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German Gewehr 98 Mauser Bolt Action Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:NA
German Gewehr 98 Mauser Bolt Action Rifle
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German Gewehr 98 Mauser Bolt Action Rifle, #5234, 8x57mm cal., 29.3'' barrel, blued finish, hardwood stock, inverted ''V'' front sight with attached protector and adjustable tangent rear sight. Marked on receiver ring with ''(crown)/AMBERG/1917'', and on left side receiver rail ''GEW.98''. Rifle appears to have been arsenal re-built with right side of barrel below rear sight stamped ''S/42'' along with two ''(Eagle)/WaA63'' inspection stamps. Right side of buttstock has faint original cartouches with an added ''flaming grenade'' stamp. Matching numbers on bolt handle, mismatched numbers on stock and other parts. Condition overall is very good with almost all of the dark blue refinish remaining on metal surfaces. Stock has been sanded and refinished, showing a few light scratches and an area of roughness on the right side below the rear sight. Action is smooth, bright bore is very good. Sight protector with spring muzzle cap, cleaning rod, and leather military sling in good condition included. No visible import stamps. Est.: $500-$800. (C&R)