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BAVARIAN MARKED VCS KAR88 BOLT ACTION CARBINE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:350.00 USD Estimated At:700.00 - 1,000.00 USD
BAVARIAN MARKED VCS KAR88 BOLT ACTION CARBINE.

Cal. 8mm Mauser. S# 4529d. Bbl. 18". VC Schilling mfg. & dated 1890. S marked receiver. Action screws are unnumbered Bavarian arsenal replacements but all other visible parts are matching. Ladder rear sight graduated to 1200m. U shaped front sight w/ protective ears. Rear band unit marked "B2SR398" (Bavarian Heavy Cavalry) Walnut stock w/ left side sling provisions. Right side of butt has original cartouches w/ Bavarian rework cartouches. CONDITION: walnut stock retains much of its Bavarian arsenal finish w/ scattered light dings, handling marks & scratches. Brightly finished receiver & bolt appear lightly cleaned long ago but are now turning to a dull gray w/ some light scratches on front of receiver & rear of bbl. jacket & some oxidation staining. Rear sight base retains a strong amount of straw finish. Balance of metal retains 60% arsenal blue finish w/ some light oxidation on magazine body & scattered fading to brown. Very good plus bore. (01-20694/MJC). ANTIQUE. $700-1000.