Manufactured late in the war in Suhl, this Gustloff Werke K98k rifle is outfitted in the "long rail sniper" configuration, with the 3 1/2 inch long mounting rail secured to the receiver side wall with two guide pins and three screws, the latter also fitted with a set of smaller lock screws; mechanically this mounting system was very similar to the American-fielded M1C Sniper, though the use of an extended mount arrangement to bring the scope directly over the bore simplified armorer installation and end-user adjustment of the optics. The rifle is fitted with a hooded blade front sight and a tangent rear sight, with manufacturer code "bcd/4" marked on the receiver ring, and "avk" and "Bx" on the breech of the barrel. Small eagle proofs stamped on various components. The base is marked with an "eagle/359" proof. The bolt components are numbered to match the barrel, with a "key" profile sniper type safety. Fitted with a smooth pistol grip stock, bearing the Heer "eagle/H" stamp on the right of the buttstock, with a checkered cupped steel buttplate. High quality examples of late war German sniper rifles are very rare on the market, as many snipers made a point to destroy or discard their equipment prior to capture for fear of reprisals. Includes a period leather sling. No scope included.

Very fine, retains 85% original phosphate finish with some scattered light spotting. The scope mounting rail, trigger guard housing and safety retain 80% original blue finish. The stock is also very fine with a protective coat of varnish added, and light handling marks overall. Mechanically excellent.