Ultra-Rare Pre-Production M1898 Mauser Tiroler Waffenfabrik Peterlongo Sporting Rifle

An Ultra-Rare Pre-Production Model 1898 Mauser!  This 8x57mm Mauser sporting rifle was crafted by JOHAN PETERLONGO (Tiroler Waffenfabrik Peterlongo), a renowned Innsbruck gunmaker from 1826 through 1898. This quality sporter was built on a pre-production unserialized civilian Mauser action. The Tiroler Waffenfabrik Peterlongo legend is found stamped on the left side of an octagonal barrel flat. Features an octagon to round barrel with matted solid rib, sporting a ramp front sight, two leaf folding rear sight. Engraved case colored action with European claw mounts, a Mannlicher-style butter knife bolt handle, engraved floor plate and trigger guard, double set triggers, a walnut stock with checkered pistol grip and fluted cap, straight comb, under cut roll over cheek piece, horn butt plate and forearm tip with swivels. Condition is very good to fine, overall. Barrel retains nearly all its blue finish with nominal handling marks. European sling swivels. The receiver retains flashes of color but mostly darkened. Floor plate and trigger guard are smooth patina. The stock is original and excellent with just minor impressions. Mechanically fine with a working trigger that does not set properly.  (Needs adjustment.) The bore has strong rifling but is frosted. Barrel Length: 22.5″. Because Tiroler Waffenfabrik Peterlongo ceased business in 1898, this is undoubtedly a pre-production M1898 Mauser!   (CSGB-898)