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Mauser 98 Sporter 7x57mm SN: 111015

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 800.00 USD
Mauser 98 Sporter 7x57mm SN: 111015
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Vintage German bolt action rifle appears to be a factory sporter receiver, with crown over "U", crown over "R", crown over "B" proofs, rebuilt in Guild style with a replacement "Kruppstahl" barrel. Manufactured circa 1936-1937. Features blued finish (appears carefully reblued), walnut stock, 20.5" half octagon half round barrel & solid rib, blade front sight in ramp, notch rear sight with one standing and one folding leaf (folding leaf not cut for sighting notch), charger guide and thumb relief, manual safety, serrated composition buttplate, narrow swivels. Bent bolt is a military Mauser replacement. Bottom metal has limited coverage scroll engraving, early style floorplate with raised button release. Stock is European styled, slender, with raised reinforced area over action, curved round knob grip with checkered wrist, slight schnabel forend tip. Bore is good condition, lightly frosted throughout with strong rifling. Retains 85% blued finish with edge losses, some evidence of pitting under refinish. Receiver marked "Waffenfabrik Mauser Oberndorf". Most markings are sharp and even, with some proofs showing partial erosion. Wood is very good overall with dents, handling marks and other blemishes, smoothing to checkering, small amount of erosion around action, appears refinished with some light sanding. Bolt numbers do not match receiver. Some small parts (including action screws) might be later replacements. Includes a good condition leather sling. Condition is NRA Very Good (as refinished) *** C&R Firearm ***