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Paraguayan Model 1927 Mauser Bolt Action Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:300.00 USD
Paraguayan Model 1927 Mauser Bolt Action Rifle
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Paraguayan Model 1927 Mauser Bolt Action Rifle, #B3214, 8x57mm, 29" barrel, blued finish, hardwood stock, inverted "V" front sight and adjustable tangent rear sight. Marked on top of receiver ring with Paraguayan crest, and on left side "MAUSER MODELO PARAGUAYO 1927". Left side receiver marked faintly with mfg'r "FABRICA DE ARMAS OVIEDO ESPANA". Spanish "MP 8" stamp on right side buttstock. Mismatched numbers. Includes leather sling, cleaning rod, and muzzle cap. Front barrel band has a weld repair on left side. Condition overall is good with the metal retaining approx. 80% of its arsenal reblued finish, showing areas of old dried grease. Stock has been repaired behind the receiver tang and has a chip on the left side forend, otherwise wood is good with old and new handling marks to the added varnish finish. Action operates smoothly, bore has darkening forward of the chamber with very good rifling. No visible import marks. Rifle was made in Spain for Paraguay but not delivered and was probably used in the Spanish Civil War. Est.: $500-$700. (C&R)