*◊ RARE MAUSER 8MM GEWEHR 98 RIFLE.

*◊ RARE MAUSER 8MM GEWEHR 98 RIFLE. SN 84. Cal. 8mm. Exceptional appearing example of a commercial Gewehr 98 Rifle, marked on receiver ring “Waffenfabrik Mauser A.-G. Oberndorf” and dated 1917. Receiver is in the white and commercial BUG N commercial proofs. Most metal parts match rifle SN with the exception of the magazine follower and bolt release. Receiver and bolt demonstrate high polish and are in the white. Stock bears no markings at all. Comes with period die cast aluminum inventory tag attached to rear band, stamped inventory “222” and cast in initials “SJG” denoting “Schweizerische Jndustry Gesellschaft (SIG factory collection inventory tag). Extraordinary example of commercial grade G98. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess, ex-SIG Factory collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Metal parts retain 98% bluing, in-the-white parts unstained. Stock unblemished, as new. Bore is very good to excellent. 4-53143 DW8 (2,000-3,000)

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
	3140	$4,312.50	◊ RARE MAUSER 8MM GEWEHR 98 RIFLE. SN 84. Cal. 8mm. Exceptional appearing example of a commercial Gewehr 98 Rifle, marked on receiver ring “Waffenfabrik Mauser A.-G. Oberndorf” and dated 1917. Receiver is in the white and commercial BUG N commercial proofs. Most metal parts match rifle SN with the exception of the magazine follower and bolt release. Receiver and bolt demonstrate high polish and are in the white. Stock bears no markings at all. Comes with period die cast aluminum inventory tag attached to rear band, stamped inventory “222” and cast in initials “SJG” denoting “Schweizerische Jndustry Gesellschaft (SIG factory collection inventory tag). Extraordinary example of commercial grade G98. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess, ex-SIG Factory collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Metal parts retain 98% bluing, in-the-white parts unstained. Stock unblemished, as new. Bore is very good to excellent. 4-53143 DW8 (2,000-3,000) 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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