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Pre WWII Mauser-Reinhardt 8MM Rifle w/Scope

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,500.00 USD
Pre WWII Mauser-Reinhardt 8MM Rifle w/Scope
Pre WWII Mauser-Reinhardt 8MM with WWII German sniper scope. After WWI, the new German army was only allowed 100,000 rifles in service and with millions of Gewehr 98s laying around, many were taken home by veterans and turned into hunting rifles. This converted Gewehr 98 has been drilled and tapped for a scope. Scope is a period correct Emil Busch sniper style fixed sight scope marked "Emil Busch A-G Rathenow Visar 2 3/4x Gewehr No 520". Bolt has been turned down and checkered, stock has been cut down and checkered. A new barrel was installed as part of this sporterization process and the barrel is marked Herm. Reinhardt-Wernigerode. Possible connection to the German general Alfred-Hermann Reinhardt, commander of the 98th Infantry Division which saw action on the Eastern Front. He was a recipient of the Knights Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords. Bore is mirror bright with strong rifling, stock has very minor crack on tang by where the bolt comes back. Excellent condition. SN 38329