May 13-15, 2025 Firearms and Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/15/2025
Manufactured in 1888 in classic military configuration. Matching full or partial serial numbers observed at cocking piece, safety, bolt guide, bolt handle, bolt, magazine cut off, receiver, barrel, rear sight, all 3 barrel bands, magazine cap, bottom metal, and action screws. Stock is marked with crisp German Empire view and acceptance stamps. CONDITION: Overall excellent, retaining the vast majority of the bright original bluing. Receiver is polished in the white, and appears to be the original polish. Stock is very good with areas of heavy handling marks mostly concentrated on rear of wrist and stock. Mechanically fine. Bore is bright with sharp rifling.