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LOT 9056:
German Mauser M71 Rifle by Steyr 11x60R. 33.5" barrel. SN: 24P. Bright finish, steel ...
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Start price:
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250
Estimated price :
$500 - $800
Buyer's Premium: 24%
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VAT: 8.875%
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German Mauser M71 Rifle by Steyr
11x60R. 33.5" barrel. SN: 24P. Bright finish, steel furniture, brass triggerguard, European hardwood stock. Single shot bolt action metallic cartridge battle rifle. Receiver with Steyr manufacturing mark, Imperial German proofs, standard MOD 71 marking and 1874 production date. Mostly matching with all major components marked 24 or 24P except for the buttplate #629F and the upper band which is not numbered. Interestingly the buttplate screws still match. Retains ladder rear sight, front sight, bayonet lug on upper band, sling swivels and a jag head cleaning rod. A former owner's name and information are electro-penciled on the plate forward of the triggerguard. obverse butt with two "pin wheel" stamps, possibly indicating service in Siam.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Condition
Good. Bore with strong rifling, partly bright and moderately oxidized. Metal with a mottled and oxidized gray patina with scattered minor surface roughness and some lightly scattered pitting. Old discolored dried grease is also present. Markings in metal mostly clear, some still present in wood. Action is mechanically functional. Wood with moderate wear and showing scattered bumps, dings and mars.
