GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
MAUSER K98K HIGH TURRET SNIPER RIFLE (SCHARFSCHUTZENGEWEHR), WITH DIALYTAN TELESCOPE. MAUSER K98K SNIPER 6989e 7.92MM MODERN; IMPORT Cal. 7.92mm. This high turret Mauser K98k Scharfschutzengewehr (sniping rifle) features a laminated stock bearing the Luftwaffe Eagle/L and Waffenamt "WaA26" inspection marks. Except for the telescope, this K98k is all matching with SN "6989e". The SNs on the receiver however, are stamped over an orig numerical grouping which has been removed, but is still partially visible. The suffix letter "e" which appears with the receiver SN, does not appear on any other component of this rifle. The Waffenamt on the receiver is Eagle/135. The receiver scope bases are unnumbered. The bbl lacks a SN, but has a maker mark "44D20". The telescopic sight is marked "Dialytan 4X" and the maker code "bek". The manufacturer SN on the telescopic tube is "77006". The forward scope ring bears the SN "39038"; the rear ring is unnumbered. Matching SNs appear on the bolt, stock, trigger guard assembly, floorplate, follower, both bbl bands and the buttplate. The trigger guard screws are mismatched. The rifle is not accompanied by its sight hood, cleaning rod and sling. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: The rifle has approx 40-50% orig finish with the bbl & rear sight leaf having the most corrosion and some rust. Bore appears strong. Mechanically sound, crisp and fully functional. The laminated stock has worn but legible markings and minor scrapes & scratches, but is in overall very good condition. 43475-972 JJW5 (5,000-7,000)