DWM - Deutsche Waffen- und Munitionsfabriken Aktien-Gesellschaft Portuguese Mauser Bolt Action 8x57 JS Rifles

This is a Portuguese Mauser Vergueiro bolt action rifle. They are unique to Portugal and were designed by a Portuguese army officer. All the rifles were made by DWM (Deutsche Waffen-und Munitionsfabriken) and were manufactured to a very high quality with around 100,000 made for the Portuguese military. During their service life these rifles were used by the Portuguese Army whilst fighting in the East Africa against the Germans during the First World War. This gun has all matching numbers including bolt,action and woodwork. The gun bears the crest of King Carlos. It has a good bore. These guns were produced in 6.5 caliber ,but were converted in 1939 to 8x57 caliber.