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GERMAN BOLT ACTION SINGLE SHOT CARBINE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:350.00 USD Estimated At:700.00 - 1,100.00 USD
GERMAN BOLT ACTION SINGLE SHOT CARBINE.
Cal. 11mm Mauser. S# 2186. Bbl. 23 7/8". Number matches on receiver, bolt & rear sight. All visible numbers match. First digit on receiver resembles 9 but is partly obscured "2". Open rear sight graduated to 1200m. Stud type front sight. Receiver has been cleaned, rendering markings obscure. Receiver markings visible on top left are "NTO" & "Suhl". Straight bolt handle. Unusually designed bolt is fitted w/ vertically pivoted thumb latch which locks bolt in place when closed & prevents striker from falling. Latch has heavy flat top checkering. Brass bbl. bands. Cleaning rod is present. Bottom sling swivels. Walnut stock w/ flat steel buttplate. Brass trigger guard. CONDITION: stock set has been refinished w/ loss of wood in inletted areas. Stock has been given coat of lacquer as preservative & has light wear, thinning, flaking & scratches throughout. Large repaired crack extending on right side between receiver tang & trigger plate. Metal has been heavily cleaned leaving wear & staining. Brass parts have pleasing period patina. Bore is shiny w/ strong rifling & scattered fine pitting. (01-19342/RW). ANTIQUE. $700-1,100.