SPECTACULAR AND RARE MAUSER MODEL 87 BOLT ACTION CARBINE MADE FOR SULTAN ABDULHAMID II OF TURKEY.

SPECTACULAR AND RARE MAUSER MODEL 87 BOLT ACTION CARBINE MADE FOR SULTAN ABDULHAMID II OF TURKEY. SN NSN. Cal. 9.5 X 60R Turkish. This highly embellished, exquisitely detailed, and meticulously crafted carbine was undoubtedly ordered by Paul Mauser and presented to Sultan Abdulhamid II, (monogram “SA”, Sultan Abdulhamid, is relief inlaid in gold on trigger guard bow) after Mauser was awarded a Turkish contract in February 1887, for 500,000 rifles and 50,000 carbines by the Sultan. This huge contract provided several years of work for the Mauser company and resulted in a large expansion of the Mauser Works and the building of the so-called “Turkish Building” to house Turkish officials and inspectors during their many years in Germany. The Model 87 Turkish Mauser was very similar to the Model 71/84 carbine, except for its unusual short-lived caliber (9.5x60R designed by Paul Mauser and which he considered as the most efficient black powder rifle round) and secondary locking lug milled into rear of bolt and engaging recess at bottom of left bridge. In 1890 Turkey adopted the 7.65 x 53 cartridge and 1890 Mauser rifle. A provision of the original contract stated that Turkey was “to be informed of any rifle improvements patented by Paul Mauser during the contract period, and could require that these improvements be incorporated in the rifles still to be delivered, and that Turkey could require Mauser to complete the contract with any new model.” A total of approximately 270,000 Model 87 rifles and carbines were produced. With the adoption of the new Model 1890, most of the Model 1887’s were scrapped, and are quite scarce today. This particular unnumbered half-stocked carbine sporter has 20″ octagonal barrel mounted with one standing, two folding leaf rear sight, and iron blade front, dovetailed through top flat, which is inlaid in large 7″ panel in gold Germanic script “Waffenfabrik Mauser Oberndorf a/Neckar Deutsches Reich”. Model 87 action with tubular feed half magazine and typical magazine cut-off on left bridge, is fitted with gold-plated, double stage single trigger. Beautifully fiddle figured European walnut stock with right hand Bavarian cheekpiece ends in steel skeleton buttplate with 2″ rectangular area of wood exposed at butt. Rifle is fitted with gold-plated sling swivels, has carved horn extension to trigger guard bow forming pistol grip, schnabeled forend tip, and secondary attachment of stock to barrel of side nail through oval relief engraved silver escutcheons. Carbine is totally embellished from muzzle to butt with varied decoration of the highest order of craftsmanship, including relief carving and ivory inlay on stock, full relief engraving, multi-colored flush gold inlay, along with full relief gold inlay and highlighting of metal surfaces. Muzzle crown is relief acanthus engraved. Barrel is inlaid with 60% coverage yellow, bronze, and white colored gold acanthus filigree with floral highlights. A three colored spraying fountain is on top flat between rear sight and makers name. Action is deeply engraved in full relief large open scrolled acanthus with inlaid gold devices and highlights and has finely stippled background. A central gold flower is on left action wall. Bolt handle and bolt stop are engraved with relief floral motif, as are all screws. Trigger plate and trigger guard have matching relief acanthus, and trigger guard bow is gold inlaid with monogram “SA” (Sultan Abdulhamid II). Full relief carving of stock, around side panels, at grip, and extending over toe line to steel buttplate, is exceptionally well done large open scrolled acanthus with stippled background. Scrolled, shaded ivory inlay is at schnabeled forend tip, on side panels, and both sides of butt at about 50% coverage. Steel portions of buttplate continue the theme of gold highlighted full relief acanthus, wood portion with more inlaid ivory. Black buffalo horn trigger guard extension and pistol grip have delicate scrolls carved at rear extension, with gold-plated mounting screw having acorn shaped head installed behind grip. Quality of all work done on this carbine is of the highest order with exceptional detail. Drop at heel: Approx 3-1/8″. Drop at comb: Approx 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 13 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. PROVENANCE: Consignor states gun was liberated by a U.S. Air Force officer who is said to have purchased it from an official while on station in Turkey during the mid-1950’s. It has been handed down through the officer’s family until most recently. CONDITION: Excellent, as found, retaining over 80% of all its orig finishes, except gold-plating which shows some loss and flecking. Light French gray of action and bright polish of bolt has darkened to a very pleasing pewter gray, mostly from old congealed oil. Toe has small chip missing, with buttplate dented in. There is some minor moth damage to horn of trigger guard extension. Bore is excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Certainly the most highly embellished and inspired Mauser rifle ever encountered… The best of the best! 4-45698 MGM96 (100,000-200,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

