I need any advice I can get on the historical background and [if possible] a reasonable sale asking price fo the following Spandau 1888 Mauser 71/84 rifle that has been modified to a target carbine configuration and is in the following condition:
*] Barrel has bee professionally shortened to 22 inch length and the stock/tubular magazine modified accordingly;
*] New hooded ramped bead front sight installed;
*] Military rear sight has been replaced by [from what I have been told] is a relativlely rare "Wehrmannsgewehr" micro-adjustable rear peep sight;
*] Bore is "as-new" -- bright & shiny down to anf including bottom og groves;
*] Metal finish is original factory blue rated at 95+%;
*] Every serial number is matching down to screw heads;
*] Wood is original factory finish rated at 95+% ---all stock stampings & cartouches are crisp and clear;
*] Stock wood has beautiful "fiddle-back" pattern;
*] Magazine cut-off functions perfectly. Stacking rod is in place. Metal butt-plate is regimental marked;
*] A sling swivel has been added to the stock midway between the trigger guard and the butt-plate;
8} ALL modification workmanship is of the highest possible quality!
I am been told [but cannot confirm due to lack of any documentation] that these 71/84 target carbine conversions were carried out in the immediate post WW-1 era by Genmen shooting clubs as a technique to circumvent the Versailles Treaty provisions that prohibited German manufacture of new military firearms. These carbines were then used by the newly emerging para-military political organizations to insure that their members maintained a level of firearms proficiency.
Any thoughts/help is greatly appreciated -- Ths & Cheers -- Dave
*] Barrel has bee professionally shortened to 22 inch length and the stock/tubular magazine modified accordingly;
*] New hooded ramped bead front sight installed;
*] Military rear sight has been replaced by [from what I have been told] is a relativlely rare "Wehrmannsgewehr" micro-adjustable rear peep sight;
*] Bore is "as-new" -- bright & shiny down to anf including bottom og groves;
*] Metal finish is original factory blue rated at 95+%;
*] Every serial number is matching down to screw heads;
*] Wood is original factory finish rated at 95+% ---all stock stampings & cartouches are crisp and clear;
*] Stock wood has beautiful "fiddle-back" pattern;
*] Magazine cut-off functions perfectly. Stacking rod is in place. Metal butt-plate is regimental marked;
*] A sling swivel has been added to the stock midway between the trigger guard and the butt-plate;
8} ALL modification workmanship is of the highest possible quality!
I am been told [but cannot confirm due to lack of any documentation] that these 71/84 target carbine conversions were carried out in the immediate post WW-1 era by Genmen shooting clubs as a technique to circumvent the Versailles Treaty provisions that prohibited German manufacture of new military firearms. These carbines were then used by the newly emerging para-military political organizations to insure that their members maintained a level of firearms proficiency.
Any thoughts/help is greatly appreciated -- Ths & Cheers -- Dave
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