*◊ DESIRABLE WORLD WAR I GEWEHR 98 SNIPER RIFLE WITH LANDLICHT 4 POWER SCOPE.

SN 8876. Cal. 7.92mm. Desirable WWI era Gewehr 98 dual offset double claw sniper rifle with Landlicht 4X scope. Rifle itself is in very nice condition and presents very well. Profusely Imperial proofed on receiver and buttstock, which is also unit marked “96.R.6.193.”. Bbl, receiver, bolt and some smaller parts all match. Front & rear scope bases have been factory installed during the era. The rifle has been fitted with a double claw rear off set mount with “LANDLICHT Mod. 04X” 4 power scope, SN 58480. Scope is in overall good condition. Three post reticle with surprisingly clear optics. Set comes with serviceable period leather sling, unit marked flip up muzzle protector, rare, authentic 20 round extended Grabenmagazine marked “J”, and correct cleaning rod. PROVENANCE: Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess Collection. CONDITION: Overall very good showing much service use. Rifle bluing is approx 85% with receiver and scope bases left in the white. Most bluing wear has occured at the magazine floor plate with the stock disc turning an even brown patina. Front band, buttstock & magazine follower are mismatched. Trigger guard is force matched. Scope optics clear & mechanically functional. Bore is dark with strong lands & grooves. Stock overall good condition with several scratches, dings & handling marks consistent with war time use in the trenches. 4-53262 DW21 (7,500-11,500) – Lot 3221

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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
	3221	$9,440.00	◊ DESIRABLE WORLD WAR I GEWEHR 98 SNIPER RIFLE WITH LANDLICHT 4 POWER SCOPE. SN 8876. Cal. 7.92mm. Desirable WWI era Gewehr 98 dual offset double claw sniper rifle with Landlicht 4X scope. Rifle itself is in very nice condition and presents very well. Profusely Imperial proofed on receiver and buttstock, which is also unit marked “96.R.6.193.”. Bbl, receiver, bolt and some smaller parts all match. Front & rear scope bases have been factory installed during the era. The rifle has been fitted with a double claw rear off set mount with “LANDLICHT Mod. 04X” 4 power scope, SN 58480. Scope is in overall good condition. Three post reticle with surprisingly clear optics. Set comes with serviceable period leather sling, unit marked flip up muzzle protector, rare, authentic 20 round extended Grabenmagazine marked “J”, and correct cleaning rod. PROVENANCE: Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess Collection. CONDITION: Overall very good showing much service use. Rifle bluing is approx 85% with receiver and scope bases left in the white. Most bluing wear has occured at the magazine floor plate with the stock disc turning an even brown patina. Front band, buttstock & magazine follower are mismatched. Trigger guard is force matched. Scope optics clear & mechanically functional. Bore is dark with strong lands & grooves. Stock overall good condition with several scratches, dings & handling marks consistent with war time use in the trenches. 4-53262 DW21 (7,500-11,500) – Lot 3221 Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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*◊ DESIRABLE WORLD WAR I GEWEHR 98 SNIPER RIFLE WITH LANDLICHT 4 POWER SCOPE.