*◊ KAR98B MADE AT AMBERG IN 1918, MODIFIED POST WWI.

SN 3828d. Cal. 7.92mm. This WWI Gew 98 service rifle was made at Amberg Arsenal in Bavaria in 1918, the chamber being marked accordingly. It was rebuilt to Kar 98b specification with turndown bolt handle and straight tangent rearsight during the early Nazi period and consequently consists of the parts of many rifles and is significantly mismatched. The Imperial German marks on the stock are difficult to see, one of which has been heavily scratched. Writing, which is possibly Greek, appears scratched on the right side of the butt. The Kar 98b rear sight assembly, which was installed when the orig Lange sight was removed, was made by Mauser in the mid-1930s and is S/42G (1935 date) marked accordingly. All components, except for the rear sight, are orig WWI era parts, but all have different numbers. During the mid-1930s, this rifle was assembled at some unknown location; a correct Kar 98b pattern turn down bolt was installed in place of the original straight handled Gew 98 bolt. The rifle has orig WWI German proof marks, although they are very worn. Additionally the rifle was reproofed in England more recently. Rifle has an old sling which appears to be orig to the period. Missing its cleaning rod. A WWII muzzle cap was added at a later date. Bolt SN is illegible. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Retains approx 25% orig blued finish, with significant loss due to corrosion on the receiver ring. Most parts are brown with significant wear. Bolt is heavily corroded at the root & bolt face and internal components of the firing pin assembly, and has significant internal rust. Approx 1/2″ wide piece of wood is missing from the front handguard, exposing a portion of the bbl. Although rifling is visible, bore is heavily corroded & crusty. Mechanics are good. 4-53120 JJW29 (400-1,200) – Lot 1382

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
	1382	$460.00	◊ KAR98B MADE AT AMBERG IN 1918, MODIFIED POST WWI. SN 3828d. Cal. 7.92mm. This WWI Gew 98 service rifle was made at Amberg Arsenal in Bavaria in 1918, the chamber being marked accordingly. It was rebuilt to Kar 98b specification with turndown bolt handle and straight tangent rearsight during the early Nazi period and consequently consists of the parts of many rifles and is significantly mismatched. The Imperial German marks on the stock are difficult to see, one of which has been heavily scratched. Writing, which is possibly Greek, appears scratched on the right side of the butt. The Kar 98b rear sight assembly, which was installed when the orig Lange sight was removed, was made by Mauser in the mid-1930s and is S/42G (1935 date) marked accordingly. All components, except for the rear sight, are orig WWI era parts, but all have different numbers. During the mid-1930s, this rifle was assembled at some unknown location; a correct Kar 98b pattern turn down bolt was installed in place of the original straight handled Gew 98 bolt. The rifle has orig WWI German proof marks, although they are very worn. Additionally the rifle was reproofed in England more recently. Rifle has an old sling which appears to be orig to the period. Missing its cleaning rod. A WWII muzzle cap was added at a later date. Bolt SN is illegible. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Retains approx 25% orig blued finish, with significant loss due to corrosion on the receiver ring. Most parts are brown with significant wear. Bolt is heavily corroded at the root & bolt face and internal components of the firing pin assembly, and has significant internal rust. Approx 1/2″ wide piece of wood is missing from the front handguard, exposing a portion of the bbl. Although rifling is visible, bore is heavily corroded & crusty. Mechanics are good. 4-53120 JJW29 (400-1,200) – Lot 1382 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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*◊ KAR98B MADE AT AMBERG IN 1918, MODIFIED POST WWI.