This is a stunning example of an extremely rare Wehrmannbuchse match/competition rifle with Kriegsmarine markings by iconic maker Udo Anschutz.. built around a large-ring Mauser action, this impressively accomplished gun features a 29 1/2" round barrel with blade front sight, locked down slide windage & elevation adjustable V-notch rear sight, lightened trigger, five-round internal magazine, the follower rounded to accommodate a rimmed cartridge, and lengthened, swept-back bolt handle with corresponding recess in the stock. Likely made under an early contract with the German military, the level of workmanship would have required months or possibly years to complete, and the gun was presumably delivered to a Kriegsmarine inspector between 1937 & 1939. A dedicated target gun, the wehrmanbuchse Mauser variant is seldom encountered on the North American market, and this example may have been intended as a competition rifle, or as trophy for an inter- service match. Finely appointed, the metal surfaces exhibit factory polished, commercial-grade rust blue, the face of the ring neatly stippled with an un-stippled banner framing the word 'WEHRMANNBUCHSE. Additional markings include the Bohler steel grade, Eagle proof and Nitro test mark, and Anschutz's hallmark 'Shield/U.A./Z.' on the top of the barrel, commercial "BUG" proofs and barrel date(11.34) beneath the wood line, and numerous Argentine inspector markings on the stock and furniture, identifying those components as sourced by the stockist from a 1909 Argentine Mauser, which was regarded as the era's premier martial long arm in terms of fit and finish. Capped with metal buttplate, the stock is signed by the finisher, 'S WEISS' along the toeline, and the unit marking disk is notably stamped with both Argentine and nazi-era inspector stamps, the code 'Eagle/399' visible along the disk's upper edge. Undoubtedly the identifier for the Waffenamt inspector overseeing Udo Anschutz and/or the finisher, the right of the stock is also serialized to the receiver and marked with a wonderfully preserved 'Eagle/M' Kriegsmarine cartouche, which identifies the gun as property of the German navy. Chambered in 8.15x46R(still available online and hand-loadable), this rifle would be an outstanding choice for the modern shooting enthusiast or the iron-sight hunter, with the round offering legendary accuracy and potent stopping power at medium to long range. Beautifully preserved and non-import marked, this stunning Wehrmannbuchse is a strong candidate for having been brought home by a GI following the war's conclusion. A seldom-seen variant of the world's most iconic bolt-action rifle, this pre-to-early wartime Kriegsmarine-marked target rifle represents a sound investment that would be a proud addition to the advanced Mauser collection. Condition Very fine, the gun has seen no restoration, refurbishment or refinish. The high-grade commercial finish is at 96% overall, with the left of the H- band showing flaking blue, there is dried lubricant, and neither rust nor pitting present on any metal surface. The markings are unbuffed, clearly struck, and include matching numbers on the barrel and right of the stock, the original Argentine numbers not matching, no import or export mark, and no number present on the bolt handle, which remains in-the-white.. Strikingly figured, the Walnut stock has handling marks, a few dings and minor scrape, with no cracks, chips or repairs, is graded as fine to near very fine overall. Mechanically flawless, the action is impressively smooth, the extractor is designed to accommodate rimmed cartridges, and the bore is graded as fine/excellent, remaining bright and clean with crisp rifling, no rust, frost pitting or oxidation. This item is C&R eligible and will ship directly to license holders except where prohibited by local law. Also comes with Hornady 8.15 x 46R custom grade die set. Kriegsmarine Wehrmannbuchse by Udo 8.15x46R 29.5 Shiny Excellent
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