A very nice pre-war commercial production Mauser Wehrmansgewehr Tirolean Shooting Association (Tiroler Schutzen Verein, T.St.V) rifle. Developed from the Gewehr 98, the Serviceman's Rifle was configured for para-military target shooting between 100 and 300 meters, chambered for the 8.15x46R cartridge, a lower-powered round that would be safer for use in built-up areas and provided with a level of fit and finish well beyond the martial production arms of the same era. Blade front and windage adjustable tangent rear sights with caliber marking on the left side of the breech, a spread-winged Nazi Tyrolean Eagle on the front receiver ring over "T.ST.V." and the serial number and the Mauser banner on the rear receiver ring, "crown/letter" proofs on the left side, and the Mauser address on the side wall. Milled components. Smooth pistol grip stock, with sling mounts on the underside and a flat steel buttplate.

Very fine with 95% of the period retailer refinished blue finish, showing some wear on the muzzle and high points, along with some scattered spotting and handling marks. Some mixed/absent number components present. Stock is also very fine, with some chipping around the front band spring and the top of the wrist, along with some light pressure dents. Mechanically very good.