A Near Pair of German Mauser Sporting Rifles

Both .7mm, bolt action, with 27.75 in. barrels, custom carved walnut stocks with oak leaf and acorn motifs, silver monogram inlay on the butt, one rifle with a barrel marked R. TRIEBEL KAUFBEUREN BAVARIA and affixed with a German sniper scope marked HENSOLDT-WETZLAR / DIALYTAN 4x Nr. 4734; the other rifle with no markings or scope.

Acquired in Germany during the late 1940s. The Private Collection of a Lady

The marked rifle at least came from the renowned gun shop of Robert Triebel. His grandson, Jurgen, still operates the business, though on an international scale.

Working action; a few marks form use; overall good condition.

$600 - 900