Freshest example of a prewar air rifle?

[Garvin]

I don't think I've ever seen such a 'factory fresh' example of a pre-WW2 air rifle! Unless it's an incredible restoration, and I can't see any evidence of it from the pics. It was unsold recently after being posted on eGun.de for about £1,000.

https://forum.vintageairgunsgallery....ary/#post-6767

[Geezer]

Wow. I think I’d have assumed that was expertly refinished.

Not casting any aspersions. There are plenty of firearms older than that Mars in similar “mint” condition.

[Garvin]

Wow. I think I’d have assumed that was expertly refinished.

Not casting any aspersions. There are plenty of firearms older than that Mars in similar “mint” condition.

There's only one person I know with the nous to do a restoration this good (see Airgun Collector issue 2) and I'm pretty sure it's not one of his creations.

[Rair rifles]

Unbelievable never seen one before thank you for posting it a thing of beauty Wow.

[slug-gun]

I'm going with an excellent restoration. The bolt handle has clearly been polished as has the tang safety catch. On an original 'mint' rifle, even if unused, they would be tarnished by time alone.
The gaps in the wood either side of the action don't look right for a 'new' gun?

The stock would have some even minor indentations and discolouration, again just through the passage of time of lying around. Even if a mechanical object is unused, it will still show evidence of the years - eg congealed and dried grease around the bolt/spring etc.

This has had some hours spent on it, and a really excellent re finish ?

[micky2]

When you look at the close ups it is not so mint as it seems. the one where it shows the Mars stamping you can see some pitting on there. and the other close ups the blueing don't look so mint either. so maybe the post above is right about a very good refinish. just my take on it.