Physical description

Mauser rifle of late 1800s vintage, known as the "Swedish Mauser" (type96), calibre 6.5 mm (using the 6.5/55 "Swedish" cartridge), bolt action, five round internal magazine. The wooden butt has been ornately carved with the name J. A. VERSTER in the manner of the Dutch Boers. This rifle is incomplete with the cleaning rod missing.
Serial number A5348
Victorian RSL Branch licence stock number (not yet advised)
note: rendered inoperative in accordance with Victorian RSL HQ policy

Inscriptions & markings

stamped "mod. Mauser 1896. Ludw Doewd & Co Berlin"