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MAUSER, NO VISIBLE SERIAL NUMBER, DATED 1307 A.H (FOR 1889 A.D.)
Details
AN 9.5x60Rmm (TURKISH MAUSER) MODEL 1871/84 TURKISH CONTRACT BOLT-MAGAZINE SERVICE CARBINE
MAUSER, NO VISIBLE SERIAL NUMBER, DATED 1307 A.H (FOR 1889 A.D.)
With sighted barrel stamped with the tughra of Sultan Abdulhamid II at the breech, full length tubular magazine, receiver signed and dated in Turkish script along the side-wall, downturned bolt-handle, full length regulation walnut stock crudely incised 'CARTER S-T' on the left side of the butt, and regulation iron mounts including sling mounts and single spring-held barrel-band, the right side of the butt with painted museum inventory number '10 100', numerous Turkish inspection marks
18½in (47cm) barrel
MAUSER, NO VISIBLE SERIAL NUMBER, DATED 1307 A.H (FOR 1889 A.D.)
With sighted barrel stamped with the tughra of Sultan Abdulhamid II at the breech, full length tubular magazine, receiver signed and dated in Turkish script along the side-wall, downturned bolt-handle, full length regulation walnut stock crudely incised 'CARTER S-T' on the left side of the butt, and regulation iron mounts including sling mounts and single spring-held barrel-band, the right side of the butt with painted museum inventory number '10 100', numerous Turkish inspection marks
18½in (47cm) barrel
Provenance
The Museum of Artillery, Rotunda, Woolwich
The Royal Artillery Historical Trust, Bonhams, Knightsbridge, 29th April 2010, Lot 244
The Royal Artillery Historical Trust, Bonhams, Knightsbridge, 29th April 2010, Lot 244
Sale room notice
Please note that this carbine is chambered for the 9.5x60Rmm Turkish Mauser cartridge and not the 11.43mm Mauser cartridge as originally stated.
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