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GERMAN WWII MODEL 98K MAUSER RIFLE MFG. BY STEYR

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
GERMAN WWII MODEL 98K MAUSER RIFLE MFG. BY STEYR

(660). Cal. 8mm Mauser. S# 7620c. All visible numbers match except sight leaf & lower band. Bbl. 23 5/8". Import mark on rear sight base. Early production 98K w/ later features likely added during rebuild. Receiver ring marked on top w/ "660", "1940" marked on left side w/ obscure eagle proof. Bbl. marked on left side over chamber w/ rampant Czech. lion. Tangent rear sight graduated to 2,000m. Sight base has eagle "359". Inverted V front sight w/ protective hood. Cleaning rod & bayonet bar are present. Milled "H" upper band appears to be renumbered replacement. Milled lower band S# has been obscured. Bands retrained by single spring. Stamped trigger guard & floorplate. Trigger guard is marked "byf". Floorplate renumbered to match. Walnut stock set marked w/ S# at belly. Cup type buttplate. Correct period leather sling. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: gray plastic muzzle cover. CONDITION: stock set has moderate wear, staining & handling marks throughout. Metal retains 75% thinning original finish except trigger guard & upper band which have notable gray coloration. Extractor & bolt stock spring have notable plum hue. Good bore w/ lightly worn lands & appearance of light frosting in grooves. (22-648/RW). CURIO. $800-1,200.