GUN SPRING 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/11/2017
OUTSTANDING LATE WAR GERMAN MAUSER K98K SNIPER RIFLE.MAUSER98K SNIPER10414F8 MMMODERN; C&RCal. 8mm. This is a very late war turret sniper rifle with a Kriegsmodel stock as issued to snipers when they went to sniper school and carried by that sniper from that day on. Manufactured at "Mauser/Oberndorf" with final inspection eagle over 135 on left side of receiver band. All indicators are that is a Pre-May 1945 assembled rifle. Scope rings do not match rifle. Exhibits Kriegsmodel screw on bands, no bayonet lug, shortened sniper safety, and cupped buttplate marked with subcontractor code for (H.W. Schmidt Metalwaren). All visible numbers match and prior owner's notes indicate this rifle is as acquired from WW 2 Veteran. Stock not numbered nor cartouched externally, but is numbered with assembler's initials in the stock channel. This all is consistent with a late war assembled sniper rifle. Scope is an Ajack 4 X 90, SN 51799. Orig sling and sight hood present. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance outstanding near mint with some brassing and loss of finish at both ends of the scope with some mottling to gray on the buttplate. Rifle and scope are in excellent condition, probably picked up at a Depot or training school by a U.S. GI. Wood stock has some slight handling marks. Solder of scope bases visible which is a testament to the originality. These guns were made to be used, not for collectors. Bore is perfect, shiny and bright. Optics are clear. Fantastic specimen !! 51390-1 JWK63 (10,000-15,000)