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WWI GERMAN ERFURT KAR 98 BOLT ACTION MILITARY

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 700.00 USD
WWI GERMAN ERFURT KAR 98 BOLT ACTION MILITARY

RIFLE. Cal. 8mm Mauser. S#. 9533f. All visible numbers match. Bbl. 23 3/4". Receiver ring is marked on top w/ Imperial crown "ERFURT" & "1916". Marked on right side w/ Imperial proofs . Has Prussian eagle proof on left side of receiver ring. Left receiver rail is marked "KAR 98". Tangent rear sight graduated to 2,000 meters. Inverted V rear sight w/ protective ears & muzzle protective tab. Bayonet bar & stacking bar are present. Hinged upper band, lower band retained by screw. Equipped for side sling. Sling appears to be WWII vintage replacement. European walnut stock set. Stock is marked on left side of butt w/ Imperial crown acceptance mark. Disassembly disk has unit markings obscured w/ "X's". Stock is marked at belly w/ acceptance mark & S#. Buttstock marked on left side w/ "1920" date. Stock is also marked w/ crown over Gothic "H" under grip. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: muzzle protector w/ hinged cap. Cap is stamped "AKO". CONDITION: stock set has worn original finish, w/ scratches & handling marks throughout. Ferule is missing from rear of hand guard. Metal has traces of blue in protected areas but has turned overall gray w/wear & handling marks. Bore has lightly worn lands turning dark in grooves. (22-647/RW). CURIO. $400-700.