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WWI GERMAN ERFURT KAR 98 BOLT ACTION MILITARY

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 450.00 USD
WWI GERMAN ERFURT KAR 98 BOLT ACTION MILITARY

RIFLE. Cal. 8mm Mauser. S#. 7011u. Bbl. 23 5/8". All visible S#s match except floorplate. Small ring receiver is marked on top w/ Imperial crown "ERFURT 1915". Marked on right side w/ Imperial proofs. Left side has Prussian eagle proof. Left rail has "Kar.98". Bolt has flattened checkered knob. Tangent rear sight graduated to 2,000 meters. Inverted V front sight w/ protective ears. Tab for muzzle protector is present. Bayonet bar & stacking rod are present. Provision for side sling w/ correct period sling. Walnut stock set w/ full length hand guard. Stock does not have grasping grooves. Buttstock is marked on right side & at belly w/ Imperial crown acceptance marks. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 14 1/2" Fullered blade "sawback" bayonet w/ steel scabbard. Bayonet is marked on left ricasso "PACKOHLIGER & CO SOLINGEN" marked on top crown "W" & "16". Flash guard equipped bayonet has grooved walnut grips. Bayonet blade has light wear, peppery oxidation & has been lightly sharpened. Balance of metal has staining turning patina. Grips appear worn & lightly stained. Steel scabbard has traces of blue turning gray & patina w/ light oxidation. CONDITION: original finish stock set has moderate wear, staining, scratches & handling marks commensurate w/ wartime service. Metal has 40% original blue w/ wear turning gray & patina & scattered spots of fine pitting. Bore has strong lands w/ darkened grooves. Sling has wear, scuffing & flexing throughout. (22-1927/RW). CURIO. $300-450.