Venuswaffenwerk Mars 115 4.4mm

Make: Venuswaffenwerk
Model: Mars 115
Caliber: 4.4mm
Action: Bolt
Barrel: 21
Bore: Shiny
Serial # NSN
Condition: Very Good
Importer: NVI
Collectors� Like the .22 rimfire training rifles that were made in the 1930s, these rifles were sold to rifle clubs for training use. There is some information that indicates is was used by the Hi**er Youth for small arms training. It features a smoothbore barrel, as with most air pellet guns, and was designed to shoot 4.4 mm steel round balls (BB shot), with a 100 round capacity “magazine” loaded through a small door on the upper front of the handguard. The Mars 115 is both a good shooter and a collectible of special value to those interested in German training rifles. The rear sight is regulated for 6, 8, 10 and 12 meters and is similar to that on the Mauser 98K, except for the distances. This is an excellent example of a rare MARS 115 pellet gun, which still has almost all of the original finish present, showing only light wear. It is correctly marked MARS 115 on the top of the receiver to the rear of the sight, and the rear left is marked by the company that produced it under contract for Mars: VENUSWAFFENWERK ZELLA-MEHLIS (GERMANY). On the underside of the stock just to the rear of the trigger guard it is stamped with serial number K1122346. The condition of this air rifle is very good, with much of the original heavy blue finish still present on the barrel, receiver, and fittings. It does not look to have been refinished at any time. The “bolt” assembly was originally in the white, and shows just a bit of light staining on the handle. The stock shows some denting, scratches, and gouges from service and storage. It also has the cleaning rod that is screwed into the front of the stock under the barrel. Please see photos. No FFL