HISTORY. The Mars 115 pellet rifle closely resembles a Mauser Model 98k, Germany’s standard-issue World War II bolt-action rifle. Like the .22 rimfire training rifles that were made in the 1930s, it was sold to rifle clubs as a trainer. There is some information that indicates is was used by the Hitler Youth for small arms training. It’s a smoothbore barrel produced by Oscar Will von Mars Repetier-Luftgewehr. It shot 4.4 mm steel round balls (BB shot), was 115 cm long and held 100 BBs. The Mars company went out of business after World War II. 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.

An excellent example of a rare MARS 115 pellet gun (shoots round 4.4mm shot) made in the Venuswaffenwerk factory in Zella-Mehlis in the 1930's. Stamped with the serial # J1214157. It is in excellent condition, retaining almost all of its finish with some very minor wear. I’ve priced it below market, since I can’t test fire it.

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