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RARE E. SCHMIDT & HABERMANN SUHL MAUSER - 9.3 x 63 - EARLY 1900'S GERMAN SPORTING RIFLE Guns International #: 103498708 Seller's Inventory #: Category: Rifles - African Dangerous Game Safari Magazine - Rifles - German & Austrian Sporting Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: A-Coin and Stamp Gallery Inc Member Since: 7/25/10 First Name: Guy Last Name: Ave State: Florida Country: United States Phone: (407) 721-3748 Platinum Seller Number of Active Listings: 59 Total Number of Listings: 5711 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. 3 days Payment Types Accepted: Check Description: Rare E. Schmidt & Habermann Suhl Mauser – 9.3×63 – Early 1900’s German Sporting Rifle Offered for sale is a scarce and highly desirable German sporting rifle built by E. Schmidt & Habermann (E.S.&H.), Suhl, Germany, in the early 1900’s. Chambered in the rare 9.3×63, this rifle represents a fascinating period in German cartridge development when makers sought to improve upon the very successful 9.3×62mm by slightly increasing case length and powder capacity. The 9.3×63 was intended as a more powerful medium-bore option for African and colonial hunting but never achieved the commercial success of its 62mm counterpart, making surviving examples uncommon and highly collectible today. Specifications & Features Maker: E. Schmidt & Habermann (E.S.&H.), Suhl Action: Commercial Mauser 98 Caliber: 9.3×63 (clearly barrel marked) Barrel: 23” octagon to round Bore: Excellent, bright with strong lands and grooves Stock: Full stock (two-piece configuration) Length of Pull: 14 3/16” Trigger: Fully functional set trigger Bolt: Spoon-style bolt handle Safety: Interesting bolt de-cocking and safety system at rear of bolt Magazine: Lever-actuated magazine release Sights: Ramp rib with blade front sight Scope: Provision for claw-mounted scope Grip: Metal grip cap Includes five 9.3×63 cartridges. Condition Mechanically excellent with smooth Mauser function. Bore is excellent and well-preserved. Overall condition reflects a well-cared-for early 20th century German sporting rifle. Historical Significance This rifle comes from the golden era of Suhl gunmaking, when German craftsmen were producing elegant, practical hunting rifles for domestic and export markets. The 9.3×63 is a rare transitional medium-bore cartridge, positioned between the 9.3×62 and later developments such as the 9.3×64mm Brenneke. Examples chambered in 9.3×63 are seldom encountered and are of particular interest to advanced collectors of German sporting arms and Mauser rifles. Additional Information C&R Eligible – C&R accepted Shipping: $75   SOLD Curio/Relic: Yes