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SPANISH MILITARY BOLT ACTION AIR FORCE MODEL 1943

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 500.00 USD
SPANISH MILITARY BOLT ACTION AIR FORCE MODEL 1943

SHORT RIFLE. Cal. 8mm Mauser. S# EA31383. Bbl. 23 5/8". S# matches on receiver, bolt, trigger guard & floorplate. These rifles were mfg. by Spain at La Coruna Arsenal, for the Spanish Air Force. Receiver ring marked w/ the Spanish Air Force eagle crest. Receiver range additionally marked on left side w/ "cal. 7.92". Straight bolt handle. Tangent rear sight graduated to 2000m. Inverted V front sight w/ protective ears. Cleaning rod & bayonet bar are present. All milled furniture. Provision for side sling. Walnut stock & handguard. Buttstock marked underneath w/ acceptance marks; No. on right side of butt "110" over "10". Has additional scratched name "Daniel P". CONDITION: original finish stock set w/ wear staining & handling marks throughout. Metal has 70% thinning, worn original finish. Shiny bore w/ lightly worn lands. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Kenneth Horn (Grandson of JC Higgins). (22-415/RW). CURIO. $300-500.