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  • Lot #1661
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Lot 1661: C.P. Goerz 4x Rifle Scope with Case

Rare World War I GEW 98 C.P. Goerz 4x Sniper Rifle Scope with Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 6, 2020

Lot 1661: C.P. Goerz 4x Rifle Scope with Case

Rare World War I GEW 98 C.P. Goerz 4x Sniper Rifle Scope with Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 6, 2020

Estimated Price: $2,000 - $3,000
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Rare World War I GEW 98 C.P. Goerz 4x Sniper Rifle Scope with Case

Manufacturer: Mauser
Model: GEW 98
Type: Other
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Catalog Page: 435
Class: Other
Description:

Manufactured in Germany, the Goerz scope was a very good and popular optic, and in 2.5x magnification would be accepted by the Imperial German Army as their sniper scope for World War One. Per contemporary sources the 2.5x Goerz was also well regarded by U.S. Army testers, with the main strike against it being the source of the glass. This example is marked "C.P. GOERZ BERLIN/4X/GEWEHR Nr. 4129/f" on top and "19227" on the bottom. The reticle is a four-post style, with a set of suede-lined leather lens protectors at front and rear. A belt case is included, manufactured from a combination of leather and treated canvas, with "C.P.GOERZ/BERLIN/4fach/GEWEHR/Nr.3161F" on the lid.

Rating Definition:

Very fine. The exterior shows most of the original blue, some spotting and areas of brown patina, and the rear lens protector shows some tearing and lost stitching. The case is good, with some scuffing and tearing. Optics are crisp.



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