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Amberg Gewhr 88 8mm SN: 2129h

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:125.00 USD Estimated At:250.00 - 500.00 USD
Amberg Gewhr 88 8mm SN: 2129h
Regimental marked German military bolt-action rifle chambered in 7.92x57mm, circa 1890. Features a blued finish, 29" barrel with hollow steel tube cover, inverted 'v' front sight, flip-up ladder rear sight with Farsi markings, cleaning rod, bayonet lug, straight bolt handle, manual safety, internal magazine(missing bottom cover), single sling swivel and full length straight grip wood shoulder stock with metal buttplate. Matching serial numbers on the receiver, barrel, rear sight parts, barrel bands, magazine and receiver screws. The front barrel band is marked "B. 13. R.5. 137." and ill-matching bolt is marked in Farsi on the safety & cocking piece. Though some components are marked is Farsi(some matching) the receiver doesn't bare a crescent marking. The barrel & magazine exhibit a nice even aged brown patina and the receiver is in-the-white with a brown patina on the receiver ring and straw like tones on the opposite end of the receiver.. Action performs well, bore is very good and wood stock is good to very good with a hairline crack extending from the upper tang & small blemished throughout. Condition is good+. ***Antique Firearm***