Zhong Zheng Shi Type 24 Mauser – 8×57 – Chinese Mauser – K98K – WWII

This is a no reserve penny auction for a Zhong Zheng Shi Type 24 Mauser in 8x57mm . Serial number- AM1222. Commonly known as the "Chiang Kai Shek" or "Zhong Zheng Shi"rifle, is a Chinese copy of the Mauser 98k. The Zhong Zheng Shi rifle is a clone of the most successful military bolt action rifle made. The Standard Modell was the final word in the evolution of the Gewehr 98 rifle of WWI in terms of export. It features straight handled rotation bolt that cocks on opening. The magazine carries five rounds staggered for a flush fit into the stock. German 7.92x57mm ammunition was adopted universally, most likely because of the Model 1888 rifles already in service.

Please note this rifle is non matching and has wear commensurate with its age and use. This rifle also appears to have had a squib and as such has a ring near the end of the bore from an apparent bulge in the barrel.