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LOT 331
Late World War II
German Gustloff Werke “bcd/4” K98k Long Rail Bolt Action Sniper
Rifle with Scope - Serial no. 55367, 7.92 mm Mauser cal., 24 inch round bbl., phosphate finish,
laminate stock. Manufactured late in the war 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” and “eds” on the breech of the barrel. Small eagle proofs stamped
on various components. Mounted on the rail is a “dkl” code Dialytan 4x scope numbered “3053/+”, with a ring and mount set numbered “55382” (only 15
numbers away from rifle). Both the mount and base bear “eagle/359” proofs. The bolt components are numbered to match the receiver, with a “key” profile
safety. Fitted with a smooth pistol grip stock, bearing the Heer “eagle/H” stamp on the right of the buttstock, with a checkered cupped steel buttplate. High
quality examples of late war German sniper rifles are very rare on the market, as many snipers made a point to destroy or discard their equipment prior to
capture for fear of reprisals. Includes leather sling.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 60% original phosphate finish with smooth brown and gray patina on the balance and scattered light spotting. Stock is very good
with scattered scratches and dents, a few small cracks on the right around the stock lug, some openings in the grain on the comb, and a sanded down area
on the left of the stock ahead of the buttplate. The front barrel band/bayonet lug is missing its retaining spring. Mechanically excellent. Scope is very fine,
retains 85% original blue finish on the tube with some light chipping of the black paint on the dial, and the optics are a bit hazy with a solid reticle and
smooth adjustment.
Estimate: 9,500 - 14,000
LOT 332
Excellent World War II German Walther “ac/44” Code G43 Semi-
Automatic Rifle with ZF4 Sniper Scope and Manual - Serial no. 5091M, 7.92 mm Mauser
cal., 22 inch round bbl., blue/phosphate finish, laminate stock. Manufactured by Walther (ac) with the receiver
marked “G43” with the serial number and “ac/44” on the left. Hooded blade front sight and military tangent rear sight graduated
from 100-1200. The bolt carrier is fitted with a reinforcing web, hollow cocking handle, and a bolt catch. Right side mounting rail,
unthreaded muzzle, “aye” code “G43” marked magazine, and cupped trapdoor buttplate. Fitted with a smooth pistol grip laminated stock with a Waffenamt stamp on the front of the pistol grip and left of the buttstock, and matching serial number “5091” stamped on the underside of the buttstock. Matching serial number marked on the receiver and bolt carrier. The left of the scope body is marked “Gw ZF4/dow” ahead of a blue-filled triangle and above “35823”. “eagle/359” marked scope base hand numbered “2456”. Includes a brown leather sling, leather/cork scope lens caps (torn leather attaching string), and a period K43 sniper manual.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 95% plus original combination blue/phosphate finish with the barrel band and areas of the trigger guard turned to a brown, and some scattered patches of light pitting/corrosion concentrated on the buttplate. Magazine retains 95% original black painted finish. Stock is very fine with a few light scratches, mostly visible stampings, and defined edges. Mechanically excellent. Included scope and mount are very fine, retains 90% arsenal dull blue finish with some light freckling, and slightly hazy optics.
Provenance: The Paul Crockett Jr. Collection.
Estimate: 6,500 - 9,500
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