^Lot 518 Chinese Model 21 Mauser Bolt Action Short Rifle

Chinese Model 21 Mauser Bolt Action Short Rifle, #10719, 8mm cal., 23.6'' barrel, blue finish, hardwood stock and handguard, inverted-''V'' front sight, adjustable tangent rear sight with ''V''-notched groove, graduated to 2000 meters. Includes steel cleaning rod. Top of the receiver ring is marked with Chinese characters for Model 21 rifle; circular Chinese stamp on right side of the buttstock. Import marked on right side of the barrel. Metal shows evidence of cleaning and has a mostly dark patina. Wood is in poor condition and has numerous dents and scratches throughout, with several cracks at the toe, and crack on top of the wrist. Action functions well. Bore is dark, frosted, and in poor condition; rifling is visible. Est.: $200-$300. (C&R/PPT)