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Lot 1591:Pre-World War II Mauser Bolt Action Serviceman's Target Rifle

September 11th, 2021|Rock Island, IL

Lot 1591:Pre-World War II Mauser Bolt Action Serviceman's Target Rifle

September 11th, 2021|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$1,500 - $2,500

Pre-World War II Mauser Bolt Action Serviceman's Target Rifle with Tyrolean Shooting Association Markings

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 Tyrolean Eagle and Swastika 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. Provenance: The Buckstix Collection

ConditionVery 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.

Details

ManufacturerMauser

ModelK98

TypeRifle

Serial number

ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun

Caliber / Gauge8.15X46R

Barrel29 1/2 inch round

Finishblue

Stockhardwood

Item LocationRock Island, IL