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Mauser Kurz Action Sporter .250 Sav Imp

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,250.00 USD
Mauser Kurz Action Sporter .250 Sav Imp
SN: 98175 German bolt action rifle built on the rare "kurz" (short) action, chambered for .250 Savage Improved, marked "WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER OBERNDORF A/N" on receiver and "MADE IN GERMANY" on floorplate. No other import marks observed. Observed numbers match. Barrel is 20" long, has ramp mounted blade front sight, with slots for hood. Action mounts 2 piece scope base, turned down bolt handle with flattened and checkered knob. Hinged floorplate has large lever type latch on bottom. Stock is European styled Mannlicher pattern, full length to muzzle, approx 13-7/8" length of pull, with steel forend cap, shallow cheek piece, steel buttplate with trap door and storage compartment, sling swivel studs, checkering at wrist and forend, steel grip cap. Mounts a Carl Zeiss (Jena) "Zielklein" scope with fine crosshair & clear view, marked "GERMANY" on left side. Scope is about 2.5x, has elevation adjustment turret, windage adjusts via screws at mounting base. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Metal finish is 90% blue with some thinning at areas on barrel, bare metal on edges at bottom metal, forend cap, front sight ramp, other sharp edges. Wood is in very good condition, with beautiful tiger stripe figure, checkering remains fairly sharp, with some small dents at forend and butt. Includes tan leather scope caps marked "Rifle Ranch" on connecting strap. Condition is NRA Fine ***C&R Firearm*** [From the Jim Wilkinson Rifle Ranch Collection]