This is an excellent example of an early pre-war Mauser K98 Standard Model Rifle that has been equipped with a Carl Zeiss scope. These pre-war commercial standard models were the first true K98 style Mauser rifle that was the forerunner for all later wartime production rifles. This rifle has inverted "V" front and tangent rear sights with the tangent sight graduated to 200 meters. The top of the receiver ring is covered by the double claw matching serialized scope mounting block. The left side of the receiver is marked with crown over "B", "G", "N" and "U" commercial proofmarks and the serial number, with the left receiver wall marked "STANDARD - MODELL". The left rear of the barrel is marked with the matching serial number and the rear barrel band and left side of the stock pin are marked with an eagle/WaA63 and eagle/63 proofmark respectively (the only military proof on the entire gun). The rifle has all milled parts, a cleaning rod with a slotted head and a smooth round knob pistol grip stock. The stock has a sling slot and a flat steel buttplate. This rifle is possibly one of the commercial Mauser Standard Models that was pressed into military service (Senich mentions similar type rifles on page 420 and 421 of The German Sniper 1914-1945).

Excellent. The rifle retains 97% original blue finish showing some minor muzzle wear. The front barrel band is flaking and scratched with the exposed areas having a smooth silver gray and the rear band retains streaks of original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina. The light sanded and revarnished stock remains very fine with a few minor pressure dents and dings. The scope is excellent with clear optics. The markings remain crisp and clear. The action is excellent.