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3108
$12,650.00

*◊ MAUSER 8MM K98k HIGH TURRET SNIPER RIFLE WITH TELESCOPE. SN 10007. Cal. 8mm. Authentic late WWII Mauser produced high turret K98 sniper rifle. Receiver side marked with Nazi era firing proof, SN 10007, and WaA 135, representing acceptance at Mauser-Werke, Oberndorf. Bbl and bolt assembly matches, balance of metal parts are unnumbered. Typical authentic soldered and screwed front base with soldered and screwed rear base marked WaA 135. Authentic, blued front turret mount ring numbered 70004 and four-power scope marked “cad”. SN of the scope is 46300, correct three-post reticle, and includes scarce original stamped sheet metal objective sun shield. White glue laminate stock is marked WaA 135 on right butt and lightly at wrist. Handguard crisply marked Eagle/18 and “c” on the top. Comes with authentic serviceable “cey 4” marked leather sling. Overall very nice German Army high turret sniper set. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Good to very good with 85-90% bluing. Magazine floorplate, front stamped securing tab has broken and needs replacement. Scope exterior is very good, optics are slightly hazy. Bore is very good to excellent. Stock is good with scattered handling marks and scratches. 4-53263 DW32 (10,500-12,500)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013
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