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LOT 383
World War II German Mauser K98k High Turret Bolt Action Sniper Rifle with Scope - Serial no. 19074c, 7.92 mm Mauser cal., 23 3/4 inch
round bbl., blue finish, laminate stock. This is a representative example of a genuine World War II German high turret sniper rifle that was manufactured by the Mauser factory and fitted with an original Kahles 4X90 sniper scope with matching numbered ring assembly. The top of the receiver ring is covered by the front turret scope base, reinforced with correct late war style soldering around the edges. The breech end of the barrel and receiver
have a small “eagle/135” proof from the Mauser factory, with the receiver side wall marked “Mod.98”. The rifle has a stamped steel trigger guard
housing, floorplate and front barrel band; with a milled rear barrel band, and a cupped steel buttplate. Various components are stamped with
“eagle/135” proofs, with “eagle/63” proof on the bolt handle. Full and partial matching serial numbers marked on the receiver, barrel bands, rear
sight, bolt assembly (professionally renumbered to match), floorplate, front and rear scope bases, left side of the front scope ring (professionally renumbered to match), rear scope locking lever, and on the and the late war laminated stock is matching serial numbered with “19074” stamped
inside the stock channel and “190074” (factory error) on the inside of the laminated handguard. Kahles manufacturer code “cad +” marked on
the left below the scope dial, with “73” on the bottom of the scope tube. The scope has the correct sniper elevation knob on top graduated from
100-800 meters. Relevant information and similar pictured examples can be found on pages 54-62 of the book “Backbone of the Wehrmacht
Volume II: Sniper Variations of the German K98k Rifle” by Richard D. Law.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 85% arsenal quality professionally restored blue finish with a few areas of light pitting visible beneath the finish
and some minor freckling. Stock is fine as lightly arsenal sanded and re-oiled, with some light handling marks, and lightly visible stamps.
Mechanically excellent. Scope is also very fine with 95% arsenal refurbished blue finish, and crisp clear optics.
Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500
LOT 384
Excellent World War II Walther “ac 45” Code K43 Semi-Automatic Rifle with ZF4 Sniper Scope - Serial no. 7702, 8
mm cal., 22 inch round bbl., phosphate/blue finish, laminate stock. Manufactured by Walther on a rough forged receiver
marked “K 43” and “ac/45” on the left (partly concealed by the wood line). Hooded blade front sight and military tangent rear
sight graduated from 1-12. Both the receiver and bolt carrier are forged and machined, with the manual catch on the right side
of the carrier and hollow cocking knob. Smooth pistol grip laminated stock with a cupped trapdoor buttplate. Matching serial number marked on the receiver, bolt carrier and bolt. Waffenamt stamps
visible on various components including the magazine and stock. “aye” code “K43” marked magazine. Right side mounting rail fitted with a ZF4 scope. The left of the scope body is marked “Gw ZF4/16478/ddx.”
next to a blue filled triangle. The scope mount base is numbered “2044” with additional post-war rework number “47892” along with an “eagle/359” proof. Includes scope lens covers.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 90% original dark phosphate/blue finish, with flaking on the front sight base and action, a brown patina and light spotting on the barrel. The stock is very fine with some scattered minor scratches, dents and dings; a discreet re-glued crack on top of the handguard, and defined stampings. Mechanically excellent. Scope is fine with some thinning of the finish and hazy but viewable optics.
Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500
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