*◊ POST-WAR FRENCH Kar98k MAUSER RIFLE, svwB.

SN 15084b. Cal. 7.92mm. After WWII, the Mauser Factory at Oberndorf was occupied by the French Army. At that time, the French elected to continue employment of the Mauser workforce, in the manufacture of 98k service rifle and other types of small arms. This rifle, SN “15084b”, is one of those rifles and is distinctive from the German service rifle by the presence of 2 main features; a hexagonal stacking bar under the bbl, and a French style sling bar in the buttstock. This rifle utilizes many parts left over from German production, with the occasional WaffenAmt & German manufacturer’s codes, i.e. on the buttplate “byf” and “svw”. The SNs on this rifle are found only on the receiver & bolt. Firing proof on the receiver is the French 5-pointed star, and appears to the left of the SN. Stock is laminated beech. The stamped components consist of both bbl bands, trigger guard assembly and the buttplate. The front sight post has been cut for a sight hood, but sight hood is not present. All surfaces on the bolt which were serial numbered by the Germans have been buffed & renumbered to match by the French. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Retains approx 90% bluing, with most wear occurring on the bolt. The stock is in good strong condition with scratches & abrasions on the left side by the receiver. The sling bar installed by the French required a large & deep recess be cut into the stock under the sling bar. Mechanics are fully functional. Fit and finish of metal components is good. Operation is smooth and faultless. This rifle appears to have seen very little field service. Bore has strong rifling, but with some debris & corrosion in the grooves. The stacking bar, which is often damaged or missing from French rifles, is strong & serviceable. 4-53152 JJW24 (600-1,200) – Lot 1380

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
	1380	$575.00	◊ POST-WAR FRENCH Kar98k MAUSER RIFLE, svwB. SN 15084b. Cal. 7.92mm. After WWII, the Mauser Factory at Oberndorf was occupied by the French Army. At that time, the French elected to continue employment of the Mauser workforce, in the manufacture of 98k service rifle and other types of small arms. This rifle, SN “15084b”, is one of those rifles and is distinctive from the German service rifle by the presence of 2 main features; a hexagonal stacking bar under the bbl, and a French style sling bar in the buttstock. This rifle utilizes many parts left over from German production, with the occasional WaffenAmt & German manufacturer’s codes, i.e. on the buttplate “byf” and “svw”. The SNs on this rifle are found only on the receiver & bolt. Firing proof on the receiver is the French 5-pointed star, and appears to the left of the SN. Stock is laminated beech. The stamped components consist of both bbl bands, trigger guard assembly and the buttplate. The front sight post has been cut for a sight hood, but sight hood is not present. All surfaces on the bolt which were serial numbered by the Germans have been buffed & renumbered to match by the French. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Retains approx 90% bluing, with most wear occurring on the bolt. The stock is in good strong condition with scratches & abrasions on the left side by the receiver. The sling bar installed by the French required a large & deep recess be cut into the stock under the sling bar. Mechanics are fully functional. Fit and finish of metal components is good. Operation is smooth and faultless. This rifle appears to have seen very little field service. Bore has strong rifling, but with some debris & corrosion in the grooves. The stacking bar, which is often damaged or missing from French rifles, is strong & serviceable. 4-53152 JJW24 (600-1,200) – Lot 1380 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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*◊ POST-WAR FRENCH Kar98k MAUSER RIFLE, svwB.