*◊ RARE SS MAUSER K98k SHORT DOUBLE CLAW SNIPER RIFLE (SCHARFSCHUTZENGEWEHR) WITH 4X EBRA TELESCOPE.

SN 3610e. Cal. 7.92mm. This K98k was made for the SS, as indicated by the Death’s head marking with “SS 4” on the left side of the bbl adjacent to the receiver ring. Receiver ring is well marked with early Nazi era drop-wing Eagle firing proofs, SN “1306e” and the maker code “S/147/G” (JP Sauer, 1935). As is the case with early K98k receivers, there are no markings on the side-rail. The bbl is also well marked and includes a Nazi Eagle firing proof, SN “3610”, the SS stamp, a “Geco” (Gustav Genschow) commercial trademark, and the bbl code “39Ru3”. The right side of the receiver ring shows Waffenamt “Eagle/116” & “Eagle/214”. The left side of the forward scope base has been recently buffed. The K98k bolt has Waffenamt Eagle/63, SN “7621C” which does not match the rifle but does match itself completely. Illustrated in the book Sniper Variations of the German K98k Rifle by Richard D. Law, p 124, #203-206. The laminated stock has lost most of its marks. The rifle SN is faintly visible as well as “P” and maker code “byf” indicating the stock came from the Mauser Oberndorf facility. Stock SN is “3810”, although barely legible. All metal components, except for the bolt, bear the number “3610”. The telescopic scope is marked “EBRA 4X” on the adjustment knob. Scope bears no other markings. The bolt SN “7621” appears on the cocking piece, safety, bolt root, extractor, receiver ring, rear sight leaf, lower bbl band, trigger guard assembly, floorplate, action screws and follower. The buttplate is flat and smooth, and the safety is the standard component found on infantry K98ks. This SS short double claw mount is unnumbered. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Metal parts retain approx 60-70% of orig blue, which has worn thin in many places. Wood is excellent with some scratches and dings consistent with limited field use, although dirty, with rust on buttplate and the bolt disassembly ferrule. The receiver ring in the area adjacent to the bbl, the rear sight leaf, the forward bbl band and the exposed section of the bbl itself are all host to significant corrosion, rust and occasional deep pits. Mechanics are fully functional. Bore is strong, but could use a good cleaning. Scope optics are excellent and adjustments are functional. 4-53155 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 1368

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
	1368	$5,275.00	◊ RARE SS MAUSER K98k SHORT DOUBLE CLAW SNIPER RIFLE (SCHARFSCHUTZENGEWEHR) WITH 4X EBRA TELESCOPE. SN 3610e. Cal. 7.92mm. This K98k was made for the SS, as indicated by the Death’s head marking with “SS 4” on the left side of the bbl adjacent to the receiver ring. Receiver ring is well marked with early Nazi era drop-wing Eagle firing proofs, SN “1306e” and the maker code “S/147/G” (JP Sauer, 1935). As is the case with early K98k receivers, there are no markings on the side-rail. The bbl is also well marked and includes a Nazi Eagle firing proof, SN “3610”, the SS stamp, a “Geco” (Gustav Genschow) commercial trademark, and the bbl code “39Ru3”. The right side of the receiver ring shows Waffenamt “Eagle/116” & “Eagle/214”. The left side of the forward scope base has been recently buffed. The K98k bolt has Waffenamt Eagle/63, SN “7621C” which does not match the rifle but does match itself completely. Illustrated in the book Sniper Variations of the German K98k Rifle* by Richard D. Law, p 124, #203-206. The laminated stock has lost most of its marks. The rifle SN is faintly visible as well as “P” and maker code “byf” indicating the stock came from the Mauser Oberndorf facility. Stock SN is “3810”, although barely legible. All metal components, except for the bolt, bear the number “3610”. The telescopic scope is marked “EBRA 4X” on the adjustment knob. Scope bears no other markings. The bolt SN “7621” appears on the cocking piece, safety, bolt root, extractor, receiver ring, rear sight leaf, lower bbl band, trigger guard assembly, floorplate, action screws and follower. The buttplate is flat and smooth, and the safety is the standard component found on infantry K98ks. This SS short double claw mount is unnumbered. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Metal parts retain approx 60-70% of orig blue, which has worn thin in many places. Wood is excellent with some scratches and dings consistent with limited field use, although dirty, with rust on buttplate and the bolt disassembly ferrule. The receiver ring in the area adjacent to the bbl, the rear sight leaf, the forward bbl band and the exposed section of the bbl itself are all host to significant corrosion, rust and occasional deep pits. Mechanics are fully functional. Bore is strong, but could use a good cleaning. Scope optics are excellent and adjustments are functional. 4-53155 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 1368 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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*◊ RARE SS MAUSER K98k SHORT DOUBLE CLAW SNIPER RIFLE (SCHARFSCHUTZENGEWEHR) WITH 4X EBRA TELESCOPE.