*◊ STEYR 8MM K98k DOUBLE CLAW SNIPER RIFLE WITH TELESCOPE AND CASE.

*◊ STEYR 8MM K98k DOUBLE CLAW SNIPER RIFLE WITH TELESCOPE AND CASE. SN 9212. Cal. 8mm. Authentic SS “bnz” double claw K98 sniper rifle. Receiver top marked “bnz”, representing Steyr, Austria, produced in 1944 with dovetailed double claw base in front and soldered base in rear. All weapon SN’s match, rifle SN 9212, with the exception of the rear sight base which is factory mismatched one digit off, SN 9213, and with unnumbered front and rear bands. Left bbl marked with Nazi era firing proof, SN 9212, and Eagle over ZZA2 SS acceptance mark. Center focus Optotechnika four-power scope is marked “dow+”, SN 4281, correct three-post reticle, and includes orig period rubber eye protector and leather scope carrying case with WaA marks. Authentic mounts are soldered to the scope body and unmarked. White glue laminate stock marked with single WaA 623 on wrist, and displays shallow bolt handle cutout typical of Steyr manufacture. Comes with authentic serviceable “L&F” marked leather sling. Overall correct and fine example of scarce SS double claw sniper. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. Scope is good, shows use with small dent on objective end, optics are slightly hazy. Bore is very good to excellent. Stock is very good with scattered handling marks and scratches. 4-53276 DW30 (12,500-17,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013

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
	3104	$17,250.00	◊ STEYR 8MM K98k DOUBLE CLAW SNIPER RIFLE WITH TELESCOPE AND CASE. SN 9212. Cal. 8mm. Authentic SS “bnz” double claw K98 sniper rifle. Receiver top marked “bnz”, representing Steyr, Austria, produced in 1944 with dovetailed double claw base in front and soldered base in rear. All weapon SN’s match, rifle SN 9212, with the exception of the rear sight base which is factory mismatched one digit off, SN 9213, and with unnumbered front and rear bands. Left bbl marked with Nazi era firing proof, SN 9212, and Eagle over ZZA2 SS acceptance mark. Center focus Optotechnika four-power scope is marked “dow+”, SN 4281, correct three-post reticle, and includes orig period rubber eye protector and leather scope carrying case with WaA marks. Authentic mounts are soldered to the scope body and unmarked. White glue laminate stock marked with single WaA 623 on wrist, and displays shallow bolt handle cutout typical of Steyr manufacture. Comes with authentic serviceable “L&F” marked leather sling. Overall correct and fine example of scarce SS double claw sniper. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. Scope is good, shows use with small dent on objective end, optics are slightly hazy. Bore is very good to excellent. Stock is very good with scattered handling marks and scratches. 4-53276 DW30 (12,500-17,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013 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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