1158 EXTREMELY NICE ORIGINAL SPANISH MARS CETME SPORT

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Category Firearms & Military
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Start Price 2,750.00 USD
Estimated at 5,500.00 - 7,500.00 USD
RIFLE. Cal. 7.62 NATO. S# S-02579. Bbl. 18". An exceptional example of the original Spanish CETME Sport rifle as manufactured exclusively for MARS Equipment Corp in Chicago, IL. The Cetme Model C / Sporter was designed by Ludwig Vorgrimler, & utilized the same roller delayed blowback mechanism as what would eventually become the German G3 / HK91 / 93 / MP5 family of firearms. A total of 1254 CETME Sporter rifles were imported into the USA between 1966 & 1971. The quality of these rare examples is outstanding & should not be confused w/ the multitude of much more recent US built examples. Matte black finish on all exterior metal surfaces. 4 position rear peep sight. Hooded post front sight. These early models intended for export to the USA had weaver style scope mounts integral to the upper receiver, to appeal to the US market, while the original Spanish military models did not. Hardwood shoulder stock w/ rubber butt pad & matching wood forend. Correct black plastic pistol grip. Left side, non-reciprocating charging handle. Left side safety / selector. Push button mag release. Right side of receiver, on mag-well stamped "MADE IN SPAIN Exclusively for MARS Equipment Corp. / Chicago 45. Illinois, U.S.A." & highlighted in white. Left side of receiver, on mag-well stamped "CETME " Sport" w/ serial number. MAGS: 1 steel 20 rd. CONDITION: Finish is complete & consistent w/ only light thinning and typical wear in a areas of mechanical intervention. Wood furniture carries some gentle dents & impressions while possessing an outstanding finish. Bore is very bright w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. (26-64/JZ). CURIO. $5,500-7,500.