*◊ OUTSTANDING UNISSUED LATE WAR GERMAN K98k SNIPER RIFLE (SCHARFSCHUTZENGEWEHR), WITH WINTER TRIGGER & SINGLE CLAW MOUNT TELESCOPE.

SN 4845c. Cal. 7.92mm. This late war Steyr sniper rifle has a single claw 3-part mount made by bmj (Hensoldt, Welzlar) marked “Dialytan 4X 75720”. The telescopic sight is also serial numbered “4845C” which matches the numbers on both the front & rear scope bases, as well as the bbl number. The bolt number is “4855C”, which is likely a marking error, where the “4” & “5” have been transposed. The discrepancy of the SNs can also be seen on the bbl number where an early attempt was made to change the “4” to a “5”. The SNs appear on the bolt, scope base & mount, bbl, upper & lower bbl bands, and magazine floorplate. The bolt has a late war finish and round gas escape vents on its lower side. Stock is unnumbered externally. Winter trigger is marked “Mod98” & bears the maker mark “eeu43”. The buttplate has cross-hatch markings from top to bottom as is seen on many German WWII sniping rifles. The scope tube itself bears the bmj maker mark, and the manufacturer’s SN “75720”. Illustrated in the book Sniper Variations of the German K98k Rifle by Richard D. Law, p 12, #193-197. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: The finish on the rifle is outstanding. The high quality bluing is approx 98%. The finish on the laminated stock is orig & untouched. As a result, the stock is somewhat dry, which makes the German Eagle firing proof on butt very difficult to see. The stock has darkened from handling but has very few marks or dents. Overall condition is consistent with a rifle that was never issued for field use. Bore is strong & shiny; muzzle crown is almost untouched. Mechanics are 100% sound and functional. The Dialytan 4X power scope retains 98% of its bluing and optics are clear & sharp. 4-53274 JJW4 (12,500-22,500) – Lot 1366

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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
	1366	$14,950.00	◊ OUTSTANDING UNISSUED LATE WAR GERMAN K98k SNIPER RIFLE (SCHARFSCHUTZENGEWEHR), WITH WINTER TRIGGER & SINGLE CLAW MOUNT TELESCOPE. SN 4845c. Cal. 7.92mm. This late war Steyr sniper rifle has a single claw 3-part mount made by bmj (Hensoldt, Welzlar) marked “Dialytan 4X 75720”. The telescopic sight is also serial numbered “4845C” which matches the numbers on both the front & rear scope bases, as well as the bbl number. The bolt number is “4855C”, which is likely a marking error, where the “4” & “5” have been transposed. The discrepancy of the SNs can also be seen on the bbl number where an early attempt was made to change the “4” to a “5”. The SNs appear on the bolt, scope base & mount, bbl, upper & lower bbl bands, and magazine floorplate. The bolt has a late war finish and round gas escape vents on its lower side. Stock is unnumbered externally. Winter trigger is marked “Mod98” & bears the maker mark “eeu43”. The buttplate has cross-hatch markings from top to bottom as is seen on many German WWII sniping rifles. The scope tube itself bears the bmj maker mark, and the manufacturer’s SN “75720”. Illustrated in the book Sniper Variations of the German K98k Rifle* by Richard D. Law, p 12, #193-197. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: The finish on the rifle is outstanding. The high quality bluing is approx 98%. The finish on the laminated stock is orig & untouched. As a result, the stock is somewhat dry, which makes the German Eagle firing proof on butt very difficult to see. The stock has darkened from handling but has very few marks or dents. Overall condition is consistent with a rifle that was never issued for field use. Bore is strong & shiny; muzzle crown is almost untouched. Mechanics are 100% sound and functional. The Dialytan 4X power scope retains 98% of its bluing and optics are clear & sharp. 4-53274 JJW4 (12,500-22,500) – Lot 1366 Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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*◊ OUTSTANDING UNISSUED LATE WAR GERMAN K98k SNIPER RIFLE (SCHARFSCHUTZENGEWEHR), WITH WINTER TRIGGER & SINGLE CLAW MOUNT TELESCOPE.