October 25, 2023 The Paul Friedrich Collection of Firearms & Gold Rush
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/25/2023
Standard configuration K98k bolt action rifle manufactured at the Waffenwerke Brunn arsenal in German-occupied Czechoslovakia during early 1944. The receiver is stamped "dot" over a Waffenwerke Brunn arsenal "(Eagle) / 63" waffenamt and 4-digit year of manufacture "1944" stamp. Left side of barrel bears the serial number "921/ aa" followed by an eagle firing proof, which is also present on the left side of the receiver. Underside of buttstock is stamped "dot", with an "(Eagle)/ H" present on the right, indicating issue to the Heer. Metal components are blued, while the receiver and barrel are housed within a laminated wood stock and handguard. All numbers are matching and include the barrel, rear sight assembly, barrel bands, floorplate, bolt body, bolt shroud, cocking piece, as well as the stock (on the interior) and handguard. Interestingly, the stock bears the full serial number on the interior of the barrel channel, including the suffix, while the serial number without the suffix is both stamped and handwritten in pencil on the interior of the handguard. Rifle is mounted with a proper unmarked period brown leather sling. CONDITION: Metal components retain the majority of their original arsenal blue finish, with a layer of grease on the exterior, and exhibiting areas of wear and thinning overall that show through to pleasant gray and brown patinas, as well as some areas of cleaned oxidation that is mostly present beneath the handguard. Very bright bore, exhibiting a few concentrated spots of mild pitting and retaining strong rifling throughout. Stock exhibits some scattered marks, dings, and minor impressions from storage and handling, with a couple of small losses on the underside of the wrist, but is otherwise fine.
Manufacturer
Waffenwerke Brunn