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FN 'Israeli' Mauser 98 Training Rifle 22 LR 1992

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 550.00 USD
FN 'Israeli' Mauser 98 Training Rifle 22 LR 1992
Rifle. Bolt-Action. Single-Shot. This is an Israeli Military issued training rifle. Made in Belgium by FN for the IDF. About a thousand were made circa 1952. Made in the style of the German K98. Israeli Crest on the receiver ring. FN marking on the left receiver. Belgium proofs on the barrel. Imported by N.I. LCC, Right barrel marked. "022" stamped on right stock. 24 3/4" barrel, front hooded blade, and ramped rear notch sights. Action is smooth/tight. Bore appears very good, with strong rifling. Parkerized metal finish is about 70%, with loss to the upper barrel, floor plate, and triggerguard. Wood stock, and handguard are good, with numerous scratches/dings, nothing serious. Approx. 1000 made makes this a rare rifle. The Mauser 98 style safety does not operate on this single shot rifle.
NRA Condition-Very Good.
C& R Firearm.