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Steyr 1886 Mauser Kropatschek 8x60R SN Z225

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:125.00 USD Estimated At:250.00 - 550.00 USD
Steyr 1886 Mauser Kropatschek 8x60R SN Z225
Austrian made bolt-action service rifle chambered in 8x60Rmm, built for Portugal circa 1886 and modeled after the Mauser 71-84. It features a blued finish, 32.25" barrel, dovetailed inverted 'v' front sight, flip-up ladder rear sight, full length tube magazine, bayonet lug, cleaning rod, polished bolt with straight handle, magazine cut off switch, manual safety, sling swivels and smooth full length wood stock with metal buttplate & two illegible circular cartouches on the buttstock. Serial numbers match on the receiver & barrel with different matching numbers on the bolt handle and safety. Rifle exhibits a molten brown patina on the barrel mixed with bare metal and retains approximately 90% of it's thinning blued finish on the receiver showing light edge wear. Action is smooth, bore is excellent and wood stocks are very good with numerous small blemishes. Condition is fine. ***Antique Firearm***