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3421
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$1,150.00
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Revised: 3/7/2014
Please Note: Someone has contacted us to inform us that this gun could be an unmarked Haenel Model 1909. UNUSUAL UNMARKED MANNLICHER PROTOTYPE (?) SPORTING RIFLE.SN 26739. Cal. 9 x 57. High quality, unmarked, but obviously factory made, sporting rifle using Mannlicher action, has 23-1/2″ tapered round bbl fitted with sleeved-on block for one standing, one folding leaf U-notch rear sight, sling loop, and short ramped front sight base, which is fitted with silver bead. Removed from stock, bbl and action show German imperial proofs, and bottom of bbl is stamped with SN 26739. Mannlicher action has long bolt stop, and sidewall with thumb cut. Bolt is fitted with unusual commercial type pear-shaped turned down knob. Cocking piece has flat gas deflecting shield. Bottom metal with hinged floorplate and articulating beautifully made cartridge follower, has push button release detent to left of trigger guard bow, and is fitted with double set triggers. Classically shaped, light colored, and lightly fiddle figured European walnut stock features side panels, round knob pistol grip, swept right hand cheekpiece, schnabeled forend tip, and sling loop matching that on bbl. Stock measures 14-1/8″ over steel buttplate with widow’s peak, and features point pattern checkering at grip with broad mullered borders. Drop at heel: approx 2-7/8″. Drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. CONDITION: Excellent. Metal parts retain approx 90% orig blue with some silvering of high edges, some freckling and flaking of finish on trigger guard bow and floorplate. Stock retains most of its orig glossy oil finish, with numerous light marks and scratches. Area around buttplate is discolored from moisture. Bore is excellent, bright, sharp and shiny throughout. Action and set triggers are crisp. Neat and very rare. 4-50177 MGM26 (1,200-2,200) – Lot 3421
Auction: Firearms - Spring 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. |