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*UNUSUAL MAUSER TYPE B SPORTING RIFLE WITH SCOPE.

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:1,500.00 USD Estimated At:3,000.00 - 5,000.00 USD
*UNUSUAL MAUSER TYPE B SPORTING RIFLE WITH SCOPE.
SN 104390. Cal. 8 x 60 Magnum. Typical type "B" rifle having late style 24" bbl, with three leaf rear sight, sleeved-on sling loop, and long checkered front ramp, which is somewhat different in that it is fitted with a push-button detent to make longitudinally dovetailed beads easily interchangeable. Standard length action is marked "Waffenfabrik Mauser - Oberndorf A/N" on left side, and has been fitted with claw scope bases. The bolt, with matching numbers to action, is unusual in that it has a type "M" butter-knife handle. Bottom metal has typical lever release to hinged floorplate, and is fitted with double set triggers. Well figured European walnut stock has standard cheekpiece, checkering, and steel grip cap, but is fitted with type "M" steel buttplate with trap, the cover of which is engraved with Mauser logo. Hensoldt Duralyt 6 X rail scope with three post reticle is fitted with claw mounts, rear mount adjustable for windage. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/4", drop at comb: approx 1-5/8". Weight: 8 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-3/4". CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 85 - 90% orig blue, and most of its orig stock finish, both with a number of minor marks from normal handling and use. Lacquer finish of scope is in same basic condition. Optics are clear. Bore is excellent, bright and shiny with sharp rifling throughout. The 8 x 60 mag approaches the .300 H & H mag in ballistics. A neat, specially ordered rifle easily converted to 8mm/ 06. 4-48677 MGM6