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Up for sale is a stunning, all-original, numbers-matching example of the 1941 Mauser Portuguese Contract (m/941). This rifle is in exceptional, unissued condition—a true "time-capsule" piece. For the discerning collector, this represents a rare opportunity to acquire a pristine specimen of Mauser’s high-water mark craftsmanship.

This rifle is a prime specimen from the second Portuguese contract, widely regarded by historians as featuring the finest fit and finish of the era.

• Matching Provenance: This rifle remains exactly as it left the Oberndorf factory in 1941. Every numbered part is original to the rifle, with no forced matches or replaced components, ensuring its maximum historical and investment value.

• The Wood: The stock is the centerpiece. The laminate layers exhibit a deep, holographic "tiger-stripe" effect from the buttstock through to the handguard. While the stock remains crisp with sharp edges, there are minute storage bumps consistent with decades of careful long-term storage.

• The Metal: The bluing is effectively 100% intact. It retains the rich, dark factory luster characteristic of Oberndorf's early-war production before the transition to late-war utilitarian finishes.

• Components: All hardware—including the hooded front sight, tangent rear sight, cleaning rod, and bolt-dismounting disk—is in original, untouched condition.
  
  The 1941 contract rifles are highly coveted for their superior machining and aesthetic quality. Finding a Portuguese-contracr Mauser that has escaped both the rigors of combat and the typical "surplus" parts-mixing is increasingly difficult. An all-matching example in this condition is a definitive investment-grade piece.