December 20th 2014 Firearms (34)
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/19/2014
Serial No. C8239. Caliber 7x57 mm. A fairly rare example of a model 1912 Steyr Mauser bolt action sporting rifle with the Chilean crest and Modelo 1912 on receiver. The contract consisted of 37,500 rifles ordered in 1914 for the start of the first World War. This rifle is in superb condition with matching numbers on receiver, bolt, and stock. It has the perfect 1912 cartouche on left side of stock.. Wood is excellent. Receiver in finished in the white. Barrel retains approximately 85% high polish factory blue. Strong but dirty bore. Perfect action.