December 10-13, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/12/2024
As Allied forces continued the push into Germany K98 production continued, albeit with various time and resource saving measures. This Obernforf produced example is of the 1st variety marked "Mod. 98 / byf 45" on the receiver ring. 1944 dated Mauser made barrel with hooded blade front sight and tangent rear. White glue laminate stock with stamped mounts, cupped butt plate, and no bolt takedown. Externally visible numbers matching, the safety flag has been replaced. Includes period leather sling. CONDITION: Very Good. Rifle retains approximately 85-90% original finish with mild wear, especially on the bottom metal which has faded to gray patina. Stocks have scattered light impressions. Oxidized bore with defined rifling. Fine mechanics.