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GERMAN MODEL 98K BYF MAUSER BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 900.00 USD
GERMAN MODEL 98K BYF MAUSER BOLT ACTION RIFLE.
Cal. 8mm Mauser. S# 16395. Bbl. 23 5/8". Very nice appearing late war M98K. Receiver marked “Mod 98” on left rail. Receiver ring marked on top “byf 44”. Left side of receiver ring has German eagle proof. Right side of receiver ring has 2 eagle “135” markings. S# matches on all parts except bolt assembly. Tangent rear sight graduated to 2000m. Inverted V front sight w/ protective hood. Cleaning rod & bayonet lug are present. Stamped furniture includes solid upper band. Trigger guard w/ detachable floorplate. Cup type buttplate. Laminated stock set made w/ steel takedown hole. Correct, well worn, military sling. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 9 7/8" fullered blade bayonet w/ grooved Bakelite grips. Bayonet marked on left ricasso “cqh”. Matching steel scabbard & unmarked leather frog. CONDITION: stock set has had professional type light refinish, rendering markings obscure. Metal has 85% original wartime finish w/ light wear & handling marks. Markings on receiver have been enhanced in white. Near excellent, shiny bore. Bayonet has unsharpened blade w/ 60% original blue finish. Balance of metal turning gray & patina. Scabbard is gray & patina w/ pitting & light wear. Frog has wear, flexing & staining. (20-1812/RW). CURIO. $600-900.