April 11-13, 2023 Firearms and Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/12/2023
MS420 single shot .22 LR rifle manufactured by Mauser for commercial sales. The receiver bears the Mauser banner logo over the chamber, with Mauser's manufacturer information on the left. Combination of crown over "B", "U", and "G" proofs are present on the receiver, barrel, and bolt handle. Underside of buttstock is mounted with a thin metal plaque that is marked with the coat of arms of the city Leipzig and reads "1934" above "20 . DEUTSCHES . BUNDESSCHIESSEN . LEIPZIG" around the outer edge. Right side of stock bears the Mauser banner logo followed by an empty shallow cutout, appearing to have been for another plaque at one point in time. Metal components are blued, with the receiver housed within a solid walnut stock. Matching numbers are present on the receiver, barrel, trigger guard, safety switch, bolt, bolt handle, as well as on the interior of the stock. CONDITION: Metal components retain large amounts of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting areas of wear and thinning showing through to gray and brown patinas, light surface level oxidation, as well as some impressions at the chamber around the Mauser banner logo. Bolt handle exhibits moderate oxidation, but should clean up nicely. Brilliant mirror bore, exhibiting well defined lands and grooves throughout. Stock shows scattered nicks, marks, and dings from storage and handling, with a crack present to the rear right side behind the receiver, as well as at the safety switch.