1353 WWII GERMAN K98K MAUSER TURRET BOLT ACTION SNIPER

Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 1,000.00 USD
Estimated at 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
RIFLE. Cal. 8mm Mauser. S# 5312s. Bbl. 23 1/2". Blade front sight. Ladder rear sight graduated to 2000m. Luftwaffe-issue Mauser Oberndorf K98k that was post-service assembled into the turret sniper configuration. Rifle is equipped with an Ajack 4x90 scope that was renumbered to match the rifle. Scope has a duplex crosshair reticle with fair optics that are tinted and dirty. Scope finish shows scattered flaking, oxidation, and some pitting. Right side of the receiver is marked with three Eagle "655" markings. All visible matching numbers with floorplate and bolt parts are renumbered in a modern font. Walnut stock set with duffel cut under rear band. Right side of the stock has an eagle "L" Luftwaffe marking and two faint eagle "655" markings. L&F K98k sling is present. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: folding muzzle cover. CONDITION: sanded stock has added finish with scattered dings and handling wear. Metal is mostly a dull gray patina with some light dings on the bottom metal, scattered traces of blue, and some oxidation. Very good, bright bore with some light frosting. (24-1657/MJC). CURIO. $2,000-3,000.