*RARE RHEINMETALL SEMI-AUTO CARBINE.

*RARE RHEINMETALL SEMI-AUTO CARBINE. SN 1901. Cal. 32 ACP. Unusual little carbine with 18-3/4″ rnd bbl, dovetailed front sight with fixed rear sight. Mounted with nicely figured European walnut with tiny schnable tipped forearm, checkered on bottom, and a checkered, round knob, pistol grip stock with serrated horn buttplate. Accompanied by one orig staggered column detachable magazine. This carbine was built on a Dreyse Patent in Austria in the early 20th century and bears various Austrian proofmarks. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including magazine. Metal retains most of its orig rust blue finish with scattered fine pitting on left side. Stock has a repaired chip back of top tang, otherwise wood is sound with minor nicks and retains most of its orig finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-33962 JR16 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

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
	304	$1,782.00	RARE RHEINMETALL SEMI-AUTO CARBINE. SN 1901. Cal. 32 ACP. Unusual little carbine with 18-3/4″ rnd bbl, dovetailed front sight with fixed rear sight. Mounted with nicely figured European walnut with tiny schnable tipped forearm, checkered on bottom, and a checkered, round knob, pistol grip stock with serrated horn buttplate. Accompanied by one orig staggered column detachable magazine. This carbine was built on a Dreyse Patent in Austria in the early 20th century and bears various Austrian proofmarks. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including magazine. Metal retains most of its orig rust blue finish with scattered fine pitting on left side. Stock has a repaired chip back of top tang, otherwise wood is sound with minor nicks and retains most of its orig finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-33962 JR16 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 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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