*◊ EXCEPTIONAL AUTHENTIC WORLD WAR I GEWEHR 98 SNIPER RIFLE.

SN 5822r. Cal. 7.92mm. Desirable mostly matching WWI era Danzig 1917 Gewehr 98 double claw sniper rifle fitted with an OIGEE LUXOR, Berlin 3X scope. Rifle itself is in good, combat used condition and all parts match with the exception of the bbl, bolt assembly and rear band. Profusely Imperial proofed on right butt & all metal parts, as correct. Bbl is British “Ton” proofed on right side. 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 a “Gew. Nr. 6716i” marked 3 power Oigee scope, in overall good condition. Four post reticle with surprisingly clear optics. Set comes with serviceable period leather sling and correct cleaning rod. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Overall good showing much service use. Rifle bluing is approx 60% with most wear at the bands, trigger guard, buttplate, scope mount bases, rear sight turning brown with scattered patina & light pitting on receiver, trigger guard, bolt, scope, body & double claw rings. 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. 4-53131 DW34 (3,000-5,500) – Lot 3223

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
	3223	$3,540.00	◊ EXCEPTIONAL AUTHENTIC WORLD WAR I GEWEHR 98 SNIPER RIFLE. SN 5822r. Cal. 7.92mm. Desirable mostly matching WWI era Danzig 1917 Gewehr 98 double claw sniper rifle fitted with an OIGEE LUXOR, Berlin 3X scope. Rifle itself is in good, combat used condition and all parts match with the exception of the bbl, bolt assembly and rear band. Profusely Imperial proofed on right butt & all metal parts, as correct. Bbl is British “Ton” proofed on right side. 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 a “Gew. Nr. 6716i” marked 3 power Oigee scope, in overall good condition. Four post reticle with surprisingly clear optics. Set comes with serviceable period leather sling and correct cleaning rod. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Overall good showing much service use. Rifle bluing is approx 60% with most wear at the bands, trigger guard, buttplate, scope mount bases, rear sight turning brown with scattered patina & light pitting on receiver, trigger guard, bolt, scope, body & double claw rings. 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. 4-53131 DW34 (3,000-5,500) – Lot 3223 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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*◊ EXCEPTIONAL AUTHENTIC WORLD WAR I GEWEHR 98 SNIPER RIFLE.