Cal. 8x57 (8mm Mauser). S# 1081. Bbl. 29". Standard Imperial Gew 98 sights. Mismatched numbers throughout with bolt handle numbered appearing scrubbed & trigger guard being Czech made. Receiver ring has Mauser Oberndorf markings with 1916 date. Right side of receiver has small Navy Arms import marking. Left side of receiver arsenal renumbered by Turks. Bolt & buttplate are in the white. Remaining metal parts have arsenal reblue finish. Beech stock set with bottom mounted sling provisions. Handguard is loose & rear band is stuck. Cleaning rod present. CONDITION: stock set shows an armorer patch repair ahead of trigger guard, some chipping, a few small cracks, scattered black staining, finish wear, dings, & handling marks. Metal retains 50% arsenal rework blue with some blued over pitting, light tool marks on receiver, overall fading, scattered oxidation, some dings & edge wear. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Bore shows worn rifling with scattered pitting, oxidation & dried grease. (25-3957/MJC). CURIO. $300-450.
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