2022 MODEL 1888 HAENEL MAUSER SPORTING RIFLE RETAILED

Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 750.00 USD
Estimated at 1,500.00 - 2,500.00 USD
BY SEMPERT & KRIEGHOFF. Cal. 8x57J. S# 14054 (on buttplate). The 23" One third octagon to round ribbed barrel has matted rib fitted with one standing one folding leaf rear and silver blade front sights. Side flats are stamped with retailers name and address along with "BOHLER STAHL". Case hardened model 88 Mauser action with turned down spoon bolt handle has later style but original bottom metal with hinged floorplate marked with maker's name and address and fitted with double set triggers. Top of action is stipled overall with proof markings on left side of receiver ring. Round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14" over steel buttplate and features swept right hand cheekpiece, checkered grip, raised side panels, recoil bolt through stock, schnabled forend tip and transverse barrel bolt through oval steel escutcheons. Sling loops are fitted. CONDITION: fine. Metal retaining about 40% original finish. Stock with most of its original oil finish has many scratches and marks. Bore is bright and shiny. Action is smooth. Mechanically good. (01-24660/MGM). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,500.