Very Nice 1934 "DR" Mauser Banner

OnlyMil

OnlyMil

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I don't typically share or post to the TR section, however, I couldn't help myself with this one... It's a very nice 1934 "C" Block "DR" marked Mauser Banner. Pretty textbook, and easily the most commercial gun I have ever owned. I picked this up last fall from a small auction house in southern Pennsylvania. The same auction house where Jory picked up that exceptional SSZZA4, and I suspect, from the same original owner, as it came in an almost identical condition (very dusty). Shout-out to Jory for giving me a little nudge on this one. Happy to have taken the plunge!

Everything matches with the exception of the bolt shroud. The bolt shroud is still of the DRP/DR high polish blue commercial type, and is marked as such on the underside. Rather puzzling that the cocking piece, safety, and firing pin are all still original matching, but you won't find me complaining. Could have been a period replacement or mix-up but who knows. It was very tricky taking these photos, given the commercial high-polish blue, which borders on doubling as a mirror. Beautiful walnut stock (which I'm always a sucker for) and with an exceptional bore. Appears to have been unfired. Likely sat out the war in an office or something.

It also came with a comparable condition Mauser Banner muzzle cover as an added bonus.

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eddie d said:
very nice 34!!! Great pictures..
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Thank you! I'm glad you like the photos.
Ryanjames170 said:
One has to wonder where that thing sat during 1939-1945 to not have been pressed into service
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The same thought definitely crossed my mind. Clearly somewhere that a GI traveled through!
mauser99 said:
WOW ! never regret buying that ! amazing and the best pics :cool:
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No sir! Appreciate it, I've been honing my photography skills.
Wulfmann said:
That is stunning !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Thanks! I'm glad you like it!
joryfreeburg said:
Sweet railroad rifle Alex!……. Very nice and they are pretty tough to come by…. Congrats
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joryfreeburg said:
Sweet banner muzzle cover as well…. That’s a fairly tough accessory to track down
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Thanks for pointing me towards this one Jory. Opened my eyes to something I didn't know I needed, and stoked to now have!!
I'm a big fan of the cover too, the Mauser logo on it is especially neat.
 
Wow that is stunning to say the least. The bluing has me drooling!! Goes beyond the word "mint" condition! thanks for sharing this super gem.
 
That's an absolutely top-notch Banner Mauser right there, I don't think you'll ever find a nicer one than that! The glossy bluing is stunning! Thanks for taking such awesome pics of this one!
 
Very nice rifle!

I was wondering if on your buttplate if there is a rack number stamped on it or no rack number there at all?

Some have it and some don’t.

Only reason I’m asking is I have a rack number stamped on my buttplate on my
1934 D.R. Mauser Banner.
 
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