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WWII GERMAN WAFFEN-WERKE BRUNN (dou) 44 DATE MODEL

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 400.00 USD
WWII GERMAN WAFFEN-WERKE BRUNN (dou) 44 DATE MODEL

98k BOLT ACTION MILITARY RIFLE. Cal. 8mm Mauser. S# 1862m. Bbl. 23 5/8". S# matches on bbl., stock, floorplate & upper band. Import mark on bottom of bbl. Receiver ring is marked on top w/ "dou 44". Eagle acceptance mark has been removed. German eagle proof has been removed from left side of bbl. & receiver ring. Left receiver rail is marked "Mod 98". Tangent rear sight graduated to 2,000 meters. Inverted V front sight w/ replacement protective hood. Replacement cleaning rod & bayonet bar present. Stamped welded bands retained by spring. Laminated stock set. Stock is marked w/ S# on left side of butt. Cup type buttplate. Steel disassembly disk. Reproduction leather sling. CONDITION: stock set has moderate wear, staining & scratches throughout. Laminated stock also has scattered surface cracks throughout & approx. 2" cracks behind receiver tang. Metal is overall gray w/ oxidation & fine pitting throughout. Receiver ring & bbl. have shallow grind marks due to removal of markings. Fair worn bore turning dark in grooves. PROVENANCE: from the Estate collections of Charles P. Obremski. (22-1259/RW). CURIO. $300-400.