*◊ GERMAN MAUSER Kar98k WWII SERVICE RIFLE, MADE BY MAUSER OBERNDORF FOR THE LUFTWAFFE.

SN 3084m. Cal. 7.92mm. This rifle is all-matching except for the bolt. Receiver is marked “byf 41” indicating production at Mauser’s Oberndorf factory in 1941. The bbl code is “40S96”. Rifle has both German & post-war British firing proofs on the left side of the receiver. Laminated beech stock is marked Eagle/L, indicating production for the German Airforce (Luftwaffe). The stock’s Waffenamt marks are clear & crisp. Buttplate is marked “bpr41”. Bolt is mismatched & does not match itself; “7809r” on the bolt body & “33” on the firing pin assembly. Bbl bands are matching, but sight hood & cleaning rod are missing. Comes with a well-worn original German leather sling. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Retains approx 75-85% bluing, with finished restoration on upper band & rust on bolt dismount ferrules. There is evidence on the upper bbl band that rust & light corrosion have been removed from the band & adjacent bbl area. There is a 4-1/2″ line which appears to be an old wood filler restoration. Remainder of stock has normal dings & scratches that would be expected from a well-used WWI rifle. The overall condition is surprisingly good & it would not take much to bring this rifle to a very collectible state. Bore is good & shiny with dark grooves & lands; with a good crown. Mechanics are fully functional. 4-53151 JJW21 (800-1,500) – Lot 1376

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
	1376	$977.50	◊ GERMAN MAUSER Kar98k WWII SERVICE RIFLE, MADE BY MAUSER OBERNDORF FOR THE LUFTWAFFE. SN 3084m. Cal. 7.92mm. This rifle is all-matching except for the bolt. Receiver is marked “byf 41” indicating production at Mauser’s Oberndorf factory in 1941. The bbl code is “40S96”. Rifle has both German & post-war British firing proofs on the left side of the receiver. Laminated beech stock is marked Eagle/L, indicating production for the German Airforce (Luftwaffe). The stock’s Waffenamt marks are clear & crisp. Buttplate is marked “bpr41”. Bolt is mismatched & does not match itself; “7809r” on the bolt body & “33” on the firing pin assembly. Bbl bands are matching, but sight hood & cleaning rod are missing. Comes with a well-worn original German leather sling. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Retains approx 75-85% bluing, with finished restoration on upper band & rust on bolt dismount ferrules. There is evidence on the upper bbl band that rust & light corrosion have been removed from the band & adjacent bbl area. There is a 4-1/2″ line which appears to be an old wood filler restoration. Remainder of stock has normal dings & scratches that would be expected from a well-used WWI rifle. The overall condition is surprisingly good & it would not take much to bring this rifle to a very collectible state. Bore is good & shiny with dark grooves & lands; with a good crown. Mechanics are fully functional. 4-53151 JJW21 (800-1,500) – Lot 1376 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 MAUSER Kar98k WWII SERVICE RIFLE, MADE BY MAUSER OBERNDORF FOR THE LUFTWAFFE.