2312 TURKISH MODEL 1893/33 MAUSER MILITARY BOLT ACTION

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This item SOLD at 2022 Aug 31 @ 13:32UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 100.00 USD
Estimated at 200.00 - 300.00 USD

RIFLE. Cal. 8mm Mauser. Ser. #23057. Bbl. 28-3/4". Model 1893 rifles were overhauled beginning in 1933. Mag. cutoff was rendered inoperable. Cal. was increased to 8mm from 7.65 & rifles were fitted w/ a new pistol grip stock w/ steel takedown disks. Receiver is marked on top w/ "TC" "crescent & star" & "ASFA" & "ANKARA" & "1936". Markings enhanced in white. Left receiver rail has Turkish markings. Tangent rear sight graduated to 2000 meters. Inverted V front sight. Cleaning rod is present. Walnut stock set. CONDITION: stock set has wear, dents & scratches commensurate w/ long service but has been given coat of added finish. Stock is cracked on both sides between forward end of receiver ring & recoil bolt. Metal has traces of blue turning gray w/ wear, light oxidation & handling marks. Fair worn bore turning dark in grooves. (22-4414 /RW) CURIO. $200-300.