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PORTUGUESE MODEL1904 VERGUEIRO MAUSER RIFLE

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 700.00 USD
PORTUGUESE MODEL1904 VERGUEIRO MAUSER RIFLE
SERIAL NUMBER: B1016. BARREL: 24". CALIBER: 8MM MAUSER. MANUFACTURED: 1900's. Made by DWM in Berlin and sold to Portugal. These rifles were originally chambered in 6.5X58, with most re-chambered for 8MM Mauser in the 1930's (as this one is). Standard markings on the left side of the receiver, with "6.5" being crossed out. Nice crest on the chamber. import marked on the barrel. Matching serials on the receiver, bolt and stock. Blade front sight with standard protector ears. Typical rear sight as well. Military blued finish and oiled wood stock. CONDITION: Metal is good overall, with general wear. The receiver has some surface rust, as does the bolt. Wood has handling marks, scrapes and scratches. There is a crack at the toe, and the wrist. Hand guard is cracked behind the rear sight. Bore is frosted with good overall rifling. Mechanically fine. C&R