Mauser Banner Standard-Modell Bolt Action Rifle 7.92x57mm, 1934 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,151.00
LSB#: WY250318MM002
Make: Mauser-Werke, Oberndorf A/N, Germany
Model: Standard-modell
Serial Number: 81157
Year of Manufacture: 1934
Caliber: 7.92x57mm (8mm Mauser)
Action Type: Bolt Action, Internal Magazine Fed.
Markings: The top of the receiver is marked with the Mauser banner and “1934”. The left side of the receiver is marked with the serial number, “81157” and, “MAUSERWERKE A.G. OBERNDORF A/N” with German proofs. The bolt is non-matched to the receiver, all other parts are matched. The is marked with “CH.d.A.” (Chef des Ausbildungswesens der obersten S.A. – Führung) in a circle.
Barrel Length: 23.5”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a dovetailed chevron sight set on a knurled ramp. The rear sight is a V-notch tangent marked out to 20.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a two piece stock set with a steel end cap / bayonet lug and cleaning rod, barrel band with sling loop, finger grooved forend, through bolt, semi-pistol grip, bolt disassembly tool, straight comb, with a steel buttplate and a second sling loop. There are pressure dents, scratches, and small chips throughout. There are no cracks. The LOP measures 13 1/8 inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Very Good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blued.
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is light gray and the rifling is sharp. There is faint erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates at a 9/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 45% of its metal finish. There is heavy thinning throughout the exposed surfaces. There are small spots of rust freckling and handling marks throughout. The cleaning rod is bent. The screw heads are mostly sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Leather Sling.
Our Assessment: This Mauser Standard-Modell, manufactured in 1934, is a highly desirable bolt-action rifle that bridges the gap between the commercial sporting Mausers and the iconic K98k military rifles that followed. Chambered in 7.92x57mm (8mm Mauser), the Standard-Modell served as a precursor to Germany’s rearmament, often issued to paramilitary and training units prior to the official adoption of the Karabiner 98k. This particular example bears the Mauser banner, early “1934” date stamp, and the “CH.d.A.” cartouche—indicating issue to the Chef des Ausbildungswesens der obersten S.A.-Führung, or Chief of Training of the S.A. (Sturmabteilung)—a rare and significant marking tying it directly to the paramilitary wing of the early N@zi regime. This rifle is in Very Good condition overall, retaining about 45% of its original blued finish with thinning across exposed surfaces and freckling from age and use. The bore is in remarkable condition for its age, light gray with strong rifling and only faint erosion, rating a solid 9/10 in this writer’s opinion. The bolt is not matched to the receiver, but the rest of the rifle retains matching numbers. The two-piece stock remains structurally sound with no cracks, only scattered pressure marks, scratches, and minor chips from honest use. The mechanical function is solid and the action cycles properly, making it a fully functional historical piece. The rifle is complete with its cleaning rod, bayonet lug, and leather sling.
Collectors of early German military and paramilitary firearms will recognize the historical importance of this Mauser Standard-Modell—particularly with the rare “CH.d.A.” S.A. marking and 1934 production date. These rifles played a key role in Germany’s clandestine rearmament leading up to World War II and served as a template for the K98k. With its solid bore, crisp markings, and largely original condition, this example offers outstanding historical value and would make a fine addition to any collection of pre-war or Third Reich-era arms. -R.E.
