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Mauser Banner Wehrmannsgewehr 8.15x46Rmm

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:875.00 USD Estimated At:1,750.00 - 2,500.00 USD
Mauser Banner Wehrmannsgewehr 8.15x46Rmm
SN: 113555 German single shot bolt action rifle, patterned as closely as possible after the Gewehr 98 military rifle, the "Wehrmannsgewehr" was intended for civilian or paramilitary target practice, using the commercial 8.15x46 cartridge instead of the 7.92x57, which was restricted post-WWI. Features blued finish, approx 29.5" barrel, military style stock with handguard, manual safety, blade front sight, tangent type rear sight with windage adjustable notch. Retains provision for cleaning rod (rod missing). Bayonet lug has been removed from stock cap. No magazine, triggerguard only as bottom metal; action has a tray for placing a single cartridge to be picked up by the bolt. Rear swivel is missing; takes a detachable style that can be attached at rear swivel or front of triggerguard. Bore is excellent. Retains 90% original finish with bare metal showing on sharp edges, several small rub spots on barrel, around bolt body from operation. Stock is excellent, with sharp finger grooves and even smooth semi-gloss finish; stock has small dents and dings in multiple places. Rear band spring is pushed into its slot and does not adequately keep the band from moving. Metal stock disk at right side of butt is blank. Mauser banner on receiver. No import marks observed. Condition is NRA Fine ***C&R Firearm*** [From the Jim Wilkinson Rifle Ranch Collection]