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J.P. Sauer & Sohn Gewehr 98 8mm SN: 6017h

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 800.00 USD
J.P. Sauer & Sohn Gewehr 98 8mm SN: 6017h
German WWI era military bolt action rifle dated 1916. Features blued finish, 29" barrel, blade front sight, "roller coaster" rear sight, bayonet lug, cleaning rod, manual safety, front sling swivel, rear swivel mounts on trigger guard and at butt. Missing swivel. Semi-pistol grip walnut shoulder stock .Chamber ring stamped "J.P. Sauer & Sohn', 1916", Matching Serial number on receiver, barrel, bolt, Bolt release, floorplate, and triggerguard. Imperial German proofs present. Bore is fair to good condition, dark and lightly pitted with strong rifling. Retains 85% finish, some bare metal on edges& barrel bands. There is a brass braised repair to the base of the bolt handle. Wood is good serviceable condition with scratches/dings, has been varnished. Markings are good, fairly crisp, readable. No importer marks observed. Condition is NRA Good+. C&R Firearm.