*◊ SAUER 8MM K98K SHORT SIDE RAIL SNIPER RIFLE WITH TELESCOPE.

*◊ SAUER 8MM K98K SHORT SIDE RAIL SNIPER RIFLE WITH TELESCOPE. SN 8032m. Cal. 8mm. Authentic mid-WWII J.P. Sauer produced short siderail K98 sniper rifle. Receiver top marked with WaA, slant script “ce 43”, representing J.P. Sauer, Suhl, produced in 1943. All weapon SN’s on metal parts match, with the exception of unmarked front and rear bands. Authentic, blued short siderail mount is unmarked with three correct screws and three correct keeper screws staked in place and two correct index pins. Left bbl marked with WaA 37 and script “ak”. “AJACK” 4×90 power scope is marked SN 51838, with additional “+” marking. Correct three-post reticle, and includes orig period rubber eye protector. Authentic mount is serial numbered “46” and has later modification with locking wing-nut, WaA 359 stamped. Red glue laminate stock is stamped Eagle/H and WaA 323 times two on right butt. Comes with good condition serviceable leather sling, original cleaning rod and front side hood. Nice representative example of scarce Sauer short siderail sniper. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good. Scope exterior is very good, optics are clear. Bore shows strong lands and grooves, but is frosted. Stock is very good with light scratches and handling marks. 4-53275 DW34 (8,500-12,500)

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
	3106	$9,775.00	◊ SAUER 8MM K98K SHORT SIDE RAIL SNIPER RIFLE WITH TELESCOPE. SN 8032m. Cal. 8mm. Authentic mid-WWII J.P. Sauer produced short siderail K98 sniper rifle. Receiver top marked with WaA, slant script “ce 43”, representing J.P. Sauer, Suhl, produced in 1943. All weapon SN’s on metal parts match, with the exception of unmarked front and rear bands. Authentic, blued short siderail mount is unmarked with three correct screws and three correct keeper screws staked in place and two correct index pins. Left bbl marked with WaA 37 and script “ak”. “AJACK” 4×90 power scope is marked SN 51838, with additional “+” marking. Correct three-post reticle, and includes orig period rubber eye protector. Authentic mount is serial numbered “46” and has later modification with locking wing-nut, WaA 359 stamped. Red glue laminate stock is stamped Eagle/H and WaA 323 times two on right butt. Comes with good condition serviceable leather sling, original cleaning rod and front side hood. Nice representative example of scarce Sauer short siderail sniper. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good. Scope exterior is very good, optics are clear. Bore shows strong lands and grooves, but is frosted. Stock is very good with light scratches and handling marks. 4-53275 DW34 (8,500-12,500) 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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