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German Model 1898 Mauser Bolt Action Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:NA
German Model 1898 Mauser Bolt Action Rifle
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German Model 1898 Mauser Bolt Action Rifle, #8620, 8mm Mauser cal., 29.13'' barrel, blued finish, hardwood stock, inverted ''V'' front sight and adjustable Lange Vizier rear sight. Marked on receiver ring ''(crown)/SPANDAU 1916'', and on left side receiver rail ''GEW.98''. Caliber ''7.9'' and ''S'' are stamped on barrel. Inspection stamps on right side of butt. Bolt has been re-numbered to match (old number lined out); other numbers are mismatched. Stock has bedding material added in chamber area. Cleaning rod is included, along with a reproduction brown leather sling. Condition overall is very good with the receiver bright showing polishing and the barrel refinished, retaining almost all of its bluing; other parts have less than 40% finish remaining. Wood has turned dark from age and has a couple of chips at the buttplate and an old scratch on the right side butt, otherwise very good with scattered scratches and impressions. Action is smooth, bore is bright with good rifling. No visible import stamps. Est.: $400-$600. (C&R)