GUN FALL 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, October 5, 2015.
DWM 7MM M1893 EXPERIMENTAL/PROTOTYPE RIFLE.DWM1893107 MMCal. 7mm. Very rare DWM Model 1893 trials rifle with prototype flip-up combination front sight/muzzle cover. Left side receiver marked "DEUTSCHE WAFFEN-UND MUNITIONS FABRIKEN, BERLIN.". No SN on receiver, trigger guard marked "78" and floorplate marked "21". Bolt in the white and rough, unmarked and unnumbered. Remainder of metal parts are blued with black enamel overspray with some decorative factory embossing on top and sides. Two-position rear flip-up sight. Has unique combination bayonet lug/endcap/muzzle cover/automatic front sight which was ultimately not adopted for general production, the muzzle cover pivoting up through 90 degrees as first pressure on the trigger is taken up to present the barleycorn foresight for aiming, while allowing the bore to be protected from dust and sand at all other times. Full walnut stock has decorative checkering at the wrist. Unique piece that would be a centerpiece in any Mauser collection. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Overall good. Bore is dark, strong rifling and grooves; should clean up. Stock has one filled hole on the bottom (prior old swing swivel), and few scratches and dings. Small chip near in handguard near front muzzle. 43475-841 DW57 (1,750-3,750)