Another Example

Considered by many as the best of the period military Mausers, the Brazilian model 1908 was made by DWM (actually this specimen is part of a subcontract let to Mauser by DWM - hence the Oberndorf address instead of Berlin on the side rail) and features a 29-1/4” barrel, tangent leaf rear sight graduated to 2000 meters, five round magazine, H style bayonet lug and quick detach adjustable sling. It is in original condition with all matching serial numbers including all bolt parts, bottom metal and stock. It retains a strong 95% original blue with the bright action being a fairly uniform silver-gray. The bore is smooth and shiny with strong, sharp rifling and the bolt face is clean and smooth. The stock is completely sound with a moderate amount of scattered light to moderate handling marks. The original sling is supple with no cracking or crazing. An especially nice example of one of the best Mausers of the period and a scarce version at that! If you have questions please email us by clicking on “Ask seller a question” under the flag above.Within 24 hours the buyer will be sent an invoice detailing all information necessary to complete the transaction. This was previewed on www.tangoyankee.com
A signed FFL or C&R (FFL for NJ - no C&R) is required and shipping will be $35 (that includes insurance) to the license address in the lower 48 (we DO SHIP to CA [if item is allowed there] - for AK & HI; please email for shipping).
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Description of item in red.

I often wonder what circumstances lead to the seller adding all of this boilerplate to their auction.  Is every line the result of a bad experience?

This one is an example of one of the non-hostile and professional disclaimers and the size of it is outweighed by the 13 excellent pictures.  I've seen disclaimers that essentially proclaim how lucky the buyer is to be able to pay for the item presented with a single sentence naming the item and a blurred, tiny photo.