HISTORIC PROTOTYPE MAUSER-MILANOVICH 10.15MM M78 SERBIAN RIFLE.

HISTORIC PROTOTYPE MAUSER-MILANOVICH 10.15MM M78 SERBIAN RIFLE. SN NSN. Cal. 10.15mm. Exceptionally nice Serbian Mauser-Milovanovich M78 rifle prototype, no SN. Receiver in the white, is marked on the left side “GEBR.MAUSER & CIE OBERNDORF A/N.WURTTENBERG 1878”. Has blued flip-up rear tangent sight which is ungraduated and unfinished indicating the prototype status of this rifle. Mechanics and action are crisp. Full-length stock is in very nice condition. Includes orig cleaning rod. Outstanding condition prototype intended for the Serbian Government but retained in the Mauser factory in Paul Mauser’s personal collection. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess, Ex-Visser collection, ex-Paul Mauser Oberndorf factory collection. CONDITION: Overall excellent. 99% orig blue. Slight wear at sharp edges. Bore is excellent with strong rifling. Stock has a few moderate dents on left side, but overall very good to excellent orig condition. 4-53139 DW65 (8,000-12,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013

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
	3150	$16,100.00	HISTORIC PROTOTYPE MAUSER-MILANOVICH 10.15MM M78 SERBIAN RIFLE. SN NSN. Cal. 10.15mm. Exceptionally nice Serbian Mauser-Milovanovich M78 rifle prototype, no SN. Receiver in the white, is marked on the left side “GEBR.MAUSER & CIE OBERNDORF A/N.WURTTENBERG 1878”. Has blued flip-up rear tangent sight which is ungraduated and unfinished indicating the prototype status of this rifle. Mechanics and action are crisp. Full-length stock is in very nice condition. Includes orig cleaning rod. Outstanding condition prototype intended for the Serbian Government but retained in the Mauser factory in Paul Mauser’s personal collection. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess, Ex-Visser collection, ex-Paul Mauser Oberndorf factory collection. CONDITION: Overall excellent. 99% orig blue. Slight wear at sharp edges. Bore is excellent with strong rifling. Stock has a few moderate dents on left side, but overall very good to excellent orig condition. 4-53139 DW65 (8,000-12,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013 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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