1645 SCARCE EAST GERMAN SSG 82 BOLT ACTION SNIPER RIFLE

Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 600.00 USD
Estimated at 1,200.00 - 2,000.00 USD
. Cal. 5.45x39. S# 1896. Bbl. 23 1/2" w/ Century import marking. East German sniper rifle used by the Stasi & other East German agencies. Rifle is equipped w/ a 4x32 Zeiss scope w/ post reticle & very good optics. Matching numbers on scope & receiver. Purportedly only 600 of these rifles were imported into the USA by Century Arms. Blue finish. Hardwood target stock w/ raised cheekpiece & adjustable buttpad. MAGS: 4-5 rd. detachable. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: scope lens covers, magazine article on the SSG-82 & two loose Zeiss hangtags. CONDITION: stock shows some dings & handling wear. Metal retains 95% original blue finish w/ some light handling & edge wear. Bright near excellent bore. PROVENANCE: From the Working Reference Collection of Military Arms Instructor, Master Sergeant Vincent Pestilli. (23-7531/MJC). MODERN. $1200-2000.