This is an excellent example of a late war "ar" code K98 rifle manufactured by Mauser-Werke, A.-G., Werk Borsigwalde, Berlin-Borsigwalde, Eichborndamn. The top of the receiver ring is marked "eagle/135 / ar / 44", the right side is marked with two eagle proofs and the left side is marked with a Nazi firing proof. The left rear of the barrel is marked with a Nazi firing proof followed by the serial number, the top is marked with a shield followed by "44 D 35" and the right side directly behind the handguard is marked with an "eagle/135" proof. The left side wall is marked "Mod. 98". Blade front sight and tangent rear sight graduated to 2,000 meters. The front barrel band is milled and the rear barrel band, floor plate and trigger guard are stamped. All visible numbers match. The rifle is mounted with a correct laminated stock and handguard with a cupped buttplate with a faint marking on the right rear and "dot" on the bottom. The cleaning rod is absent and the rifle is complete with a "44 ffc" coded bayonet with a serrated Bakelite handle, matching numbered metal scabbard and unmarked leather frog.

Very fine. The rifle retains 80% partially refinished blue finish with some thinning on the rear of the barrel, floor plate and on the bolt handle. The trigger guard has a smooth grayish patina. The forward band is renumbered/refinished. The stock is fine with exception of a very small chip on the right side at the bolt and light overall handling marks. The bayonet is excellent, the scabbard is good with overall minor pitting, and the frog is very good. The markings are crisp and clear. The action is excellent.