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German Model 1918 T-Gewehr Bolt Action Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:3,500.00 USD
German Model 1918 T-Gewehr Bolt Action Rifle
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German Model 1918 T-Gewehr Bolt Action Rifle, #5135, 13.92mm, 39" barrel, blued finish, two-piece hardwood stock, inverted "V" front sight and adjustable tangent rear sight graduated to 500 meters. Top of receiver ring is marked with the Mauser logo over "1918"; "(crown)/(eagle)" proof and inspection marks are stamped on left side receiver, barrel, underside of bolt handle, and right side buttstock. There are three "(crown)/K"'s stamped on right side of barrel. Matching numbers stamped on receiver, barrel shank, barrel, rear sight leaf, bipod mount, and underside of buttstock, made without a buttplate. Condition overall is very good with the blued metal retaining approx. 90% finish. The bright receiver, bolt, and barrel band show areas of darkening and patina to the surface. Forend has a lifted grain chip near the right side rear receiver bridge, otherwise wood is very good, showing scratches to the buttstock and spilled green paint. Action operates smoothly, bright bore is excellent. Bipod cross arm marked with a "SW" logo. Bipod condition overall is good with the metal retaining traces of green paint and overall darkening. One leg cover and the cross arm are slightly bent. Locking latch operates smoothly and the mount latches easily to the rifle. Est.: $6,000-$8,000. (C&R List)