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South African Boer Model 1896 Mauser Bolt Action Carbine

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:350.00 USD
South African Boer Model 1896 Mauser Bolt Action Carbine
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South African Boer Model 1896 Mauser Bolt Action Carbine, #5184, 7x57mm, 18.25" barrel, blued finish, hardwood stock, inverted " V" front sight and adjustable folding leaf rear sight. No receiver crest. Marked on left side receiver rail "DEUTSCHE WAFFEN-UND MUNITIONS FABRIKEN./BERLIN". Faint circled cartouche stamped into left side buttstock. Mismatched numbers on bolt handle and cleaning rod; matching numbers on trigger guard and magazine floorplate. Name carved into right side buttstock "C.L KRUGER". Condition overall is fair with the metal retaining approx. 70% finish with areas showing darkening and patina. Stock shows major damage, with impact marks and darkening at the top of the wrist, otherwise good, showing dents and scratches overall. Bore is poor with darkening and almost no remaining rifling. Safety lever is jammed in the fire position; it will not turn and needs adjustment to operate; otherwise, the action operates smoothly. No import marks. Est.: $700-$900. (C&R)