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1306
$3,105.00

*COMMERCIAL ORIGINAL MAUSER TYPE S CARBINE WITH SCOPE. SN 79084. Cal. 8 x 57 (Bore diameter .322). 20″ Round barrel has one standing, 2 folding rear sight, and long checkered ramp w/ side dovetailed bead front. Commercial action w/ stippled receiver ring has BU proofs and SN on ring, and “Waffenfabrik Mauser – Oberndorf a/ N” on left side. Pear shaped knob has checkered panels on top and bottom, and is slightly cut away on handle to clear scope w/ proofs and matching SN on bolt root. Bottom metal has hinged floor plate w/ lever release and double set triggers. Streaked European walnut pistol grip full length double schnabel stock measures 14-1/2″ over checkered horn butt plate w/ “W M” embossed logo and features sling bows, steel grip cap, and approx 20 LPI checkering w/ double line borders. Weight: 6 lbs 11 oz. Weight w/ scope: 7 lbs 8 oz. Leupold Vari X II 2 X 7 scope w/ duplex reticle has custom claw mounts in custom bases which look like the work of New England Custom Gun. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Barrel and receiver retain virtually all of a re-blue. Stock has most of a refinish w/ a few small nicks and dings. Checkering is slightly worn and dirty, and has not been re-cut. Bottom metal has 70% original blue turning to gray. Fire blue has been redone on bolt stop, and action screws. Floor plate lever retains 50% original. Bore is excellent, bright and shiny. Scope is excellent, w/ few light marks. Optics are clear. Type S carbines are fairly scarce, and make great little woods rifles. 4-37418 MGM51 (3,000-5,000)


Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009
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