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Mauser Model GEW 98 Bolt Action Rifle with Zeiss Scope and Case

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:800.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,500.00 USD
Mauser Model GEW 98 Bolt Action Rifle with Zeiss Scope and Case
The forward scope base covers the top of the receiver ring. The left side of the receiver ring is marked with the serial number and a crown over "B", "U" and "N" proofmarks, the right side is marked with a faint "crown/B" and a "crown/U" proofmarks and the left side receiver wall is marked "Gew. 98."The left rear of the barrel is marked with the serial number (which appears to be stamped over some other markings.). The scope bases are soldered to the top of the receiver. The scope is marked with the Zeiss logo over "Zielvier Nr 17973" and without graduation markings. Blade front and tangent rear sights and mounted with a pistol grip stock with matching handguard and flat steel buttplate. Complete with a brown leather cross hatch sling, a muzzle/front sight cover and a leather scope case with belt loop.
BBL: 24 1/2 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 8 mm
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 4980
Condition: Professionally restored, with most of the finish remaining, with thinning on the forward portion of the barrel and front barrel band. With the exception of a large pieced in repair, the stock is very good with a few minor scratches and dings. The sling is very good. The scope is excellent with exception of a little minor pitting on the left side and has clear optics. Unless mentioned above, the markings are clear. The action is excellent. The scope case is good with some wear on the edges, some minor age cracking, scuffs and scratches, and some loose stitching on the bottom.