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MAUSER
A SCARCE 13.2MM BOLT-ACTION "TANKGEWEHR" ANTI-TANK RIFLE, NO. 5294
40-inch barrel with raised fore sight, tangent rear sight graduated to 5, barrel band with attachment for bipod, the massive receiver with Mauser banner trademark and dated 1918, bolt with flag safety, recoil stud, half length stock with pistol grip, 14 1/2-inch pull, German nitro proof; together with its original canvas sling, also dated 1918
The Mauser "Tankgewehr" was introduced in 1918 for a limited production and is considered the forerunner of many modern heavy calibre infantry weapons. |
Sold for £4800
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| Gleneagles Hotel, Scotland |
| 24 August 2009 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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