I picked this one up locally at an auction this afternoon- Since I had it in hand and a little free time, I went ahead and photographed it.
This is a real time capsule that only saw minimal changes in its service life. Factory stock, triggerguard, barrel and bolt is a real gem to find on rifles this early.
Everything except the front band, rear screw and cleaning rod is matching. The rifle was updated for S. Patrone post 1903 and a 400m leaf installed, but that's about it. The bolt remains first pattern with the old style bolt body (narrow gas holes), firing pin (not reinforced) and cocking piece (sharp point on the underside). The rifle never had anything done that would have necessitated a firing proof to be added the the receiver. In addition, the condition remains untouched and well-maintained.
The buttplate has a #17 depot marking, but the work performed was likely very minor and might explain the mm front band and rear screw.
The stock disc is unit marked to the 65th Reserve Infantry Regiment, which saw significant service on the western front from 1914 on (as part of two different divisions). I won't expound more on that here, but a quick search on "65 Res" here will get you the full details. https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/55620/pg55620-images.html
The bolt and mag assembly had some clay/mud in them. I'm hoping this was original, because if someone was reenacting with this rifle, I'll need to have a frank discussion with them!
Interesting to note, our favorite Frenchman Guillaume-d'Orange posted another h-block last year marked to the 69th Infantry Regiment.
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Here is the data sheet:
Receiver SN: 90h
Barrel SN: 90h, BO 59
Front sight SN: 90
Rear sight SN: 90
Sight Slider SN: 90
Ejector box SN: 90
Trigger Sear SN: 90
Front barrel band SN: 02
Rear barrel band SN: 90
Trigger guard SN: 90
Trigger guard screws SN: 90, 41
Floor Plate SN: 90
Follower SN: 90
Stock SN: 90
Handguard SN: 90
Buttplate SN: 90
Bayonet lug SN: 90
Bolt body SN: 90h
Extractor SN: 90
Safety SN: 90
Cocking piece SN: 90
Bolt sleeve SN: 90
Firing pin SN: 90
Cleaning Rod SN: 58
This is a real time capsule that only saw minimal changes in its service life. Factory stock, triggerguard, barrel and bolt is a real gem to find on rifles this early.
Everything except the front band, rear screw and cleaning rod is matching. The rifle was updated for S. Patrone post 1903 and a 400m leaf installed, but that's about it. The bolt remains first pattern with the old style bolt body (narrow gas holes), firing pin (not reinforced) and cocking piece (sharp point on the underside). The rifle never had anything done that would have necessitated a firing proof to be added the the receiver. In addition, the condition remains untouched and well-maintained.
The buttplate has a #17 depot marking, but the work performed was likely very minor and might explain the mm front band and rear screw.
The stock disc is unit marked to the 65th Reserve Infantry Regiment, which saw significant service on the western front from 1914 on (as part of two different divisions). I won't expound more on that here, but a quick search on "65 Res" here will get you the full details. https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/55620/pg55620-images.html
The bolt and mag assembly had some clay/mud in them. I'm hoping this was original, because if someone was reenacting with this rifle, I'll need to have a frank discussion with them!
Interesting to note, our favorite Frenchman Guillaume-d'Orange posted another h-block last year marked to the 69th Infantry Regiment.
Danzig 1902, h block
Hi everyone, This rifle is for sale in France. I just some pics here for research. S/n : 4163 h. Regimental stamp: 69.R.5.52 There's a k registered, so at least 20k rifles produced that year
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Here is the data sheet:
Receiver SN: 90h
Barrel SN: 90h, BO 59
Front sight SN: 90
Rear sight SN: 90
Sight Slider SN: 90
Ejector box SN: 90
Trigger Sear SN: 90
Front barrel band SN: 02
Rear barrel band SN: 90
Trigger guard SN: 90
Trigger guard screws SN: 90, 41
Floor Plate SN: 90
Follower SN: 90
Stock SN: 90
Handguard SN: 90
Buttplate SN: 90
Bayonet lug SN: 90
Bolt body SN: 90h
Extractor SN: 90
Safety SN: 90
Cocking piece SN: 90
Bolt sleeve SN: 90
Firing pin SN: 90
Cleaning Rod SN: 58
