1359 SCARCE EARLY STEYR (660) K98K BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 1,000.00 USD
Estimated at 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
Cal. 8x57 (8mm Mauser). S# 3514f. Bbl. 23 1/2". Blade front sight. Tangent rear sight graduated to 2000m. Scarce early Steyr production K98k. Receiver top marked "660" & w/ 1940 date. All visible matching numbers & many parts are marked w/ correct eagle "623" Waffenamt. Right side of receiver is marked w/ four "623" Steyr Waffenamts. Blued finish. Laminated stock et w/ left side sling provisions & leather sling. Right side of butt has three partially faded eagle "623" Waffenamts. Cleaning rod present. CONDITION: stock set has a 2" crack in left side of wrist behind trigger guard, some chipping at toe, scattered flaking finish, dings & handling wear. Metal retains 40% original blue w/ some sparse light oxidation, scattered edge wear & fading. Action functions properly. Very good bright bore. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Fred Novy, ASAC. (24-1838/MJC). CURIO. $2,000-3,000.