RARE ISHCHEVSK ARSENAL MOISIN NAGANT WWI GERMAN CONVERSION TO 7.92MM.

SN 54898. Cal. 7.92 MM. 29″ rnd bbl with oct chamber. Adjustable rear sight. English numerals have been X’d out, and Farsi numerals have been added indicating onward supply to Turkey after conversion by Germany subsequent to capture. Cyrillic logo above chamber. Imperial proofs on right of chamber and top of bayonet lug. German numbered matching bbl and receiver. Bolt has orig numbers lined out, and German numbers added to match. Floorplate and buttplate do not match. Hardwood stock. Orig cleaning rod. Canvas sling. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good retaining 25% orig blue with corrosion and light pitting overall. Bore has light wear. Stock is worn with light nicks and dings overall. There are a few scattered deep gouges. Sling has light wear from use and has darkened with age. Mechanics are good. 43475-853 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3727

Auction: Firearms - October 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
	3727	$3,910.00	RARE ISHCHEVSK ARSENAL MOISIN NAGANT WWI GERMAN CONVERSION TO 7.92MM. SN 54898. Cal. 7.92 MM. 29″ rnd bbl with oct chamber. Adjustable rear sight. English numerals have been X’d out, and Farsi numerals have been added indicating onward supply to Turkey after conversion by Germany subsequent to capture. Cyrillic logo above chamber. Imperial proofs on right of chamber and top of bayonet lug. German numbered matching bbl and receiver. Bolt has orig numbers lined out, and German numbers added to match. Floorplate and buttplate do not match. Hardwood stock. Orig cleaning rod. Canvas sling. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good retaining 25% orig blue with corrosion and light pitting overall. Bore has light wear. Stock is worn with light nicks and dings overall. There are a few scattered deep gouges. Sling has light wear from use and has darkened with age. Mechanics are good. 43475-853 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3727 Auction: Firearms - October 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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RARE ISHCHEVSK ARSENAL MOISIN NAGANT WWI GERMAN CONVERSION TO 7.92MM.