*◊ GERMAN KARABINER 98a SHORT RIFLE, MADE AT ERFURT IN 1916.

SN 1025l. Cal. 7.92mm. This all-matching Kar98a has received the 1920 permission date on receiver ring & buttstock. Rifle is Reichswehr unit-marked “7./A.B.1.74” on the tang of the buttplate. Consistent with the reissue of these rifles after WWI, the receiver & bolt have been blued. The rifle bears an unusual marking on its receiver & buttplate, consisting of a large “*” followed by a “3” and “118”. Upon close examination it is plain to see the orig numbers on the receiver were removed & replaced by “318”. The same number appears on the buttplate “* 3 118″ (meaning unknown). The safety appears to have been renumbered to match the rifle. Rifle comes with an orig period sling. Also notable is the fact that the walnut stock has been refinished, and all inspection marks, firing proofs and stock number have been removed. The rear sight is graduated from 300-2000 meters and is complete & functional. Bbl length is 23”. The SN “1025 / l” is located on the buttplate, all bolt components, receiver, trigger guard, floorplate, bbl bands and rear sight. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Retains approx 85% bluing with the only real finish wear being on the upper sling band. Stock has been refinished, and stained dark brown, with 1/2 hairline crack in the handguard in front of the rear sight, and a similar crack in the handguard below the upper bbl band; with light scratches & compression marks. Bore is good with darkening in the grooves. Leather on the sling is supple, serviceable and strong with prominent crosshatching and a good functional keeper & buckle. This K98a is mechanically sound and complete, except for removal of stock number. The safety is difficult to manipulate. 4-53134 JJW19 (1,000-2,000) – Lot 1374

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
	1374	$0.00	◊ GERMAN KARABINER 98a SHORT RIFLE, MADE AT ERFURT IN 1916. SN 1025l. Cal. 7.92mm. This all-matching Kar98a has received the 1920 permission date on receiver ring & buttstock. Rifle is Reichswehr unit-marked “7./A.B.1.74” on the tang of the buttplate. Consistent with the reissue of these rifles after WWI, the receiver & bolt have been blued. The rifle bears an unusual marking on its receiver & buttplate, consisting of a large “” followed by a “3” and “118”. Upon close examination it is plain to see the orig numbers on the receiver were removed & replaced by “318”. The same number appears on the buttplate “* 3 118″ (meaning unknown). The safety appears to have been renumbered to match the rifle. Rifle comes with an orig period sling. Also notable is the fact that the walnut stock has been refinished, and all inspection marks, firing proofs and stock number have been removed. The rear sight is graduated from 300-2000 meters and is complete & functional. Bbl length is 23”. The SN “1025 / l” is located on the buttplate, all bolt components, receiver, trigger guard, floorplate, bbl bands and rear sight. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Retains approx 85% bluing with the only real finish wear being on the upper sling band. Stock has been refinished, and stained dark brown, with 1/2 hairline crack in the handguard in front of the rear sight, and a similar crack in the handguard below the upper bbl band; with light scratches & compression marks. Bore is good with darkening in the grooves. Leather on the sling is supple, serviceable and strong with prominent crosshatching and a good functional keeper & buckle. This K98a is mechanically sound and complete, except for removal of stock number. The safety is difficult to manipulate. 4-53134 JJW19 (1,000-2,000) – Lot 1374 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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*◊ GERMAN KARABINER 98a SHORT RIFLE, MADE AT ERFURT IN 1916.