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GERMAN WW II MAUSER (byf) 42 DATE MODEL 98k BOLT

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 800.00 USD
GERMAN WW II MAUSER (byf) 42 DATE MODEL 98k BOLT
ACTION MILITARY RIFLE. Cal. 8mm Mauser. S# 8339aa. Bbl. 23 5/8". All visible numbers match; bolt assembly appears replacement w/ numbers applied to match. Receiver ring is marked on top "byf 42" eagle "135". Receiver ring & bbl. have German eagle proofs. Bbl. also has eagle "135". Left receiver rail "Mod.98". Markings enhanced w/ white. Tangent rear sight was graduated 2,000 meters. Inverted V front sight w/ protective hood. Bayonet bar & cleaning rod are present. Milled solid upper band & milled lower band. Bands retained by single spring. Milled trigger guard in floorplate. Laminated stock set. Buttstock has cup type buttplate & steel disassembly disk. Heavily worn German sling. CONDITION: stock set has moderate wear, staining, dents & scratches. Has 2 filled areas on right side of butt. Has extensive crack around top of grip. Metal has 50% original thinning blue w/ wear & handling marks. Fair bore w/ worn lands & frosted appearance in grooves. PROVENANCE: from the estate collections of Charles P. Obremski. (22-3505/RW). CURIO. $500-800.