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GERMAN ERFURT KAR 88 BOLT ACTION CARBINE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 800.00 USD
GERMAN ERFURT KAR 88 BOLT ACTION CARBINE.

Cal. 8mm Mauser. S# 6138b. Bbl. 18". Receiver has Erfurt marking & 1894 date. Receiver also has both S & punch markings. Left side rail marked "Kar 88" & "NM" for new material. Unnumbered Bavarian arsenal replacement action screws, all other visible numbers are matching. Ladder rear sight graduated to 1200m. Rounded U front sight w/ protective ears. Front band unit marked "E.J. 15". Walnut stock w/ Imperial German cartouches. Provision for left side mounted sling. CONDITION: stock appears lightly cleaned w/ some dings, stains, scattered scratches & handling marks. Brightly finished buttplate, receiver & bolt appear lightly cleaned long ago w/ scattered light pitting & oxidation staining. The balance of metal is a dull gray patina w/ a few areas of moderate pitting, scattered oxidation staining & traces of arsenal blue. Very good bore. (01-20699/MJC). ANTIQUE. $500-800.