Bolt action magazine rifle, Mauser Gewehr M, 1896.

NameBolt action magazine rifle, Mauser Gewehr M, 1896.

ProductionDeutsche Waffen-und Munitionsfabriken; manufacturer(s); circa 1896-1900; Germany

Classificationrifles

Materialssteel, wood

DimensionsOverall: 90mm (width), 180mm (height), 1232mm (length)

Registration NumberDM000454

Credit lineGift of Mrs A.D. Frazer, 1965

Bolt action magazine rifle, Mauser Gewehr M, 1896, calibre 7.57mm. Hand carved stock within a stylised face motif.

Inscriptions:

'B.D. MENTN [?] ONGEGUND [?] HELLBRON OC 1900 carved on butt within a stylised face motif

On breech: 'Deutsche Waffen-Und Munitions Fabriken BERLIN'

On breech and base of trigger guard: 'O.V.S. 3480'

'3480' on bolt.