1507 SUPERB PERSIAN 98/29 MAUSER BOLT RIFLE.

Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 750.00 USD
Estimated at 1,500.00 - 2,500.00 USD
Cal. 8x57 (8mm Mauser). S# 1678d (translated from Farsi). Bbl. 29". Blade front sight w/ protective ears. Tangent rear sight w/ Farsi graduations. All visible matching numbers. High condition Persian 98/29 Mauser rifle made by Brno. Receiver top has ornate Persian lion crest. Both sides of receiver have various Farsi & Persian markings. No visible import markings but maybe import marked under wood. Blued finish. Walnut stock set w/ bottom mounted sling swivels. Cleaning rod present. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: factory test target **test target number is the number to a different rifle.** & matching numbered bayonet w/ scabbard. Bayonet has cosmoline & wax remnants. Metal of bayonet remains partially bright w/ some scattered oxidation. CONDITION: stock set retains a high degree of arsenal varnish w/ some scattered dings & handling marks. Metal retains 97% original blue w/ some light scratches. Action functions properly. Very good plus bright bore. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Fred Novy, ASAC. (24-1830/MJC). CURIO. $1,500-2,500.