2013

GOOD QUALITY MODEL 98 MAUSER SPORTER BY C. STIEGEL

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 1,800.00 USD
GOOD QUALITY MODEL 98 MAUSER SPORTER BY C. STIEGEL
OF MUNICH. Cal. 7x57. S# 14246. The 22-1/2" one third octagon to round ribbed barrel is fitted with one standing one folding leaf rear and silver bead front sights. Maker's name and address is engraved on unmatted portion of rib. Caliber is stamped on left side. Model 98 Mauser action is fitted with claw scope bases. Bolt has butter knife handle. Bottom metal has commercial type lever release to hinged floorplate. Double set triggers are fitted. Trigger guard is horn. A flip up aperture rear sight is at top of grip with altered sear to prevent binding. Sunburst horn capped pistol grip stock of nicely fiddle figured European walnut measures 14-1/4" over ribbed horn buttplate. Stock features right hand cheekpiece, point pattern checkering on grip and forend and a steel cartridge trap on toeline with space for a 5 rd. stripper clip. CONDITION: very good to fine. Barrel with most of its original blue. Action with a considerable amount of case hardening color. Stock with old finish with newer varnish slopped on. Checkering shows considerable wear. Bore is shiny but shows considerable wear. Action is smooth. Mechanically good. Horn of trigger guard is repaired at front of bow. (23-6992/MGM). CURIO. $1,200-1,800.