November 15 & 16, 2022 Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/16/2022
Unique among Mosin Nagant variations, the vz.54 combined features found both on 91/30 and Mauser pattern rifles, creating a extremely intriguing sniper that was utilized by the Czechoslovakian National Army until the adoption of the Dragunov (SVD) during the 1970s. The left side of the receiver is stamped "she / 57" above the serial number, with small Czech proofs present overall. The left side of the receiver is fitted with a side-mounted scope rail, featuring a standard Czech 2.5x optic. Rifle is fitted with a heavy barrel and features a post front sight with a Mauser pattern sight hood. Other Mauser features include the upper handguard, rear sight assembly, receiver capture screws, as well as the sling loop on the left side of the buttstock. Bolt features a cutout slot, which allows for tightening of the scope mount. Matching numbers are present on the receiver, bolt, floorplate, upper handguard, as well as on the buttstock. Scope retains its brown leather and black rubber lens covers. CONDITION: Metal components retain the vast majority of their reapplied blue finish, exhibiting areas of inactive oxidation present beneath the finish as well as some light spots of wear from operation of the action. Mirror bore, exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Wood furniture exhibits some scattered dings and impressions, but is otherwise sturdy and serviceable. Optic is sharp and clear. Approximately 5,410 rifles were manufactured before production terminated in 1958, few examples of which made their way into the United States, making this a nice example of a hard to find and sought after rifle. MLW
Manufacturer
Czechoslovakia
