*◊ K98k SERVICE RIFLE MADE BY ERMA ERFURT IN 1937.

SN 9139. Cal. 7.92mm. This German service rifle has seen heavy use. It is missing the recoil crossbolt, the small action set screws, retaining pin for the rear sight leaf, main screw attaching rear sight assembly to the bbl, front sight hood and cleaning rod. The laminated beech stock is solid, as is its walnut handguard. The German Army acceptance mark “Eagle/H” is faintly visible on the stock, but the SN & other inspection marks are there but not recognizable. Finish on the handguard is different from that on the stock. Accompanied by a correct & period leather sling. Numbers on the bolt are matching & perhaps force-matched. Portions of the bolt, especially the cocking piece have been painted with a black substance. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: This rifle suffers from significant rust & corrosion damage. Sections of the rifle that are heavily pitted include the rear sight assembly, adjoining bbl, entire receiver ring and side-rail. The receiver bridge & bolt escaped these issues. Many parts of the rifle including the exposed forward portion of the bbl, both bbl bands and floorplate have been resurfaced with a black varnish-like substance, which especially on the bbl has added a lumpy appearance. The stock’s dismount ferrules are rusted & corroded. Wood is solid without breaks or cracks, but in need of restorative attention and cleaning. Bore is shiny with strong rifling, with some corrosion & debris in the grooves. Crown is good. Mechanics are good and functional. 4-53100 JJW28 (500-1,000) – Lot 1381

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
	1381	$517.50	◊ K98k SERVICE RIFLE MADE BY ERMA ERFURT IN 1937. SN 9139. Cal. 7.92mm. This German service rifle has seen heavy use. It is missing the recoil crossbolt, the small action set screws, retaining pin for the rear sight leaf, main screw attaching rear sight assembly to the bbl, front sight hood and cleaning rod. The laminated beech stock is solid, as is its walnut handguard. The German Army acceptance mark “Eagle/H” is faintly visible on the stock, but the SN & other inspection marks are there but not recognizable. Finish on the handguard is different from that on the stock. Accompanied by a correct & period leather sling. Numbers on the bolt are matching & perhaps force-matched. Portions of the bolt, especially the cocking piece have been painted with a black substance. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: This rifle suffers from significant rust & corrosion damage. Sections of the rifle that are heavily pitted include the rear sight assembly, adjoining bbl, entire receiver ring and side-rail. The receiver bridge & bolt escaped these issues. Many parts of the rifle including the exposed forward portion of the bbl, both bbl bands and floorplate have been resurfaced with a black varnish-like substance, which especially on the bbl has added a lumpy appearance. The stock’s dismount ferrules are rusted & corroded. Wood is solid without breaks or cracks, but in need of restorative attention and cleaning. Bore is shiny with strong rifling, with some corrosion & debris in the grooves. Crown is good. Mechanics are good and functional. 4-53100 JJW28 (500-1,000) – Lot 1381 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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*◊ K98k SERVICE RIFLE MADE BY ERMA ERFURT IN 1937.