*◊ VERY SCARCE MAUSER MANUFACTURED AUTHENTIC LOW TURRET K98k SNIPER RIFLE.

SN 3197k. Cal. 7.92mm. All matching standard issue Wehrmacht K98k carbine, Mauser factory fitted with front and low turret scope mount bases for sniper use. Receiver is marked with National Socialist Firing proofs, SN, and an additional “WaA 135” below the front base. Both bases are also marked with “WaA 135”. Scope ring marked SN “10047” and lower case “bmj” marked scope itself bears “DIALYTAN 4X”, SN “65648”. Scope has typical long integral objective rain cover and a typical 3-post reticle. Rifle bases and scope all appear contemporary to each other and correct. Weapon is all correct and matching to include the bolt assembly. White glue laminate stock is marked “WaA 135” on right butt on bottom and at wrist and buttplate is marked “gqm 43”. Comes with orig wartime serviceable K98 leather sling and orig war time sight hood. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Overall good, showing much war time use. Blue approximately 75% with most wear on the high edges and some browning and splotchiness to the exterior bbl, receiver, scope, trigger guard, takedown disk and buttplate. Bore is dark with strong lands & grooves, should clean up better. Optics function as they should, but somewhat hazy. 4-53273 DW14 (8,500-13,000) – Lot 3227

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3227	$10,350.00	◊ VERY SCARCE MAUSER MANUFACTURED AUTHENTIC LOW TURRET K98k SNIPER RIFLE. SN 3197k. Cal. 7.92mm. All matching standard issue Wehrmacht K98k carbine, Mauser factory fitted with front and low turret scope mount bases for sniper use. Receiver is marked with National Socialist Firing proofs, SN, and an additional “WaA 135” below the front base. Both bases are also marked with “WaA 135”. Scope ring marked SN “10047” and lower case “bmj” marked scope itself bears “DIALYTAN 4X”, SN “65648”. Scope has typical long integral objective rain cover and a typical 3-post reticle. Rifle bases and scope all appear contemporary to each other and correct. Weapon is all correct and matching to include the bolt assembly. White glue laminate stock is marked “WaA 135” on right butt on bottom and at wrist and buttplate is marked “gqm 43”. Comes with orig wartime serviceable K98 leather sling and orig war time sight hood. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Overall good, showing much war time use. Blue approximately 75% with most wear on the high edges and some browning and splotchiness to the exterior bbl, receiver, scope, trigger guard, takedown disk and buttplate. Bore is dark with strong lands & grooves, should clean up better. Optics function as they should, but somewhat hazy. 4-53273 DW14 (8,500-13,000) – Lot 3227 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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*◊ VERY SCARCE MAUSER MANUFACTURED AUTHENTIC LOW TURRET K98k SNIPER RIFLE.