^Lot 645 Golden State Arms Santa Fe Model 1946 Bolt Action Mauser Rifle

Golden State Arms Santa Fe Model 1946 Bolt Action Mauser Rifle, #L209, .30-06 cal., 22'' barrel, blue finish. The smooth walnut one-piece Monte Carlo stock has sling swivels and Santa Fe marked ventilated rubber recoil pad, providing a 14.25'' LOP. Rifle also features a ramped blade front sight, folding rear sight, and drilled and tapped receiver. Contoured replacement bolt handle is in the white. Visible numbers do not match. Factory markings are clear, including proof marks on left side of the barrel. Rifle is in excellent overall condition, retaining approx 98%-99% finish, with only light handling marks, and minor edgewear on the trigger guard. Stock is excellent with intermittent light storage marks. Action functions smoothly. Bore is mirror bright with excellent rifling, showing little use. Golden State was an early post-WWII importer of surplus rifles and converted sporters, like this example on a Spanish Santa Barbara action. Est.: $300-$500. (C&R/PPT)