SARGE Posted January 21, 2023 Share #1 Posted January 21, 2023 Gents, Here is a circa 1938 Mauser Model DSM34 .22cal Postal Police training rifle. This small bore single shot rifle was manufactured by Mauser in 1938 for the Deutsche Reich Postschutz for use in firearms training. These Mauser rifles will be found in a short serial number range indicating a one time purchase of these trainers by the Deutsches Reich Postschutz. The matching serial number rifle is property marked to the Schweinfurt Postal Police on the stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRA227 Posted January 21, 2023 Share #2 Posted January 21, 2023 Great rifle. Rich A. in Pa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preppy Picker Posted January 22, 2023 Share #3 Posted January 22, 2023 Rare and very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikie Posted January 23, 2023 Share #4 Posted January 23, 2023 Very interesting gun! Having worked in the mailing industry many years ago, I'm always interested in seeing postal related items. But never saw a post office rifle before! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SARGE Posted January 23, 2023 Author Share #5 Posted January 23, 2023 Thanks guys. The definitive book on these deutsche Sport Model (DSM) trainers is, John Speed, "Mauser Smallbores Sporting, Target & Training Rifles" This book covers the Mauser made models in great detail including information such as serial number ranges. Another excellent book on the DSM and the KKW is by Robert Simpson, "Training Rifles of Third Reich Germany". Robert's book covers all makers and end users of these rifles, mikie, here is a Post Office stamp block showing the Postschutz armed with rifles while guarding communications (which included telephone traffic). BTW, I also have an 8mm Kar.98 specifically made for the Postschutz by Mauser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRA227 Posted January 23, 2023 Share #6 Posted January 23, 2023 Great stamps. Rich A. in Pa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony v Posted January 24, 2023 Share #7 Posted January 24, 2023 SARGE Great rifle and super information ! Thank you for sharing Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6th.Mg.Bn. Posted January 28, 2023 Share #8 Posted January 28, 2023 Thats a very nice, BUG marked rifle. Thanks for sharing. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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