Thread: Nirvana for Mauser Collector

I fully appreciate these Mauser's and do keep an eye out for them for friends.

There was an exceptional one at the Timaru auction last year on the sales tables.
I phoned @Tentman and @Scout instantly about it.
Because despite not being "my thing" when you see a 1930s rifle that's likely only fired one box of ammo in its lifetime, you try and find a mate who wants to own it.
Bore 10/10
Rifle 10/10
Everything mint
Lived its entire life in a canvas bag

So turns out the price was OK but it was pure collector. Just too good to hunt with ( apparently ! is that a thing ? Not in my world ) and maybe not great timing ( when is it ever great timing and you are flush with cash ? Never ).
I mentioned it to a guy in South Otago who knew the vendor and was delighted to hear a few weeks later that the deal was done and this 10/10 Mauser is owned and appreciated by someone I know.
It was all about the bore on this rifle !
When you see any rifle of any type that is over 80 years old and his an excellent to mint bore you just want to know it will get shot, hunted with and owned by someone you know.
The heartbreak involved with trying to get an old, rough and tired bore to shoot is tragic.

I do look at rifles that aren't "My Thing" and do get schooled up on them by friends who are looking out for them.
And when I see a good vintage rifle of any flavor I instantly start thinking, who do I know who is into this type ?