*RARE MODEL K98 MAUSER SHARPSHOOTER’S RIFLE WITH Zf 41/1 SCOPE.

*RARE MODEL K98 MAUSER SHARPSHOOTER’S RIFLE WITH Zf 41/1 SCOPE. SN 72852L. Cal. 8X57 mm. Scarce sharpshooter’s rifle on a byf/44 action with 24″ tapered rnd bbl, barleycorn front sight with hood & 2,000 meter rear sight. Sight base is specially built with a rail on left side that is mounted with a “duv” code code base containing a “cag” Zf 41/1 sharpshooter’s scope, serial number “2129”. Rear edge of base is marked “K98k-Zf.41.”. Rifle is mounted in an orig laminated 1-pc stock with short handguard, stamped trigger guard/floorplate with stamped bbl bands, without bayonet lug or cleaning rod. It has standard sheet metal buttplate with a hole for bolt dismounting and accompanied by an orig diamond pattern embossed leather sling, the buckle stamped “D&C”. Also accompanied by an orig desert tan painted scope can with “jvb” code & eagle “WaA542” Waffenampt on lid. Additionally accompanied by a “cxn” code scope adjusting tool with manufacturer’s code & serial number “89810/V-2X” on left side. This is a very scarce & complete set as would have been issued toward end of WWII. PROVENANCE: Doug Smith Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all numbered parts are matching. Metal retains virtually all of its orig rough wartime finish with slight wear on bolt body & some minor spotting on trigger guard & floorplate. Stock has a hairline in laminate on right side of butt, otherwise wood is sound with minor handling & storage marks & retains most of its orig finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Scope & mount are equally crisp, retaining virtually all of their orig factory finish, crisp optics. Scope adjusting tool is equally new with fine optics. Can retains about 95% orig desert tan paint with horsehair lining. Canvas belt loop has a rust stain. This is a fine sharpshooter set suitable for any museum or advanced collection. 4-36162 JR257 (5,000-8,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008

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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	1104	$0.00	RARE MODEL K98 MAUSER SHARPSHOOTER’S RIFLE WITH Zf 41/1 SCOPE. SN 72852L. Cal. 8X57 mm. Scarce sharpshooter’s rifle on a byf/44 action with 24″ tapered rnd bbl, barleycorn front sight with hood & 2,000 meter rear sight. Sight base is specially built with a rail on left side that is mounted with a “duv” code code base containing a “cag” Zf 41/1 sharpshooter’s scope, serial number “2129”. Rear edge of base is marked “K98k-Zf.41.”. Rifle is mounted in an orig laminated 1-pc stock with short handguard, stamped trigger guard/floorplate with stamped bbl bands, without bayonet lug or cleaning rod. It has standard sheet metal buttplate with a hole for bolt dismounting and accompanied by an orig diamond pattern embossed leather sling, the buckle stamped “D&C”. Also accompanied by an orig desert tan painted scope can with “jvb” code & eagle “WaA542” Waffenampt on lid. Additionally accompanied by a “cxn” code scope adjusting tool with manufacturer’s code & serial number “89810/V-2X” on left side. This is a very scarce & complete set as would have been issued toward end of WWII. PROVENANCE: Doug Smith Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all numbered parts are matching. Metal retains virtually all of its orig rough wartime finish with slight wear on bolt body & some minor spotting on trigger guard & floorplate. Stock has a hairline in laminate on right side of butt, otherwise wood is sound with minor handling & storage marks & retains most of its orig finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Scope & mount are equally crisp, retaining virtually all of their orig factory finish, crisp optics. Scope adjusting tool is equally new with fine optics. Can retains about 95% orig desert tan paint with horsehair lining. Canvas belt loop has a rust stain. This is a fine sharpshooter set suitable for any museum or advanced collection. 4-36162 JR257 (5,000-8,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008 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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