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Lot 755: Two Col. Hub Zemke FN Mauser Rifles

Two Famed World War II Fighter Pilot Colonel Hubert "Hub" Zemke Owned Engraved Fabrique Nationale Mauser Bolt Action Rifles with Book

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 13, 2020

Lot 755: Two Col. Hub Zemke FN Mauser Rifles

Two Famed World War II Fighter Pilot Colonel Hubert "Hub" Zemke Owned Engraved Fabrique Nationale Mauser Bolt Action Rifles with Book

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 13, 2020

Estimated Price: $1,600 - $2,500
Price Realized:
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A) FN Mauser Rifle with Scope

Manufacturer: Fabrique Nationale
Model: Mauser
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 270
Barrel: 24 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1526
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 63
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Rating:

NC - FINE- All original finish 90% - 94% or better, some dings in wood wear commensurable with percent of finish. In working order.

Description:

These rifles belonged to Colonel Hubert "Hub" Zemke of World War II fighter pilot fame. Zemke and his unit are the subject of Roger A. Freeman's "Zemke's Wolf Pack: The Story of Hub Zemke and the 56th Fighter Group in the Skies over Europe" (copy included). With a canvas sling and a Weaver scope. Both rifles have a deer scene engraved on the floorplate, "HZ" on the trigger guard, and a carved schnabel tip.

B) FN Mauser Rifle

Manufacturer: Fabrique Nationale
Model: Mauser
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 30-06 Springfield
Barrel: 24 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1526
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 63
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Rating:

NC - FINE- All original finish 90% - 94% or better, some dings in wood wear commensurable with percent of finish. In working order.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

See "A". With a copy of Roger Freeman's "Zemke's Wolf Pack."

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