*RARE MAUSER /BYF44 K98 SNIPER RIFLE WITH SCOPE, SLING, BAYONET AND SCABBARD.

*RARE MAUSER /BYF44 K98 SNIPER RIFLE WITH SCOPE, SLING, BAYONET AND SCABBARD. SN 26523. Cal. 8mm. This BYF44 coded sniper rifle has all matching major components with a couple of small things mis-matched such as the band retaining clip and the follower. The bayonet and scabbard which match each other with the SN 4631. Rifle is in excellent condition throughout and does not appear to be lacking in any way. It is accompanied the bayonet, as previously mentioned, and a correct leather sling. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection. CONDITION: Receiver retains better than 95% of its orig finish, being very pleasing to look at. Bolt retains approximately 90-95% of orig finish with the majority of the wear being on the bottom of the assembly. Bbl assembly retains about 85% of its orig blue with some wear on the top between the bands and also thinning around the muzzle. It has one moderate scratch approximately 1/2″ long directly above the bayonet lug. Front and middle bbl bands retain 98% of their finish. Laminate stock and handguard are in excellent condition with minor nicks throughout that do not detract from the finish of this gun. Has flush mount buttplate with a W8At55 code that shows patina. ZF4 telescope is complete with shades and shows 98% of its orig blue with clear optics. DUV scope mount also shows better than 98% of its finish. Bayonet and scabbard are in excellent condition. 4-34062 BK98 (3,500-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

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
	223	$3,450.00	RARE MAUSER /BYF44 K98 SNIPER RIFLE WITH SCOPE, SLING, BAYONET AND SCABBARD. SN 26523. Cal. 8mm. This BYF44 coded sniper rifle has all matching major components with a couple of small things mis-matched such as the band retaining clip and the follower. The bayonet and scabbard which match each other with the SN 4631. Rifle is in excellent condition throughout and does not appear to be lacking in any way. It is accompanied the bayonet, as previously mentioned, and a correct leather sling. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection. CONDITION: Receiver retains better than 95% of its orig finish, being very pleasing to look at. Bolt retains approximately 90-95% of orig finish with the majority of the wear being on the bottom of the assembly. Bbl assembly retains about 85% of its orig blue with some wear on the top between the bands and also thinning around the muzzle. It has one moderate scratch approximately 1/2″ long directly above the bayonet lug. Front and middle bbl bands retain 98% of their finish. Laminate stock and handguard are in excellent condition with minor nicks throughout that do not detract from the finish of this gun. Has flush mount buttplate with a W8At55 code that shows patina. ZF4 telescope is complete with shades and shows 98% of its orig blue with clear optics. DUV scope mount also shows better than 98% of its finish. Bayonet and scabbard are in excellent condition. 4-34062 BK98 (3,500-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 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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