Manufactured by Mauser in 1935 as part of Germany's "discreet" early re-armament programs prior to the outbreak of World War II. Features fixed blade front and adjustable tangent rear (graduated from 100 to 2,000 meters) sights, "S/42G" code marked on top of the chamber, and drooped wing "eagle" and "K|155" proofed receiver ring and barrel. Matching visible serial numbers on the receiver ring, barrel, bolt assembly, trigger housing, both barrel bands, and buttplate, along with matching "00" partial serial numbers on the magazine floor plate, magazine follower, bolt stop, and rear sight. Fitted with a walnut handguard and walnut stock with matching serial number stamped on the underside, along with "DRP/Kln" codes stamped in the right side sling recess and drooped wing "eagle", "H" (Heer), and drooped wing "eagle/WaA103" stamps on the right of the butt. Provenance: The Bruce Karem Collection; Private Collection

Excellent condition retaining 97% original blue finish with some minor edge wear, some minor cycling wear, a few small areas of visible thinning with some brown patina, some minor freckling on the buttplate, some light handling marks, and clear markings. The bolt has been renumbered to match. The stock is exceptionally fine with some scattered light compression marks and scuffs, crisp stamps, and attractive original raised grain. Mechanically excellent. It would be nearly impossible to find a matching pre-World War II Mauser "S/42G" code K98k rifle with as high a level of condition!