*◊ EXCEPTIONAL IN-THE-WHITE PROTOTYPE MAUSER 6.5MM K98k RIFLE.

*◊ EXCEPTIONAL IN-THE-WHITE PROTOTYPE MAUSER 6.5MM K98k RIFLE. SN 3. Cal. 6.5 x 55 mm Swedish Mauser . K98k prototype manufactured by Mauser for Swedish trials. All metal parts are in the white with the exception of springs and screws. No SN, no maker’s logos or other identifying markings. Bolt handle marked crown/N. Some small parts marked with small script “s”. Left receiver is stamped with commercial crown/N proof and “St.m.G” (Stahlmantel Geschoss – steel jacket bullet. Nice K98 configured walnut stock is very fine and also unmarked. Essentially, unique snapshot of what a bare K98k production rifle looks like prior to factory bluing and marking. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess, ex Leslie Field collection. CONDITION: Bore has strong lands and grooves, but frosted. Unfinished metal parts are a mix of dull and high polish with occasional areas of light frosting patina. Stock in overall excellent condition with only very slight handling marks. 4-53141 DW53 (6,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013

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
	3126	$0.00	◊ EXCEPTIONAL IN-THE-WHITE PROTOTYPE MAUSER 6.5MM K98k RIFLE. SN 3. Cal. 6.5 x 55 mm Swedish Mauser . K98k prototype manufactured by Mauser for Swedish trials. All metal parts are in the white with the exception of springs and screws. No SN, no maker’s logos or other identifying markings. Bolt handle marked crown/N. Some small parts marked with small script “s”. Left receiver is stamped with commercial crown/N proof and “St.m.G” (Stahlmantel Geschoss – steel jacket bullet. Nice K98 configured walnut stock is very fine and also unmarked. Essentially, unique snapshot of what a bare K98k production rifle looks like prior to factory bluing and marking. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess, ex Leslie Field collection. CONDITION: Bore has strong lands and grooves, but frosted. Unfinished metal parts are a mix of dull and high polish with occasional areas of light frosting patina. Stock in overall excellent condition with only very slight handling marks. 4-53141 DW53 (6,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013 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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