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Hungarian Communist Modified German Kar 98k Mauser Bolt Action Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:325.00 USD
Hungarian Communist Modified German Kar 98k Mauser Bolt Action Rifle
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Hungarian Communist Modified German Kar 98k Mauser Bolt Action Rifle, #1802, 8x57mm, 23.6" barrel, blued finish, hardwood stock, inverted "V" front sight and adjustable tangent rear sight. Marked on top of receiver ring "O/42/1939". Left side receiver rail marked "Mod.98". Three right side "Eagle 63" inspection stamps have been over stamped with Hungarian Communist inspection stamps. Barrel is marked with a Hungarian Communist inspection stamp only and is probably a replacement. No inspection stamps on right side of buttstock or underside of wrist. There is a circled over-stamped cartouche on the left side of the buttstock. All parts show mismatched numbers. Rifle has been modified by welding a sling hook to the underside of the rear band and attaching a sling assembly to the underside of the buttstock. A leather sling in good condition is attached with a buckle marked "L cleaning rod is missing. Condition overall is very good with the metal retaining approx. 90% of its reblued finish, showing a linear blemish on top of barrel shank behind the front sight, and cleaning to the bolt body and extractor. There is a black wood grain line along the left side of the forend and top of stock comb. Wood is very good showing slight marring behind the receiver tang, significant impressions on both sides of the forend below the rear sight, and overall scratches and handling marks. Action is smooth, bore is very good. No visible import marks. Est.: $600-$900. (C&R)