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Lot 4522: Two German Military Type Mauser 98 Pattern Bolt Action Rifles

Two German Military Proofed Mauser 98 Pattern Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 23, 2025

Lot 4522: Two German Military Type Mauser 98 Pattern Bolt Action Rifles

Two German Military Proofed Mauser 98 Pattern Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 23, 2025

Estimated Price: $950 - $1,600
Price Realized:
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A) Weimar Republic Era Rebuild Danzig Arsenal "1920/1916" Dual Date Gew. 98 Rifle

Manufacturer: Danzig
Model: GEW 98
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 7.92 mm Mauser
Barrel: 29 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: birch
Item Views: 574
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with strong rifling and some minor oxidation.
Description:

Manufactured in 1916, subsequently arsenal reworked in 1920. "1920/crown/DANZIG/1916" marked and "crown/Gothic letter" proofed receiver ring. "S/42G" and "K|167" arsenal rebuild marks on the rear sight base. Mixed serial numbers on components. Fitted with an arsenal replacement birch handguard and grasping groove stock.

Rating Definition:

Fine as arsenal refurbished, retaining much of the finish with pitting under the finish of the bolt, some obliterated original markings, minor edge wear, some light patches of spotting, and light handling marks. The stock is also fine as sanded and re-oiled with scattered light handling marks. Mechanically excellent.



B) Russian Capture Marked Steyr "660/1939" Code K98k Rifle

Manufacturer: Steyr
Model: 98
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 7.92 mm Mauser
Barrel: 23 3/4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: laminate
Item Views: 574
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly shiny with crisp rifling and some minor streaking/frosting.
Description:

Manufactured in 1939. Importer mark on the "eagle/WaA623" proofed barrel. "660" code marked, "1939" dated, Russian "X" capture marked, and "eagle/WaA625" proofed receiver ring. Matching serial numbers on the barrel and trigger housing, with the bolt assembly, magazine floor plate, and the laminate buttstock re-numbered to match.

Rating Definition:

Fine as arsenal refurbished, retaining much of the finish with thinning on the bolt and barrel bands with brown and grey patina, some minor pitting under the finish, some minor patches of spotting/freckling, and light handling marks. The stock is also fine as sanded and re-oiled with some light dents. Mechanically excellent.



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