September 9, 10, & 11, 2025 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/9/2025
This fine big bore Mauser sporting rifle features an octagon to round barrel, a matted rib, a three leaf express rear sight, a ramp front sight, and a bolt peep sight. The walnut stock features a straight comb, small left side cheek piece, a blue buttplate with Mauser banner logo, metal grip cap, black fore-end tip and sling eyes. The beautiful hand checkering features very fine LPI mixed with oak leaves. The left side of barrel is also stamped with Mauser banner and proofs; the caliber ".400 Whelan" is misspelled as is the "Col T Whelan" on right side which also bears the Oberndorf stamp. CONDITION: Excellent. The barrel and frame retain majority of blue finish but floor plate is patina and the trigger guard is thinning. The butt plate retains 75% blue. Stock is excellent with minor impressions. Action is sound. Bore is bright.