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Mauser ES340B .22 Bolt Action Rifle, with Engraved Metal Plaque

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:375.00 USD
Mauser ES340B .22 Bolt Action Rifle, with Engraved Metal Plaque
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Mauser ES340B .22 Bolt Action Rifle, with Engraved Metal Plaque, #167746, .22 LR cal., 26.5" heavy barrel, blued finish, Mauser Banner on chamber, Imperial BUG proof marks, all visible numbers matching, fixed inverted "V" ramped front sight with removable blade, missing the sight hood, tangent rear sight adjustable from 30-200, barrel marked "DRP DRGM" and Ch51s (chrome steel marking), receiver is grooved for a scope, one-piece checkered pistol grip stock with Mauser Banner stamp on right side of butt, hand grooves, blued trigger guard with checkered bottom, sling swivels (front one a recent replacement), original thin German leather sling, and black composite buttplate with Mauser Banner. Set into the bottom of the stock with four small pins, in front of the trigger guard, is a white metal plate, engraved "Dem Schiessport der Gemeinde Barterode, gewidmet von den Hann. Basaltwerken m.b.H. Grefenberg, 1937", showing this was donated for shooting sports by the Hannover Basalt Werkes in 1937. Condition is very good retaining approx. 95% original blued finish, with light wear at the muzzle, minor freckles and light scratches on the barrel, bolt body has been cleaned bright on the front section, and light freckles on the trigger guard. Action and safety work properly; bore is bright but has some soiling and should clean well. Stock shows numerous light dings, scratches, light depressions, and minor gouges. Buttplate shows scratches and minor dings, with wear to the finish on the screws. There is the base of the original front sling swivel still in the stock with a more modern replacement swivel installed next to it. Sling shows heavy age, cracking, crazing, and numerous scuffs and scratches. The engraved metal plate shows age and oxidation to the metal. Est.: $750-$1,000. (C&R)