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PHENOMENAL MAUSER 1914 HUMPBACK, MATCHING

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:2,250.00 USD Estimated At:4,500.00 - 7,500.00 USD
PHENOMENAL MAUSER 1914 HUMPBACK, MATCHING

MAGAZINE. Cal. 7.65mm. S# 694. Standard configuration late production Mauser humpback, one of approx. 3,000 mfg., w/ a serrated ramp front sight & drift adjustable rear sight. Left side of slide w/ 3-line address & full S# that is repeated on the left side of the front bbl. lug & on the mag. spine. Lg. Mauser banner on side plate. Walnut checkered wraparound grip, each side secured w/ an independent screw. Bottom mag. release. Major components rust blued w/ fire blued trigger & grip screws. Mag. body in the white w/ 3 indicator slots on left side & a detachable, blued floorplate. MAGS: 1-8 rd. mag. CONDITION: 97% bright original rust blue w/ minimal sharp edge wear, sm. area of toning at back of slide / frame on left side & a sm. spot of fading near bottom of front strap. Grip retaining most varnish, showing minimal staining & handling marks. Mag. body w/ staining & discoloration. Blue on floorplate matching pistol. Bright bore w/ sharp rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. One of the best Mauser 1914 Humpbacks extant! (22-3051/LMA). CURIO. $4,500-7,500.