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Kirkale Model 1938 Mauser 8mm SN: 39169

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:50.00 USD Estimated At:100.00 - 250.00 USD
Kirkale Model 1938 Mauser 8mm SN: 39169
WWII era Turkish military bolt action service rifle chambered in 7.92x57mm Mauser, manufactured at the Kirkkale arsenal circa 1940. Features a blued finish, 29.5" barrel, dovetailed inverted 'v' front sight, tangent rear sight graduated to 2,000 meters, two barrel bands with bayonet lug on the front band, cleaning rod, smooth trigger, straight bolt handle, three-position safety, large ring receiver with thumb cut, internal box magazine with removable floorplate, sling swivels, smooth wood handguard and full-length semi-pistol grip shoulder stock with bolt disassembly disk & smooth metal buttplate. Matching serial numbers are found on the receiver, bolt handle, bottom metal, floorplate and rear sight assembly. Rifle exhibits little remaining finish with the majority of the metal surfaces turned to an aged brown patina. Action is smooth, the bore is very good and the wood stocks are near good with numerous blemishes & a 3” crack in the handguard. Condition is near NRA Good. ***C&R Firearm***