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2 MAUSER SPORTER RIFLES BY H. DORWALL.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 800.00 USD
2 MAUSER SPORTER RIFLES BY H. DORWALL.

BOTH: Cal. 8x57.
1) CIGARETTE WITH LYMAN 48 SIGHT. S# 1063. Bbl. 24" tapered rnd. fitted w/ 1 standing, 2 folding leaf rear & white bead front sights marked "H DORWALL M98x8" at breech end. Lg. ring Model 98 Mauser action w/ S# on left side of receiver ring is unaltered from military configuration except for butterknife type bolt handle & alteration of follower. Lyman Model 48 receiver sight is mounted on right side of bridge. Plain European walnut, checkered rnd. knob, pistol grip stock measures 14 1/4" over steel buttplate & features right hand cheekpiece, reinforced action area & sling loops. CONDITION: metal parts retaining over 60% of their blue applied at time of conversion. Stock w/ considerable added oil & alterations on right from receiver sight. Checkering gummed. Bore good, a bit dark in grooves most likely frosted. Action is smooth. Sight is fine w/ some splashes of varnish. (21-1927/MGM).
2) SMALL RING BOLT ACTION. NSN. Bbl. 24" lightweight sporter, marked by maker & w/ cal. on top. Fitted w/ 1 standing, 2 folding leaf rear sight & silver bead sight in matted ramp. Sm. ring Model 98 action stamped w/ Belgian Nitro proofs matching those on bbl. Action & bottom metal are in military configuration except alteration of follower & thinning of trigger guard bow. Figured walnut capped pistol grip stock has horn buttplate & schnabeled tip. CONDITION: bbl. & action w/ old reblue which has considerable subsequent wear. Stock has shiny refinish w/ some light marks. Good bore, dark in grooves. Mechanically good. (21-1928/MGM). ALL CURIO. $400-800.