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*× AMBERG 8MM KAR 98B RIFLE.

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,500.00 USD
*× AMBERG 8MM KAR 98B RIFLE.
SN 6684m. Cal. 8mm. 98b originally manufactured as a G98 in the Amberg arsenal during WWI and reworked and fitted with 98b tangent rear sight marked "S42G" and proofed "P174" in 1934 (“G” date). Receiver and bbl were blued now turning to brown. Both are marked with the weapon SN 6684m as well as Weimar era Bavarian proofs, British proofs. Additional British proof marks appear near left side muzzle end of bbl. All exterior metal parts are imperial proofed and appear to match the rifle, including the straight handled bolt. Hardwood stock is numbered to the rifle, has several imperial proofs, as well as large stylistic "EWB" indicating former property of the early Weimar era Bavarian Civilian Militia(Einwohner Bayern). Comes with unmarked G98 sling, authentic cleaning rod and period spring-loaded muzzle protector. Good to very good condition, hard to find transitional Kar 98b. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Bore is dark with strong lands and grooves; should clean up. Sling is fair. 4-53117 DW42