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WWII Mauser 98k Double Claw Sniper Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:3,750.00 USD Estimated At:NA
WWII Mauser 98k Double Claw Sniper Rifle
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WWII Mauser 98k Double Claw Sniper Rifle, (44), #98460, 7.9x57mm cal., 24'' barrel, blue finish, laminated beech stock, correct 98k brown leather sling, with stamped triggerguard, forend cap and barrel band. Topped with a Hensoldt Dialytan (Wetzlar) 4-power scope with crosshair reticles. Standard rifle sights are retained. Double claw mounts with commercial crosshatch engraving to both bases and latches, much like the rifle on page 124 of the book ''Sniper Variations of the German 98k Rifle'', by Richard D. Law. Top of barrel is marked ''m44 bys''. All visible matching numbers, including stock. In his book, Richard Law suggests that the use of commercially available claw scope mounts suggests clandestine or peremptory acquisition by the SS. Condition is fine retaining approx. 90% lightly thinning blue finish with toning to stamped parts. Stock with light coat of added varnish. No cleaning rod. Good action, bright bore, clear optics. Est.: $7,500-$10,000. (C&R)