Manufactured during World War II, this rifle has been converted from a base 98k to a "single claw" pattern sniper rifle. While on paper these sniper patterns were rendered obsolete by the introduction of the turret and rail pattern mounts, claw mount snipers were still used by the Germans during the war. Blade front and tangent rear sights, with a set of left-offset single claw mounts soldered and screwed to the receiver, the former numbered to match the barrel and covering the manufacturer's markings and proofs. The correct matching barrel is stamped "WaA140" (FN, Belgium), with matching numbers on the barrel, front barrel band, floorplate, and bolt, which has a turned handle and a trimmed down safety to clear the scope. The stock is smooth and unnumbered, with a checkered steel buttplate. The correct matching scope is marked "DIALYTAN 4x 75612/bmj (blue plus)", with the front claw scope mount marked "d/2818" and the rear claw mount marked "2818" on the ring and adjustable base.

Very fine, with 80% plus original blue finish, showing mild spotting and handling marks. The stock shows some layer separation and chipping at the buttplate, with mild scuffing and scratches overall. The exterior of the scope shows blue mixed with a brown patina and mild spotting on the exterior, and the clear optics are in fine order. Mechanically excellent.