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Boer War ZAR Model 1896 Mauser Rifle by Loewe w/Carved Stock Published
Guns International #: 101563911 Seller's Inventory #: 39515
Category: Mauser Rifles - Military - Military Rifles - Antique
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Seller: Joe Salter com
Company: Down East Antiques - Joe Salter
Member Since: 9/10/10
First Name: Garrick-March-Jim-Joe
Last Name: Salter
State: New Hampshire
Zip: 03031
Country: United States
Phone: (603) 732-4000
Fax: (603) 732-4200
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About Us: Joe Salter has been in the Antique and Collector Weapons business for 60 years as both a collector and dealer. Our company is based in Southern New Hampshire and we have had an internet based store front for the past 20 years. We are federally licensed and deal in all types of firearms and related material.
Description:
Serial #B9179, 7mm Mauser, 29 inch barrel with a fine, bright bore that has mild freckling within the grooves. This is one of the second batch of 10,000 Ludwig Loewe marked, Mauser rifles purchased by the South African Republic (ZAR) in 1896. The metal retains about 75-80% of the original blue, that blends with a mellow plum-brown patina on the balance. Some bright metal remains on the non-matching, but correct bolt, and some original fire blue remains on the magazine follower. A crisp Birmingham proof is present on the left side of the receiver ring, indicating that the rifle was taken to Britain after the war as a trophy/souvenir. The stock was lightly sanded at some point, and has minor handling marks and surface blemishes throughout. A previous owner has carved his name in Boer fashion on the left side of the stock in neatly printed letters: “J.H.F. van Rooijen". The rifle comes with a correct cleaning rod, numbered to a different gun. This very rifle is illustrated on pg. 68 of “Carvings From The Veldt" by Dave George (2004), and is notable in that while there was no “JHF van Rooijen" listed as captured or claiming the war medal, there were two listed as “JH van Rooyen" who did claim their medals. In any event, this is a very good example of a rare, Boer-used rifle, and would make a wonderful addition to any collection. Antique
SOLD
Manufacturer: Mauser
Model: 1896
Serial Number: B9179
Caliber Info: 7mm
Gauge Info: 7mm