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WWII Nazi BSW Code Model K98 Sniper Rifle with Zeiss Scope

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:1,600.00 USD Estimated At:4,000.00 - 6,000.00 USD
WWII Nazi BSW Code Model K98 Sniper Rifle with Zeiss Scope
This is an excellent example of an early Mauser K98 rifle equipped with Carl Zeiss scope. The scope is mounted on a unique single claw and post style mounting system. The semi-turret bases are soldered and screwed into the top of the receiver. The top center mounting adjusting dial has + and - 0, 1, 2 settings on top and elevation adjustments graduated from 100 to 1000. The scope is marked with the Zeiss logo over "Zielvier / Nr 22529" and has leather lens caps. The left side of the front receiver ring is marked with the Nazi firing proof and the serial number, the right side is marked with an eagle proofmark and "BSW". The left rear of the barrel is marked with a Nazi firing proof and the top at the breech is marked "38 Ru160 eagle/13". All visible numbers match. Hooded front sight and tangent rear sight graduated to 2,000 meters, slotted cleaning rod and mounted with a laminated pistol grip stock with matching handguard and flat iron buttplate.
BBL: 24 inch round
Stock: laminated
Gauge: 8 mm
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 279
Condition: Very fine as arsenal refurbished/reworked. The rifle retains 97% blue finish with a thin worn area on the left rear of the barrel, thinning on the bolt handle and some high edge wear. The stock is fine with a few minor scratches, scuffs and dings. The scope is excellent with some thinning caused by the lens caps and clear optics. The markings are clear. The action is excellent.