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Danish Model 1889 Cavalry Carbine

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:375.00 USD
Danish Model 1889 Cavalry Carbine
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Danish Model 1889 Cavalry Carbine, #R.1398, 8x58Rmm, 23.5" barrel, blued finish, hardwood stock, blade front sight and adjustable folding leaf rear sight. Marked on left side receiver "HAERENS TOJHUS 1911/M.89." Equipped with steel button on left side of stock for attachment to pack. Missing front band assembly. Matching numbers on underside of stock and side of handguard. Mismatched number on bolt assembly. "(Crown)/24" stamped on left side of stock and underside of bolt handle. Brass disc in place on right side of buttstock. "Pete" hand carved into right side buttstock. Includes a leather sling in good condition showing age cracking. Condition overall is very good with the metal retaining approx. 75% finish, showing old patina and toning present across most surfaces. Wood is very good with dents and handling marks and showing overall darkening to the finish. Action and magazine operate smoothly, bore has some darkening in the grooves with good rifling. No visible import marks. Est.: $600-$900. (C&R)