Hooded blade and tangent sights, "byf/43" and "Mod.98" marked receiver, "eagle/135" proofs in the appropriate places, matching serial numbers marked on various components, with a stamped front barrel band and other components milled. Smooth laminated stock with a cupped buttplate. Includes a "40" dated "W.K.C." (Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Co.) marked bayonet, metal scabbard with leather frog, and period leather sling. Provenance: The Paul Crockett Jr. Collection

Very fine, retains 70% plus original blue finish with smooth brown patina on the balance and some scattered patches of light pitting. Stock is fine with defined edges, some scattered scratches and dents, a few chips and a crack ahead of the top right of the buttplate. Mechanically excellent. Included bayonet is fine, scabbard is good.