Interwar Mauser Type A Sporter in 9.3x62mm
Description:
Interwar Mauser Type A Sporter chambered in versatile 9.3x62mm caliber.
ACTION: Waffenfabrik Mauser-Oberndorf A/N standard length action, Serial number dates gun to 1926/27 as listed in Jonathan Speed's reference book. Standard 2-stage single trigger, pear shaped bolt handle, flag safety, and lever release floor plate marked “Germany”. No visible serial number on bolt; serial numbers on trigger and magazine box match action.
BARREL: 24 inch stepped barrel with underbarrel sling eye.
PROOF MARKINGS:
- Front ring of action has German BUG proof marks.
- Gun made for Belgian export market, showing various Belgian proof markings including Caliber (9.3x62), Jacketed Bullet (B. BLINDEE for “Balle Blindee”) and standard Smokeless, Rifle Nitro Proof, and Definitive Proof markings
SIGHTS: African Express style rear sight with one fixed and four folding v-notched leafs with vertical silver/platinum lines, marked for 100-500 yards; ramp front sight with bead; Carl Zeiss Jena Zielvier 4x scope (No. 16122) with German #1 picket and post reticle mounted in original Mauser see-thru detachable 26mm rings and mounts, marked with correct rifle serial number on base bottoms.
STOCK: Walnut with horn forend tip and grip cap, rear sling eye in toeline, and pancake cheekpiece with slight cast off for right-handed shooter. 14 ½ in LOP to solid rubber pad (13 ¾ in to wood).
WEIGHT: 8 lbs 4 oz. with scope. 7 lbs 3 oz. without scope
OVERALL CONDITION: Very Good. Wood exhibits normal handling and use marks throughout. Rubber recoil pad, while aged with some scuffing/drying around the top screw plug, is solid. Metal good with some pitting visible along wood line and slight freckling on rear sight saddle ring. Bore in excellent condition with strong rifling. This is a nice rifle for someone wanting a classic-styled vintage-era sporter to take afield, enjoy, and do their hunting with a little bit of class without having to "baby" it. It is a shooter-quality piece, and priced accordingly.
SOLD