December 10-13, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/12/2024
Manufactured circa 1930s in Czechoslovakia under contract for Persia, modern Iran. This example remains in classic configuration with full lustrous blued finish, protected blade front sight, Farsi numbered tangent rear sight, and 2-piece gloss finished finger groove walnut stocks. Receiver ring features the Persian crest. Matching Farsi serial numbers observed on receiver, bolt, and stock. No visible import markings. CONDITION: Excellent. Nearly all of the factory blue is retained throughout with light high edge silvering. Screws display strong straw coloring. Stocks are very good with scattered impressions and handling, rating slightly less than metal condition. Very good, strong bore. Action remains full of dried grease. Fine mechanics.
CORRECTION: This rifle is import marked on the underside of the barrel.
Caliber/Bore
7.92X57 MAUSER