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Lot 615: Mauser K98 Rifle 22

WWII "byf 42" Code German 98K Mauser Rifle with K98 .22 Conversion Kit

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 20, 2011

Lot 615: Mauser K98 Rifle 22

WWII "byf 42" Code German 98K Mauser Rifle with K98 .22 Conversion Kit

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 20, 2011

Estimated Price: $700 - $1,200
Price Realized:
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WWII "byf 42" Code German 98K Mauser Rifle with K98 .22 Conversion Kit

Manufacturer: Mauser
Model: K98
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 22
Barrel: 24 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: laminated
Item Views: 7507
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 121
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured by the Mauser factory in 1942 for the Nazi Army and converted to .22 caliber by installing an Erma conversion kit dated 1937. The top of the receiver ring is marked "byf / 42". Eagle/135 proofs and eagle firing proofs are present. Barrel marked "40 Do11" and receiver sleeve marked "E.L.24" and "Nr / 2/R.R.1.1" with drop winged eagle proofs. Buttplate is marked "dpr / eagle/WaA407". Matching numbers on receiver, barrel, buttplate, stock, trigger guard, and barrel bands. Complete with cleaning rod, leather sling, original bolt, and original floor plate with spring.

Rating Definition:

Refinished. The rifle retains 97% of the blue finish with some minor thinning with some very scattered pin point pitting. The stock has some minor handling marks.



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