1901 Spandau, 3rd Garde Grenedier Reserve Regiment

mauser1908

mauser1908

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I am beyond pleased to have had the opportunity to add this rifle. The most remarkable part about this one is it's pretty much factory. Due to the fact this rifle never passed through a depot at any point during its service it retained its original matching narrow gas port bolt and un-lugged firing pin. All in all, this piece is totally matching less the missing rear trigger guard screw and trigger numbered 51 (I suspect it's a factory error considering it's 51 and the SN is 3752, the trigger is also of Spandau manufacture from the 1900-1901 period.

Receiver SN: 3752b
Barrel SN: 3752b Krupp 6
Front sight SN: 52
Rear sight SN: 52
Sight Slider SN: 52
Ejector box SN: 52
Trigger Sear SN: 51
Front barrel band SN: 52
Rear barrel band SN: 52
Trigger guard SN: 3752
Trigger guard screws SN: 52, missing rear
Floor Plate SN: 52
Follower SN: 52
Stock SN: 3752
Handguard SN: 3752
Buttplate SN: 3752
Bayonet lug SN: 52
Bolt body SN: 3752b
Extractor SN: 52
Safety SN: 52
Cocking piece SN: 52
Bolt sleeve SN: 52
Firing pin SN: 52


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That thing is an absolute treasure Sam!

For it to have survived that long with no major part replacement, avoiding bubba and staying that crispy on the wood is amazing.

Congrats and glad you landed it!
 
cj556 said:
Magnificent rifle Sam
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PrayingMantis said:
Outstanding Gew, Sam. Love the early features. So helpful for study that it was never reworked.
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chrisftk said:
That thing is an absolute treasure Sam!

For it to have survived that long with no major part replacement, avoiding bubba and staying that crispy on the wood is amazing.

Congrats and glad you landed it!
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Thanks guys I really appreciate it! The stock is my favorite part, I love the dark look of it. I’m sure it had like a million coats of ballistol applied to it while it was in inventory.
 
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