GUN FALL 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, October 5, 2015.
EXCEPTIONAL UNIQUE IN-THE-WHITE PROTOTYPE MAUSER 6.5MM SWEDISH K98k RIFLE.MAUSERPROTOTYPE36.5mmMODERN; IMPORTCal. 6.5 x 55 mm Swedish Mauser . K98k prototype manufactured by Mauser for Swedish trials. All metal parts are in the white with the exception of springs and screws. No maker's logos or other identifying markings. Bolt handle marked crown/N. Some small parts marked with small script "s". Left receiver is stamped with commercial crown/N proof and "St.m.G" (Stahlmantel Geschoss – steel jacket bullet. Nice K98 configured walnut stock is very fine and also unmarked. Essentially, unique snapshot of what a bare K98k production rifle looks like prior to factory bluing and marking but uniquely in 6.5 x 55 Swedish Mauser. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess, ex Leslie Field collection. CONDITION: Bore has strong lands and grooves, but frosted. Unfinished metal parts are a mix of dull and high polish with occasional areas of light frosting patina. Stock in overall excellent condition with only very slight handling marks. 43475-883 DW53 (3,000-6,000)