1357 WWII GERMAN BYF (MAUSER) K98K BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 350.00 USD
Estimated at 700.00 - 1,000.00 USD
Cal. 8mm Mauser. S# 49161. Bbl. 23 1/2". Blade front sight with repro protective hood. Tangent rear sight graduated to 2000m. Receiver top has eagle "135", "byf" and "44" markings denoting mfg. by Mauser Oberndorf in 1944. Matching numbers on bolt release, rear sight parts, floorplate, and trigger guard. Other visible parts are mismatched or unnumbered. Blue finish. Replacement laminated stock set with cupped buttplate and Yugo post-war markings. A repro leather sling and cleaning rod are present. CONDITION: stock set appears lightly sanded with a chip at the toe, some laminate separation on butt, scattered dings, and handling wear. Metal retains 70% arsenal blue with scattered thinning, edge wear, light oxidation, and fading. Good bore with some light frosting. (23-5456/MJC). CURIO. $700-1,000.