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Lot 377: German "bcd/43" K98k Sniper Style Rifle with Claw Mount Scope

World War II German Gustloff-Werke "bcd/43" Code K98k Sniper Style Rifle with Double Claw Mount Sniper Scope

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 14, 2023

Lot 377: German "bcd/43" K98k Sniper Style Rifle with Claw Mount Scope

World War II German Gustloff-Werke "bcd/43" Code K98k Sniper Style Rifle with Double Claw Mount Sniper Scope

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 14, 2023

Estimated Price: $8,500 - $13,000
Price Realized:
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World War II German Gustloff-Werke "bcd/43" Code K98k Sniper Style Rifle with Double Claw Mount Sniper Scope

Manufacturer: Gustloff Werke, Weimer
Model: K98
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 7.92 mm Mauser
Barrel: 23 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: laminate
Item Views: 3135
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
Rating:

NE - GOOD- in working condition, wear on working surfaces, finish 40% - 79%, no broken parts, no corrosion or pitting that will interfere with proper functioning, but may have some minor surface pitting. Wood condition commensurable with percent of finish with dings and dents associated with 40% - 79% gun.

PRF - PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED OR RESTORED

Description:

"bcd/43" marked receiver ring with spurious "SS" death's head skull and crossbones marking. Professionally made modern dovetailed scope bases fitted on the receiver. Correct adjustable "dow+" marked scope numbered "7592" with double claw mount rings. Includes leather sling and reproduction leather scope lens caps. Original examples of this highly sought after German sniper rifle are extremely rare, and this copy is the next best thing!

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