GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
UNUSUAL SHORT BARRELED TYPE L (AFRICAN) MODEL COMMERCIAL MAUSER CARBINE.MAUSERCOMMERCIAL BOLT790768X57MODERNCal. 8 x 57. .321 Groove diameter. 20" Tapered round bbl with one standing, two folding leaf rear sight, and typical Mauser front ramp holding silver bead, has usual SN and caliber marking on left rear. Standard length Model 98 action with stippled receiver ring is marked with proofs and SN on left, and "WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER - OBERNDORF a/n" on side wall. Bolt has typical pear-shaped knob. Bottom metal is fitted with dbl set triggers, and hinged floorplate with lever release. Lightly figured European walnut steel capped pistol grip stock measures 14-1/2" over orig horn buttplate with "WM" logo. Right side of butt is stamped "GERMANY". Stock features usual checkering at grip and forend, small right hand cheekpiece, and sling loops. Forend is unusual in that it is of dbl Schnabel type, with first Schnabel in usual place in front of checkering The second is 1" in front of sling loop at 2/3 length of bbl in African style. Stock extends another 3/8" beyond Schnabel, a very unusual configuration. This shaping appears to be factory original, as there would not be enough wood in this area to form Schnabel if stock was shortened from a typical type "S" carbine. Drop at heel: approx 3-1/4", drop at comb: approx 1-3/4". Weight: 6 lbs. 9 oz. LOP: 14-1/2". CONDITION: Very fine. Metal parts retain approx 80% of their orig blue. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig oil finish with numerous light marks and scratches. Checkering is lightly worn. Bore is excellent. Action is smooth. Set trigger works. Right side of bridge has been drilled and tapped for Lyman sight, plug screws installed. A neat lightweight rifle. 49940-8 MGM41 (3,500-6,500)