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WWII GERMAN WAFFEN-WERKE BRUNN (dou) 44 DATE

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 600.00 USD
WWII GERMAN WAFFEN-WERKE BRUNN (dou) 44 DATE

MODEL 98K BOLT ACTION MILITARY RIFLE. Cal. 8mm Mauser. S# 1189e. Bbl. 23 5/8" import mark on bottom of bbl. All visible numbers match. Receiver ring is marked on top "dou 44" & German eagle acceptance mark. Marked on left side of bbl. & receiver w/ German eagle proof. Left receiver rail marked "Mod. 98". Tangent rear sight graduated to 2,000 meters. Inverted V front sight w/ protective hood. Cleaning rod & bayonet are present. Milled open upper band. Stamped lower band. Bands retained by single spring. Stamped trigger guard & floorplate. Laminated stock set w/ cup type buttplate & steel disassembly disk. Original German leather sling. CONDITION: stock set has moderate wear, dents, staining & scratches throughout. Buttstock has notable surface cracks on both sides. Notable 2" crack behind receiver tang. Metal has turned mostly gray w/ patina & moderate wear, oxidation & handling marks throughout. Bore is dark w/ worn lands. PROVENANCE: from Estate collections of Charles P. Obremski. (22-1392/RW). CURIO. MODERN. $ 400-600.