges. Stock retains what appears to be nearly all of its orig finish with numerous light marks and scratches. Pad is an obvious replacement. Bore is excellent, bright, sharp, and shiny throughout. Action is smooth. Scope is excellent with some cleaned rust on front turret. Optics clear. A scarce Mauser variant. 4-46002 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2502
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. |