*◊ MAUSER 8MM COMMERCIAL GEWEHR 98 SNIPER RIFLE.

*◊ MAUSER 8MM COMMERCIAL GEWEHR 98 SNIPER RIFLE. SN 358. Cal. 8mm. Commercial Scharfschutzengewehr 98 with commercial BUG N proofs and period offset front and rear dual claw & post mounts. Early WWI military procurement of commercial rifles for conversion for sniping before procurement of sniper rifles through Army channels was established. Nearly all SN’s match except trigger guard screws, and front and rear bands are unmarked. Left side of receiver marked with SN 358 and “Gew.98. Stock with SN 358 matching to the receiver, and the stock disc is unit marked “122.R.J.R.5.358”. Very nice orig unit-marked example of well used rare commercially procured WWI sniper. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Good. Bore is good to very good, should clean up better. Scattered patina over most metal surfaces which retain approximately 50% bluing with receiver and bolt in the white. Stock shows handling marks, dings, scratches. 4-53146 DW13 (4,500-7,500)

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
	3143	$6,325.00	◊ MAUSER 8MM COMMERCIAL GEWEHR 98 SNIPER RIFLE. SN 358. Cal. 8mm. Commercial Scharfschutzengewehr 98 with commercial BUG N proofs and period offset front and rear dual claw & post mounts. Early WWI military procurement of commercial rifles for conversion for sniping before procurement of sniper rifles through Army channels was established. Nearly all SN’s match except trigger guard screws, and front and rear bands are unmarked. Left side of receiver marked with SN 358 and “Gew.98. Stock with SN 358 matching to the receiver, and the stock disc is unit marked “122.R.J.R.5.358”. Very nice orig unit-marked example of well used rare commercially procured WWI sniper. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Good. Bore is good to very good, should clean up better. Scattered patina over most metal surfaces which retain approximately 50% bluing with receiver and bolt in the white. Stock shows handling marks, dings, scratches. 4-53146 DW13 (4,500-7,500) 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.

.red{fill:#B50938;} .white{fill:#FFFFFF;} .blue{fill:#005596;}