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LOT 1445
Rare Documented German SS Proofed
World War II Steyr “bnz” Code K98k Double Claw Bolt Action Sniper Rifle
with Scope - Serial no. 9212, 7.92 mm Mauser cal., 23 3/4 inch round bbl., blue finish, laminate
stock. Offered here is an authentic example of a World War II German K98k double claw sniper rifle. Original examples of this highly sought after German sniper rifle variant are extremely rare, the likes of which even the most advanced collectors will search a long time to find. “Eagle/ZZA2” Waffen
AS PICTURED AND DESCRIBED IN BACKBONE OF THE WEHRMACHT VOLUME II: SNIPER VARIATIONS OF THE K98K RIFLE BY LAW
SS proof double stamped on the left of the receiver ring. Fitted with an Opticotechnica 4x scope marked “dow+” and serial numbered “4281” on the tube with three-
post reticle and a period rubber eye protector, with its authentic double claw mount serial numbered “5148”, and a correct leather sling with L&F maker marked buckle.
Import marked on left side of receiver. The rear iron sight base is numbered “9213”, a factory error as it is one number off the otherwise remaining matching numbered
components with “9212”. The stock only has one small “eagle/623” proof stamp visible behind the trigger guard with no other external markings, with “eagle/WaA77”
proof stamp on the floorplate, and “eagle/77” proofs stamped on the bottom of the trigger housing. This exact gun is pictured on page 127 of the book “Backbone of the
Wehrmacht Volume II: Sniper Variations of the German K98k Rifle” by Richard D. Law, in which the caption mentions it by serial number along with its scope as part of the well known Dr. Geoffrey L. Sturgess collection. CONDITION: Very fine, retains 75% professionally restored blue finish on the barreled action with 40% original blue finish on the trigger guard assembly, scattered light handling marks, edge wear, and light spotting. Stock is also very fine with some light handling marks and scratches. Scope is fine with hazy optics. Mechanically excellent. This extremely rare documented SS proofed Steyr K98k double claw sniper rifle is the missing piece to nearly every World War II sniper rifle collection. Do not miss this opportunity to acquire a real one!
Provenance: The Dr. Geoffrey L. Sturgess Collection; Property of a Gentleman.
LOT 1446
Exceptional World War II German Berlin-Lubecker “duv 43” Code
G41 Semi-Automatic Rifle - Serial no. 7018g, 7.92 mm Mauser cal., 22 inch
round bbl., blue finish, laminate stock. Manufactured in 1943 before the introduction of the
G43 rifle, the G41 was one of the only production model semi-automatic rifles to use the “gas trap” system,
as opposed to the gas port used on the G43, which has become the de-facto standard for gas-operated weaponry from World War II up through the modern day. The
barrel has the standard blade front and tangent rear sights, the model and manufacturer markings on the left side of the finely machined receiver, machined metal dust cover,
machined bolt carrier with a solid cocking knob, and a left side mounted bolt catch. Fitted with a smooth laminated pistol grip stock, with a double “eagle/Waffenamt” proof on the
right side, resin handguard, cupped stamped steel buttplate, and a reproduction brown leather sling. The replacement magazine housing is numbered “83”, with otherwise all matching visible remaining serial numbers including on the gas trap cone and underside of the buttstock.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 70% plus original blue finish strongest on the bolt cover and rear sight assembly with some lighter areas of finish as applied from the factory, light edge wear and some smooth brown patina, and sharp markings and edges in the metal overall. Stock is also very fine with defined edges, some light to mild handling marks, and clear stampings. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 5,500 - 8,500
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Estimate: 9,500 - 16,000