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1938 243 Luftwaffe

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P1060408.jpgP1060371.jpgP1060409.jpgThis Mauser Borsigwalde is matching down to the cleaning rod.The letter S appears under the bolt root?
I think Luft. rifles saw less combat than their Army equivalents and survive in better condition.
More pictures to follow.

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Outstanding rifle, thanks for sharing. Could the bolt "S" be from MO? It looks like their early style S from 1934-35?

Nick
 
What a fabulous piece. The quality of the metal surface finish and that rich deep blue! Hard to believe it was a military rifle. Thanks for sharing.
 
Very nice rifle. Interesting that this Borsigwalde has the Weimar style left side receiver proofs while the 42 1938 I just posted, also a Luft, has the Nazi eagle proofs. I guess thats the difference between a "k" block and my "w" block.
 
Thanks for your kind comments.Do any of the experts here have an explanation for the Ss etc on the under belly of the bolt handle.
I have had dozens of K98S and never seen this before. [most radom pistols and early Steyr rifles have markings similar .]
I don"t see any 1938 243s on the picture reference,to compare it with.
 
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