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Lot 636: Three World War II Era German Military K98k Rifles

Three World War II Era German Military K98k Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 21, 2025

Lot 636: Three World War II Era German Military K98k Rifles

Three World War II Era German Military K98k Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 21, 2025

Estimated Price: $1,400 - $2,250
Price Realized:
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A) Mauser "byf/43" Code K98k Rifle with Bayonet

Manufacturer: Mauser
Model: 98
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 7.92 mm Mauser
Barrel: 23 3/4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: laminate
Item Views: 865
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with strong rifling and some oxidation in the grooves.
Description:

"byf/43" marked and "eagle/135" proofed receiver ring. Various non-matching numbered components. Importer marked on the "eagle/135" proofed barrel. Includes a leather sling, bayonet, and metal scabbard.

Rating Definition:

Very good as refinished and assembled, with light edge wear, scattered thinning revealing grey and brown patinas, some patches of light pitting visible under the finish, some light freckling, and mild handling marks. The stock is good as sanded and varnished. Mechanically excellent. The bayonet is very good and does not fully lock with the cleaning rod inserted.



B) J.P. Sauer & Sohn "ce/43" Code K98k Rifle

Manufacturer: Sauer J P & Son
Model: 98
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 7.92 mm Mauser
Barrel: 23 3/4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: laminate
Item Views: 865
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with strong rifling and some oxidation in the grooves.
Description:

"ce/43" marked, "eagle/37" and "eagle/280" proofed receiver ring. Various non-matching numbered components. Importer mark on the "eagle/37" proofed and "ceap" code barrel. "1.TRZ" marked buttstock. Includes a leather sling.

Rating Definition:

Very good as refinished, with softened receiver markings, light edge wear, thinning revealing brown and grey patinas, scattered minor spotting/freckling, a few patches of light pitting, and scattered mild handling marks. The stock is good as sanded and re-oiled. Mechanically excellent.



C) Israeli 7.62 NATO Converted Gustloff-Werke "337/1939" Code K98k Rifle

Manufacturer: Gustloff Werke, Weimer
Model: 98
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 7.62 mm Nato (308)
Barrel: 23 3/4 inch round
Finish: parkerized
Grip:
Stock: birch
Item Views: 865
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with crisp rifling.
Description:

"337/1939" marked, "eagle/46" proofed, and "7.62" stamped receiver ring with stamped out "eagle/swastika" and added "star of David". "2-52" and importer marked Israeli replacement barrel. "7.62" stamped on the toe of the finger grasping groove birch replacement stock. Absent cleaning rod.

Rating Definition:

Fine as arsenal re-chambered and refurbished in Israel, with light edge wear, some silvering on raised areas, some minor spotting, and some mild handling marks. The replacement stock is also fine as varnished. Mechanically excellent.



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