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Pre-War Commercial Production Mauser Gewehr 98 Bolt Action Serviceman's Target Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,400.00 - 2,250.00 USD
Pre-War Commercial Production Mauser Gewehr 98 Bolt Action Serviceman's Target Rifle
Blade front and fully adjustable tangent rear sights, with the caliber markings on the left side of the barrel, "crown/ letter" proofs on the chamber near the Mauser banner, and the Oberndorf address on the sidewall. Milled components, with matching numbers on the bolt components and takedown catch. Smooth straight grip stock, with a Leipzig 1934 Shooting Federation badge attached to the right side of the buttstock and a flat buttplate.
BBL: 29 1/2 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 8.15 mmx46 R
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 122113
Condition: Excellent, with 98% of the original blue finish, showing light spotting and handling marks overall, a brown and gray patina on the front barrel band, and a small amount of pitting near the front sight. Stock is very fine, with pressure dents and scratches concentrated on the buttstock. Mechanically excellent.