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LOT 3398
World War II German Mauser “byf/44” Model 98k Bolt Action Rifle - Serial no. 7297l,
8 mm cal., 24 inch round bbl., blue finish, laminate stock. Blade front and tangent rear sights, with “byf/44” on the
receiver ring, matching numbered bolt, and a set of stamped barrel bands, floorplate and triggerguard. Smooth
pistol grip stock, with a cupped steel buttplate and a brown leather sling.
CONDITION: Very fine, with 85% of the original blue finish, showing areas of brown patina, mild spotting and light handling marks. The stock is fine, with some
separation of the laminate layers at the wrist and near the buttplate, mild dents and scuffs, and rust on the buttplate. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 3397
Very Fine World War II Era German Walther Model KKW Single Shot Bolt Action Training
Rifle in .22 LR - Serial no. 1217S, 22 LR cal., 26 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Patterned after the Mauser K98k
military service rifle, with similar size and weight, but reduced to a single shot rimfire caliber for training purposes. Features fixed blade
front and tangent rear sights (graduated from 25 to 200 meters), K98k pattern bayonet lug on the upper band, “Walther banner” on top of the
chamber, and “KK Wehrsportgewehr” on the rear receiver ring. The left side of the barrel is marked “KAL .22 LANG FUR BUCHSEN” followed by “crown/N” and
“Nitro”, with “crown/B, G, and U” proofs on the right. The left side of the receiver bears the serial number, with “crown/N, B, and U” proofs on the right along with the
manufacturer’s address, as well as “crown/B and U” proofs on the bolt handle. Matching visible serial numbers found on the receiver and bolt handle. Fitted in a smooth K98k patterned walnut stock. Includes a K98k pattern leather
sling and blued steel muzzle cover.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 85% plus original blue finish with some limited minor edge wear, some minor freckling/spotting, some thinning revealing mostly brown patina, and some mild handling marks. The stock is also very
fine with scattered minor scuffs and some down repairs in the left side of the butt. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 3396
World War II German Mauser “ar/43” Code K98k Bolt Action Rifle - Serial no. 6607g, 7.92 mm Mauser cal.,
24 inch round bbl., blue finish, laminate stock. “ar/43” marked receiver ring and “Mod.98” marked on the left of the receiver. Hooded
blade front sight and tangent rear sights. Matching serial number marked on various components. Mounted with a laminate pistol grip stock with milled
fittings and a cupped steel buttplate. Includes a period leather sling.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 60% original blue finish with a few patches of light pitting. Stock is also very fine with some light handling marks, and a minor hairline crack visible on the right
behind the sling inlet. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 3395
World War II Gustloff Werke “bcd”
Code G43 Semi-Automatic Rifle
- Serial no. 2605b, 8 mm cal., 22 inch round bbl., blue finish,
laminate stock. Manufactured early in Gustloff’s production run, using a fully machined receiver. Hooded blade front
and tangent rear sights, with the matching numbered cast and machined bolt carrier fitted with a solid cocking knob
and a catch on the right side, and a threaded muzzle with protector. With a laminated upper handguard and pistol grip
buttstock, the latter matching numbered on the underside with faint Waffenamt stamps on the left side and a cupped steel buttplate.
CONDITION: Very fine, with 80% of the original blue finish, showing areas of brown/plum patina, mild spotting and light handling marks. The lightly sanded, refinished stock is fine, with
mild scratches and dings. Mechanically needs adjustment, as a timing issue with the sear allows the rifle to fire both on trigger pull and on trigger release and the bolt stop fails to
consistently engage.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
LOT 3394
Exceptional Late World War II Walther “ac/45” Code K43 Semi-
Automatic Rifle - Serial no. 5893c, 7.92 mm Mauser cal., 22 inch
round bbl., blue/phosphate finish, laminate stock. Manufactured late
World War II by Walther on a rough forged receiver with “K 43” model designation
and “ac/45” manufacturer code and date markings on the left (partly concealed by the wood line). Blade front
sight (absent hood) and military tangent rear sight graduated from 1-12. Both the receiver and bolt carrier are forged and machined,
correct as a late war production example without a catch on the right side of the bolt carrier with hollow cocking knob. Smooth pistol grip laminated
stock with a few lightly visible Waffenamt stamps on bottom, and 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. Includes a period maroon leather sling.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 95% plus original combination late war blue/phosphate finish with scattered areas of spotting/freckling and some typical late war rough cast areas. Absent front sight hood. Magazine retains
90% original black painted finish. Stock is also excellent, with a small chip visible at the toe, and some light handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000