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.
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.
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Unbelievable never seen one before thank you for posting it a thing of beauty Wow.
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 ?
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.
Looks right to me?, polishing to me doesn’t hurt the gun though I wouldn’t do it. I tend to clean and wax guns and they can come off this good if you have a as new example. The perfect wood does cause me concern? I have a 1939 CZ VZ35 very close to mint but the wood shows some natural handing marks, though the metal is close to perfect. I think I’m talking myself out of a totally mint example? I think the wood had some help?
I wonder why there is a wooden plug just behind the trigger guard ? If it is a repair or a strengthening screw points to some sympathetic refinishing as it is well finished and level with the rest of the stock.
Anyway, a very nice example although a tad expensive.