^Lot 205 Scarce Boer War Era Loewe Model 1896 Mauser Bolt Action Carbine

Scarce Boer War Era Loewe Model 1896 Mauser Bolt Action Carbine, #1482, 7x57mm,18" barrel, blued finish, straight grip hardwood stock with rear swivel on left side of the buttstock, inverted-V front sight with small undercut, and adjustable folding leaf rear sight graduated to 1400 meters. No markings on receiver ring. Left side of the receiver rail is marked "MOD. MAUSER 1896 / LUDW. LOEWE & CO. BERLIN". There is a small "crowned" gothic letter proof under the serial number and on the bolt handle. Parts with visible numbers are matching. Import marked on left side of the barrel. Includes cleaning rod and original brown leather sling. Sling is in good condition, showing moderate age and wear. Rifle is in antique good overall condition. Metal with a mostly brown patina. Stock with numerous dents and scratches throughout. Additionally, there is a chip forming at the upper buttplate tang where a " wide top layer of the wood has started to lift. Action functions smoothly; safety is a little stiff. Bore is dark, frosted, and has rings of erosion scattered throughout, with worn rifling. Est.: $1,000-$1,500. (C&R)