Object number
5705.17.1
Creator
Description
A long stock Mauser rifle with the number '900' inscribed. It has a dark mahogany fire stock, stock and metallic butt. There are metallic loops at both ends to attach a strap. On the bolt is the makers mark : Deutsche Waffen-Und Munitionsfabriken Berlin' and serial number '2802' written on the bolt, forestock and trigger.
'SA99' is written in white underneath the trigger and the side of the stock. Engraved on the stock on the left hand side is: 'J.C. Steijn', on the right hand side is engraved an image of five bullets.
Date
1899 - 1902
Production period
BOER WAR
Material
Dimensions
- 1235 mm
- Height: stock 120 mm
- barrel 875 mm