*◊ EXCEPTIONAL REICHSWEHR EARLY 98k SNIPER RIFLE MANUFACTURED BY BSW.

SN 48. Cal. 7.92mm. All matching Berlin-Suhler Waffenwerke (BSW) standard issue early production K98k carbine, factory fitted with front and rear curved dovetail and post mounts for sniper use. Receiver is marked with Wiemar era proof marks, several eagle over “4” WaA markings, “B”, and the date “1938”. Scope bases are un-marked, front claw marked with SN 9955, and the early Voigtlaender 3X left scope sidewall is unit marked “7./J.R.3.152.”. Optics are clear with typical 3-post picket and 1-post reticle. Rifle bases and scope all appear contemporary to each other and correct. Rifle is all correct and matching to include the bolt assembly and most all metal parts are marked “WaA 4” with an additional “B”. Hardwood stock is marked with the National Socialist eagle over “H”, droop eagle “WaA 4” on right butt, on bottom, and at wrist. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Overall very fine. Showing some wear at the rear band, receiver and ocular and objective ends of the scope. Orig band spring is broken in the center. Blue approximately 95%. Hardwood stock is nicely marked, displays well, but cracked at wrist on both right and left sides (professionally repaired). Bore is bright and shiny with strong lands & grooves, optics function as they should, and are quite clear. 4-53267 DW15 (8,500-12,500) – Lot 3228

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
	3228	$8,625.00	◊ EXCEPTIONAL REICHSWEHR EARLY 98k SNIPER RIFLE MANUFACTURED BY BSW. SN 48. Cal. 7.92mm. All matching Berlin-Suhler Waffenwerke (BSW) standard issue early production K98k carbine, factory fitted with front and rear curved dovetail and post mounts for sniper use. Receiver is marked with Wiemar era proof marks, several eagle over “4” WaA markings, “B”, and the date “1938”. Scope bases are un-marked, front claw marked with SN 9955, and the early Voigtlaender 3X left scope sidewall is unit marked “7./J.R.3.152.”. Optics are clear with typical 3-post picket and 1-post reticle. Rifle bases and scope all appear contemporary to each other and correct. Rifle is all correct and matching to include the bolt assembly and most all metal parts are marked “WaA 4” with an additional “B”. Hardwood stock is marked with the National Socialist eagle over “H”, droop eagle “WaA 4” on right butt, on bottom, and at wrist. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Overall very fine. Showing some wear at the rear band, receiver and ocular and objective ends of the scope. Orig band spring is broken in the center. Blue approximately 95%. Hardwood stock is nicely marked, displays well, but cracked at wrist on both right and left sides (professionally repaired). Bore is bright and shiny with strong lands & grooves, optics function as they should, and are quite clear. 4-53267 DW15 (8,500-12,500) – Lot 3228 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 REICHSWEHR EARLY 98k SNIPER RIFLE MANUFACTURED BY BSW.