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J.P Sauer K98k 'ce 44' 8mm SN: 3542f

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 1,000.00 USD
J.P Sauer K98k 'ce 44' 8mm SN: 3542f
Rifle. bolt-Action. German WW2 military issued Infantry rifle. 24" barrel with hooded ramp/post front and tangent rear sights. Receiver ring stamped "ce" "44", with Eagle proof and Waffenamts eagle/37 Eagle/280, and the serial number. Eagle/swastika proof on left lower barrel. "Mod. 98" stamped on left receiver. Serial number matches on the barrel bands, safety latch, receiver, floorplate, and triggerguard. Mismatched bolt with "6931" on the safety latch, and bolt sleeve. Bolt handle stamped "6937r". Stock stamped with Eagle/swastika "H" on the lower right side. Stamped barrel bands. Blued, cupped buttplate is stamped "bpr" with Eagle/WaW97, and what appears to be "7585": (feint) cleaning rod present. Correct "L&F" marked sling attached. Bore appears good with strong rifling, but dirty. Laminated stock/handguard are very good. Blued finish is about 90% with minor handling/edge wear. Action is crisp/tight. Rare 1944 dated rifle. Sauer ceased production of K98's in late 44 to concentrate on STG44 production. NRA condition- Near Very Good. C&R Firearm.