Developed from the foreign contract M29 Mauser short rifle and diverted to the German military forces after the annexation of Austria. Inverted "V" blade front and tangent rear sights, "660/1939" Steyr manufacturer's code, and year of manufacture on the front receiver ring with three "eagle/WaA623" acceptance marks on the right side, and the serial number and "eagle/swastika" firing proof on the left. All visible serial numbers are matching. The underside of the stock is stamped with the serial number over two acceptance marks with the scarce "eagle/swastika/L" Luftwaffe acceptance stamp on the right side. Includes period correct crosshatched leather sling and muzzle cover.

Very good with strong traces of the original blue finish, mixed brown/gray patina on the balance, areas of edge wear, some visible darker spotting, and small dings and dents. The stock is also good with visible acceptance stamps on the left side slightly light markings on the wrist, visible dents and bruises throughout, and mostly bright patina on the buttplate. Mechanically excellent.