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Steyr "bnz/ 44" Code Model 98 Bolt Action Krieg model Rifle

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Steyr  bnz/ 44  Code Model 98 Bolt Action Krieg model Rifle
The top of the chamber is marked "bnz / 44" and the right side has two proofmarks. The left side wall is marked "Mod. 98", the left rear of the barrel is marked with the serial number and a Nazi firing proof and the right side is marked "DL" and "bnz / 1" shield. Blade sight and tangent rear sight graduated to 2,000 meters, and with "3351" over a proofmark on the base. All stamped parts with the barrel bands correctly screwed to the stock and mounted with a one piece laminated stock with cupped buttplate with the firing pin hole and a "eagle/swastika" over "H" stamped on the right rear.
BBL: 24 inch round
Stock: laminated
Gauge: 8 mm
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 3351a
Condition: Very fine. The barrel, trigger guard and barrel bands have a brown patina with some minor oxidation on the barrel bands. The receiver, bolt and floor plate retain 95% original blue finish with some wear on the bolt and some thinning and light spotting on the floor plate. The stock is fine as modified(duffle bag or G.I. cut forend of the stock) with a few minor chips and overall a few minor dings and dents. The markings are clear. The action is excellent.