Fellows,
I was set up at a show today and purchased an original oberndorf model M Mauser sporting rifle with factory mounted Gerard scope. This would be a Mauser catalog item number 271as described in Jon Speed's book "Original Oberndorf Sporting Rifles" on page 158.
Jon describes the model M sporting rifles on pages 155 through 158. The model M is a Mannlicher style/stocked rifle.
This rifle was made for export to the US as indicated by the word "Germany" on the magazine floor plate and caliber. Caliber is 7.6S US 1906 or, as we know it, .30-'06. The S in 7.6S is for spitzer. As indicated previously the rifle is Mannlicher stocked. It has a checkered forearm and pistol grip. The hinged magazine floor plate release is a button in the trigger guard bow. Trigger is a double, set trigger. Bolt handle is a "spoon" type with serrations on the underside. Sights are one standing and two folding marked 100, 200 and 300. The front sight has a hood which is not shown in Speed's book. Butt plate is steel with the Mauser logo and a trap for cleaning rod storage.
I don't know what the magnification of the scope is. The only markings on it are Gerard with a K over the name. The optics are clear. Mounts are a quick release type but are not the typical claw mount.
Came with a nice leather sling.
Serial number places production of this rifle in the 1922/1923 time period.
I would rate the overall condition as VG.
Photos to follow when time and weather permit.
Vlad
I was set up at a show today and purchased an original oberndorf model M Mauser sporting rifle with factory mounted Gerard scope. This would be a Mauser catalog item number 271as described in Jon Speed's book "Original Oberndorf Sporting Rifles" on page 158.
Jon describes the model M sporting rifles on pages 155 through 158. The model M is a Mannlicher style/stocked rifle.
This rifle was made for export to the US as indicated by the word "Germany" on the magazine floor plate and caliber. Caliber is 7.6S US 1906 or, as we know it, .30-'06. The S in 7.6S is for spitzer. As indicated previously the rifle is Mannlicher stocked. It has a checkered forearm and pistol grip. The hinged magazine floor plate release is a button in the trigger guard bow. Trigger is a double, set trigger. Bolt handle is a "spoon" type with serrations on the underside. Sights are one standing and two folding marked 100, 200 and 300. The front sight has a hood which is not shown in Speed's book. Butt plate is steel with the Mauser logo and a trap for cleaning rod storage.
I don't know what the magnification of the scope is. The only markings on it are Gerard with a K over the name. The optics are clear. Mounts are a quick release type but are not the typical claw mount.
Came with a nice leather sling.
Serial number places production of this rifle in the 1922/1923 time period.
I would rate the overall condition as VG.
Photos to follow when time and weather permit.
Vlad
