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LOT 3502
Scarce World War II German Gustloff Werke
“bcd/4” K98k Long Rail Bolt Action Sniper Rifle with Scope and Matching Scope Mount - Serial
no. 1276V, 7.92 mm Mauser cal., 23 1/2 inch round bbl., blue finish, laminate stock. Manufactured late during World War II
in Suhl, this Gustloff Werke K98k rifle is outfitted in the “long rail sniper” configuration, with the 3 1/2 inch long mounting rail secured to the receiver side wall with two guide pins and three screws, the latter also fitted with a set of smaller lock screws;
mechanically this mounting system was very similar to the American-fielded M1C Sniper, though the use of an
extended mount arrangement to bring the scope directly over the bore simplified armorer installation and end-
user adjustment of the optics. The rifle is fitted with a hooded blade front sight and a tangent rear sight, with
the receiver ring manufacturer code marked “bcd/4” on the breech of the barrel. Small eagle proofs stamped on
various components. Mounted on the rail is a “bek” code Dialytan 4x scope numbered “77465/+”, with a
ring and matching mount set numbered “1276.” All matching visible serial numbers. Fitted with a smooth
pistol grip stock, which has a matching serial number to the rifle stamped in the bottom of the butt, with
a checkered cupped steel buttplate. Includes leather sling and scope covers.
CONDITION: Very good, retains 30% mostly faded original blue finish with smooth brown and gray
patina on the balance and some patches of pitting. Stock is fine with some scattered scratches and
dents, and a clear stamping. Mechanically excellent. Scope and mount are fine, retaining 70% plus of the
original blue finish on the tube with some smooth brown patina on the dial and rear objective piece,
and the optics are a bit hazy with a solid reticle. High quality examples of late war German sniper rifles
are rare on the market, as many snipers made a point to destroy or discard their equipment prior to
capture for fear of reprisals.
Estimate: 6,000 - 9,000
LOT 3503
Scarce World War II Mauser Model G41(M) Semi-Automatic Gas Trap Rifle with
Sling - Serial no. 11095, 7.92 mm cal., 23 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured circa
1941-1942 on orders from the German Weapons Office, the G41(M) uses the “Bang” pattern gas trap seen on other early
German semi-automatics, in combination with a bolt action style, non-reciprocating mismatched number bolt handle. On the first
shot the bolt would be used to chamber a round and cock the striker, with the follow-up shots being gas-operated semi-automatic, with the option to revert to the bolt in event of a gas system failure. Hooded blade front and notch rear sight, with the distinctive gas trap at the muzzle, “G.41(M)/1942” on the receiver ring, and the two position safety switch on the hinged dust cover. Smooth hardwood stock, fitted with milled barrel bands, a brown leather sling and a cupped buttplate.
CONDITION: Fine, with 95% of the custom high polish refinished blue finish remaining, showing some mild handling marks and a few areas of brown patina overall. The trap cone, magazine and bolt show
mild pitting. Bolt assembly is a mismatched replacement.
Stock is very good as refinished, with some chipping near
the buttplate and a few minor pressure dents and scuffs.
Mechanically very good.
Estimate: 5,500 - 8,500
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