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Outstanding Portuguese Contract Mauser K98 Bolt Action Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:425.00 USD Estimated At:1,100.00 - 1,600.00 USD
Outstanding Portuguese Contract Mauser K98 Bolt Action Rifle
This is an excellent example of a Portuguese contract K 98 rifle. The top of the receiver is marked with the "Eagle over 135" proof over the Portuguese Crest over "1941", the left side is marked with the Nazi firing proof ahead of the serial number. The left side receiver wall is marked "MAUSER-WERKE A.G. OBERNDORF A.N.". The left side of the barrel behind the rear sight is marked with the Nazi firing proof and the top is marked "41Si 6" followed by three "eagle / 135" proofs. The front sight is the inverted "V" dovetailed on a raised ramp with a hood, adjustable rear tangent sight to 2,000 meters, bayonet lug and steel slotted cleaning rod. It has the correct military stock and handguard. The underside pistol grip area and right sight of the buttstock are stamped with the "eagle/swastika / WaA135" proofmark, the left side of the buttstock is stamped with the Portuguese Crest over "1941" and the underside is also stamped "18094 / H" and an "eagle/WaA135" proof. All visible numbers match. Complete with a brown leather sling,
BBL: 24 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 8 mm
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: H18094
Condition: Excellent. The rifle retains 98% original finish with wear limited to the bolt and trigger guard and bolt release edges. The stock is very fine with a few minor dings and dents, and clear markings. The markings are highlighted in white and remain sharp. The action is excellent.