*◊ ERFURT KAR 98A CARBINE.

SN 1607a. Cal. 7.92mm. This Kar98a is still in original all-matching WWI configuration and lacks the 1920 permission date stamps on receiver ring & buttstock. This rifle has a WWI era leather sling, and a period in-the-white muzzle cap marked “APVS”. Although the stock is matching, it is not unit-marked. The receiver ring is marked with the German Imperial Crown over “Erfurt 1918”. The SN “1607a” is found next to the Eagle firing proof. The side-rail is stamped “Kar98”. The stock has Imperial cartouches, as well as a letter “B”, indicating it is made from a substitute standard wood, in this case beech. The rear sight is graduated from 300-2000 meters and is complete & functional. Bbl length is 23″. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Finish on metal parts has become a dark grey to light brown retaining 30-40% bluing. Bolt is finished in the white. Stock has cured to a pleasing mellow honey brown color, having very few scratches and dings; there is a dime-sized mark on the right side of the butt where the surface is unaccountably abraded; and two small hairline cracks, less than 1″ each, emanating from the recoil bolt on the right side of the stock. A thin, long piece of beech (approx 4″) extending from the front of the left receiver to the thumb cutout is missing. A replacement piece needs to be spliced into the stock. Bore is good & strong with darkening in the grooves. Muzzle crown is crisp & sharp. Leather on the sling is supple, serviceable and strong with prominent crosshatching. This K98 is mechanically sound and complete. 4-53135 JJW20 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1372

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
	1372	$0.00	◊ ERFURT KAR 98A CARBINE. SN 1607a. Cal. 7.92mm. This Kar98a is still in original all-matching WWI configuration and lacks the 1920 permission date stamps on receiver ring & buttstock. This rifle has a WWI era leather sling, and a period in-the-white muzzle cap marked “APVS”. Although the stock is matching, it is not unit-marked. The receiver ring is marked with the German Imperial Crown over “Erfurt 1918”. The SN “1607a” is found next to the Eagle firing proof. The side-rail is stamped “Kar98”. The stock has Imperial cartouches, as well as a letter “B”, indicating it is made from a substitute standard wood, in this case beech. The rear sight is graduated from 300-2000 meters and is complete & functional. Bbl length is 23″. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Finish on metal parts has become a dark grey to light brown retaining 30-40% bluing. Bolt is finished in the white. Stock has cured to a pleasing mellow honey brown color, having very few scratches and dings; there is a dime-sized mark on the right side of the butt where the surface is unaccountably abraded; and two small hairline cracks, less than 1″ each, emanating from the recoil bolt on the right side of the stock. A thin, long piece of beech (approx 4″) extending from the front of the left receiver to the thumb cutout is missing. A replacement piece needs to be spliced into the stock. Bore is good & strong with darkening in the grooves. Muzzle crown is crisp & sharp. Leather on the sling is supple, serviceable and strong with prominent crosshatching. This K98 is mechanically sound and complete. 4-53135 JJW20 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1372 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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*◊ ERFURT KAR 98A CARBINE.