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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	2469	$0.00	SPECTACULAR AND RARE MAUSER MODEL 87 BOLT ACTION CARBINE MADE FOR SULTAN ABDULHAMID II OF TURKEY. SN NSN. Cal. 9.5 X 60R Turkish. This highly embellished, exquisitely detailed, and meticulously crafted carbine was undoubtedly ordered by Paul Mauser and presented to Sultan Abdulhamid II, (monogram “SA”, Sultan Abdulhamid, is relief inlaid in gold on trigger guard bow) after Mauser was awarded a Turkish contract in February 1887, for 500,000 rifles and 50,000 carbines by the Sultan. This huge contract provided several years of work for the Mauser company and resulted in a large expansion of the Mauser Works and the building of the so-called “Turkish Building” to house Turkish officials and inspectors during their many years in Germany. The Model 87 Turkish Mauser was very similar to the Model 71/84 carbine, except for its unusual short-lived caliber (9.5x60R designed by Paul Mauser and which he considered as the most efficient black powder rifle round) and secondary locking lug milled into rear of bolt and engaging recess at bottom of left bridge. In 1890 Turkey adopted the 7.65 x 53 cartridge and 1890 Mauser rifle. A provision of the original contract stated that Turkey was “to be informed of any rifle improvements patented by Paul Mauser during the contract period, and could require that these improvements be incorporated in the rifles still to be delivered, and that Turkey could require Mauser to complete the contract with any new model.” A total of approximately 270,000 Model 87 rifles and carbines were produced. With the adoption of the new Model 1890, most of the Model 1887’s were scrapped, and are quite scarce today. This particular unnumbered half-stocked carbine sporter has 20″ octagonal barrel mounted with one standing, two folding leaf rear sight, and iron blade front, dovetailed through top flat, which is inlaid in large 7″ panel in gold Germanic script “Waffenfabrik Mauser Oberndorf a/Neckar Deutsches Reich”. Model 87 action with tubular feed half magazine and typical magazine cut-off on left bridge, is fitted with gold-plated, double stage single trigger. Beautifully fiddle figured European walnut stock with right hand Bavarian cheekpiece ends in steel skeleton buttplate with 2″ rectangular area of wood exposed at butt. Rifle is fitted with gold-plated sling swivels, has carved horn extension to trigger guard bow forming pistol grip, schnabeled forend tip, and secondary attachment of stock to barrel of side nail through oval relief engraved silver escutcheons. Carbine is totally embellished from muzzle to butt with varied decoration of the highest order of craftsmanship, including relief carving and ivory inlay on stock, full relief engraving, multi-colored flush gold inlay, along with full relief gold inlay and highlighting of metal surfaces. Muzzle crown is relief acanthus engraved. Barrel is inlaid with 60% coverage yellow, bronze, and white colored gold acanthus filigree with floral highlights. A three colored spraying fountain is on top flat between rear sight and makers name. Action is deeply engraved in full relief large open scrolled acanthus with inlaid gold devices and highlights and has finely stippled background. A central gold flower is on left action wall. Bolt handle and bolt stop are engraved with relief floral motif, as are all screws. Trigger plate and trigger guard have matching relief acanthus, and trigger guard bow is gold inlaid with monogram “SA” (Sultan Abdulhamid II). Full relief carving of stock, around side panels, at grip, and extending over toe line to steel buttplate, is exceptionally well done large open scrolled acanthus with stippled background. Scrolled, shaded ivory inlay is at schnabeled forend tip, on side panels, and both sides of butt at about 50% coverage. Steel portions of buttplate continue the theme of gold highlighted full relief acanthus, wood portion with more inlaid ivory. Black buffalo horn trigger guard extension and pistol grip have delicate scrolls carved at rear extension, with gold-plated mounting screw having acorn shaped head installed behind grip. Quality of all work done on this carbine is of the highest order with exceptional detail. Drop at heel: Approx 3-1/8″. Drop at comb: Approx 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 13 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. PROVENANCE: Consignor states gun was liberated by a U.S. Air Force officer who is said to have purchased it from an official while on station in Turkey during the mid-1950’s. It has been handed down through the officer’s family until most recently. CONDITION: Excellent, as found, retaining over 80% of all its orig finishes, except gold-plating which shows some loss and flecking. Light French gray of action and bright polish of bolt has darkened to a very pleasing pewter gray, mostly from old congealed oil. Toe has small chip missing, with buttplate dented in. There is some minor moth damage to horn of trigger guard extension. Bore is excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Certainly the most highly embellished and inspired Mauser rifle ever encountered… The best of the best! 4-45698 MGM96 (100,000-200,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 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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