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NOTICE THE SCOPE, MOUNT AND CASE ARE NUMBERED TO THE RIFLE
LOT 312
Exceptional World War II Mauser Model 98 Bolt Action High
Turret Sniper Rifle with Matching Scope - Serial no. 14329g, 8 mm cal., 24 inch round
bbl., blue finish, laminate stock. Manufactured by Mauser, this rifle has been fitted out with a set of high turret pattern
mounts and an Ajack 4x90 scope. While on paper the High Turret Sniper was rendered obsolete by the easier to make Long Rail and Short
Rail Snipers, the High Turret Sniper was a robust and effective sharpshooting platform that never fully left military service during World War II.
Hooded blade front and tangent rear sights, with the titular “turret” mount on the front receiver ring and the dovetail block on the rear bridge; both are screwed and soldered to the receiver, the former unmarked and the latter bearing the same “eagle/135” inspection mark as the receiver ring. A small “inverted
2” is stamped on top of the receiver tang. Matching numbers are present on the bolt and floorplate, the former having a properly shortened safety and the latter marked “byf ” (Mauser) and “135” along with the trigger guard. A matching number is also present on the front scope ring, with the scope itself numbered “49122”. Smooth pistol grip stock, with unmarked barrel bands, “gqm/44” buttplate, and a brown leather sling. Also included with the lot is a brown leather scope case, which is marked “L.B.A.” and “GEW/No/14329” on the main body to match the rifle. Notes from the consignor indicate that this item was photographed for the book “Karabiner k98, Volume IIa” by Bruce Karem.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, with 80% plus original blue finish, showing some mild edge wear, a few areas of brown or gray patina, and light
handling marks. The bolt has taken on a plum tone, with areas of gray. The stock is very fine, with mild scuffs and dents, the deepest of which is
on the left side of the stock near the bolt sleeve; a mended “duffel cut” is hidden by the mid band. The scope is very good, with good optics, a
solid reticule, and a mixed patina on the tube, with a small dent visible on the right side of the body near the elevation adjustment. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 12,000 - 18,000
LOT 313
World War II German Walther “ac 44” Code G43 Semi-Automatic Rifle
with Scope and Accessories - Serial no. 1340C, 7.92 mm Mauser cal., 22 inch round bbl., blue/
black 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, threaded 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. Includes a reproduction scope and base; the left of the reproduction scope body is marked “ZF K 43” ahead of “dow” and a triangle. “Eagle/214” marked reproduction scope base.
The rifle currently has a modern Apfeltor G43 shooter’s kit installed and still includes its original parts that the kit is installed in place of as well as an allen key and two extra inserts to control gas flow. Also includes a brown leather sling, reproduction leather scope lens caps, and an extra reproduction magazine.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 70% original black painted finish with smooth brown patina on the balance and traces of original blue finish. 85% original black painted finish remains on the magazine. Stock is also fine as lightly sanded and re-oiled, with some scattered light scratches and handling marks. Mechanically excellent. Included reproduction scope assembly is excellent.
Estimate: 5,000 - 7,000
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