Lot 387:
German Mauser K98k Bolt-Action Service Rifle, Dated 1938
Sold for: $625
Description
A German Mauser K98k bolt-action service rifle, manufactured in 1938. The receiver is marked “S/42”, indicating production by Mauser-Werke AG, Oberndorf, along with the year of manufacture “1938” and “MOD. 98.”. Numerous German Waffenamt inspection stamps, including “eagle over WaA63” and “WaA135”, are visible on various components such as the receiver, barrel, and stock. The rifle features a full-length wooden stock and blued steel components. It is equipped with a tangent leaf rear sight with a numbered scale from 2 to 20 and a bayonet lug on the front barrel band. Various serial numbers are present on different components, including “80 2” on the receiver and stock, “3358” on the barrel bands, “3578”, “2930”, and “083” on the bolt, and “12”, “52” on the buttplate, indicating non-matching parts. The caliber is consistent with 8mm Mauser (8x57mm IS) for this model.
Condition report:
Used condition, consistent with a vintage service firearm. The blued finish exhibits thinning and wear, particularly on high points and contact areas. The wooden stock shows handling marks, including dings, scratches, and minor abrasions, commensurate with age and military service. All mechanical components appear present.
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