1376 SCARCE MAUSER BROOMHANDLE AUSTRIAN CONTRACT WITH

Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 1,375.00 USD
Estimated at 2,750.00 - 3,500.00 USD
MATCHING HOLSTER STOCK. Cal. 7.62 Mauser. S# 376136. Standard configuration with 5 1/2" barrel and internal magazine. Mauser markings are on top of breech and S# is on left flat. Right flat is stamped with 1916 Austrian acceptance marks (estimated 13,000 in this contract). Mauser name and address are on right of frame. Serrated walnut grips. All numbers match including mounting iron on holster stock. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: holster stock. CONDITION: exceptionally fine, retaining over 90% original blue with most wear occuring from contact with inside of stock. Small parts retain about 80% original temper blue. Stocks have had a light oil refinish. Holster stock also with refinished wood with some subsequent scratches. There is a 2-1/2" crack on right side through release button. Bore is bright and shiny. Mechanically fine. PROVENANCE: from The Collection of Gun Sport Ltd owned by Jon R. Thomas. (23-4139/MGM). CURIO. $2,750-3,500.