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German Gewehr 98 Mauser Bolt Action Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:175.00 USD Estimated At:NA
German Gewehr 98 Mauser Bolt Action Rifle
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German Gewehr 98 Mauser Bolt Action Rifle, #1459, 8x57mm cal., 29.13 '' barrel, blued finish, hardwood stock, inverted ''V'' front sight and adjustable tangent rear sight. Marked on receiver ring ''(crown)/DANZIG/1916'', and on left side receiver rail ''Gew.98''. ''S'' stamped on barrel behind rear sight. Rear sight leaf stamped ''S/42G''. Upper band has parade hook. Includes cleaning rod and early U.S. M1 Garand cotton sling. Matching numbers on receiver and barrel; mismatched numbers on bolt and other parts. Condition overall is very good with approx. 80% dark blued refinish remaining on metal surfaces, with patina on the triggerguard and buttplate and small rust spots on the barrel. Wood has been sanded and refinished with darkening around the receiver and light handling marks. Adhesive from an old sticker is on the stock in front of the triggerguard. Action is smooth, bore has very good rifling with overall darkening in the grooves. No visible import stamps. Est.: $350-$550. (C&R)