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And under the category of: Why would anybody buy that? I present my latest find.
I have a weakness for Standard Modells in particular and strange items in general. While viewing a pretty large selection of
random mausers for sale, I noticed the large banner on this one, and sure enough it was one of the first variation black sidewall models.
The blank sidewall versions used a larger banner than the later "Standard-Modell 1924" version.
As you can see the condition is terrible. Most of the parts have been replaced by what I assume to be Chinese made items.
I believe the stock, trigger guard and floor plate and bolt are all Chinese made parts. The stock and trigger guard assembly match, and the
bolt matches itself.
I don't recognize the marking on the front of the bayonet lug. Can anyone ID that. Also the mark that is on the top of the rear sight ramp?
I already own blank sidewall #16393, fortunately in a little better shape, but this one was earlier, cheap and I have most of the parts to
return it to original appearance. Most disappointing was the total lack of barrel markings. On my #16393, they are rather prolific. I first thought
this was perhaps a Chinese rebarrel, but the SN font on the barrel appears original. The bottom of the barrel does exhibit some pretty
severe grinding, perhaps the markings were removed?
Anyway here are the photos in as found condition. After I have cleaned it and replaced the Chinese parts I will post an update.
Comments and opinions welcome.
Added a picture of the rifle after replacing some of the Chinese parts with correct era SM parts.
I have a weakness for Standard Modells in particular and strange items in general. While viewing a pretty large selection of
random mausers for sale, I noticed the large banner on this one, and sure enough it was one of the first variation black sidewall models.
The blank sidewall versions used a larger banner than the later "Standard-Modell 1924" version.
As you can see the condition is terrible. Most of the parts have been replaced by what I assume to be Chinese made items.
I believe the stock, trigger guard and floor plate and bolt are all Chinese made parts. The stock and trigger guard assembly match, and the
bolt matches itself.
I don't recognize the marking on the front of the bayonet lug. Can anyone ID that. Also the mark that is on the top of the rear sight ramp?
I already own blank sidewall #16393, fortunately in a little better shape, but this one was earlier, cheap and I have most of the parts to
return it to original appearance. Most disappointing was the total lack of barrel markings. On my #16393, they are rather prolific. I first thought
this was perhaps a Chinese rebarrel, but the SN font on the barrel appears original. The bottom of the barrel does exhibit some pretty
severe grinding, perhaps the markings were removed?
Anyway here are the photos in as found condition. After I have cleaned it and replaced the Chinese parts I will post an update.
Comments and opinions welcome.
Added a picture of the rifle after replacing some of the Chinese parts with correct era SM parts.
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