2737 MODEL 98 SPORTER BOLT ACTION RIFLE (CIGARETTE

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This item SOLD at 2021 Nov 06 @ 19:33UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 150.00 USD
Estimated at 300.00 - 500.00 USD

MAUSER). Cal. 8mm Mauser. NSN. Bbl. 23", has been turned down & fitted w/ full length matted rib which holds 1 standing & 1 folding leaf rear & silver bead front sights. Military Model 98 action stamped w/ German Nitro proofs on left side of receiver ring. Receiver ring & bridge have been drilled & tapped for scope mts., now missing. Bolt has had handle lowered & swept & a low swing safety has been fitted. Military 2 pull trigger is retained as is bottom metal w/ lock screws. Front parts show some reshaping. Rnd. knob pistol grip stock of plain European walnut measures 13 3/4" over steel buttplate. A folding peep sight is inlet at top of checkered grip. Stock also features right hand cheekpiece & reinforcing panels at sides of action. It is shaped w/ slim schnabeled tip & has secondary attachment w/ side bolt through steel escutcheons. CONDITION: metal parts retaining most of their reblue. Wood w/ most of its original oil finish. Sling eyes have been removed from toeline & bottom of bbl. Bore is very good relatively shiny. Action is smooth. (21-3779/MGM). CURIO. $300-500.