*◊ KARABINER 98b MARKED KARAB 98b LONG RIFLE MADE BY SIMSON IN THE 1920S.

SN 8307a. Cal. 7.92mm. This rifle is clearly marked on the side-rail “KARAB.98b”. The receiver, trigger guard assembly, bbl, rear sight and front bbl band are matching & in very good condition. The stock, bolt, handguard and lower bbl band are mismatched are were originally Gewehr 98 parts. Although the rifle has a bolt with a turned down handle, there is no cutout or recess in the stock to accommodate the bolt handle. The stock’s sling swivels are under the stock as opposed to the side swivels on the 98b. All Gewehr 98 parts are mismatched. The rifle has its cleaning rod, but no sling. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Receiver, bbl, trigger guard assembly and front band are outstanding, with bluing on the bbl & receiver approx 60-70%. The most worn parts are the front of the trigger guard, bbl band and rear sight, whose condition is very high for a 98b. Stock is solid, with minimal remaining Imperial marks, with dents, bruises and compressions over its full length. Wood has aged nicely, a dark honey color. Bore is strong, but would benefit from a good cleaning. Mechanics are fully functional and very good. Because of the presence of so many nice 98b parts and original receiver K98b designation, this rifle is a good candidate for restoration. 4-53181 JJW31 (1,000-2,500) – Lot 1375

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
	1375	$0.00	◊ KARABINER 98b MARKED KARAB 98b LONG RIFLE MADE BY SIMSON IN THE 1920S. SN 8307a. Cal. 7.92mm. This rifle is clearly marked on the side-rail “KARAB.98b”. The receiver, trigger guard assembly, bbl, rear sight and front bbl band are matching & in very good condition. The stock, bolt, handguard and lower bbl band are mismatched are were originally Gewehr 98 parts. Although the rifle has a bolt with a turned down handle, there is no cutout or recess in the stock to accommodate the bolt handle. The stock’s sling swivels are under the stock as opposed to the side swivels on the 98b. All Gewehr 98 parts are mismatched. The rifle has its cleaning rod, but no sling. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Receiver, bbl, trigger guard assembly and front band are outstanding, with bluing on the bbl & receiver approx 60-70%. The most worn parts are the front of the trigger guard, bbl band and rear sight, whose condition is very high for a 98b. Stock is solid, with minimal remaining Imperial marks, with dents, bruises and compressions over its full length. Wood has aged nicely, a dark honey color. Bore is strong, but would benefit from a good cleaning. Mechanics are fully functional and very good. Because of the presence of so many nice 98b parts and original receiver K98b designation, this rifle is a good candidate for restoration. 4-53181 JJW31 (1,000-2,500) – Lot 1375 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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*◊ KARABINER 98b MARKED KARAB 98b LONG RIFLE MADE BY SIMSON IN THE 1920S.