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Mauser "ar/42" Code Model 98 Bolt Action Sniper Rifle with ZF-41 Scope

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:1,100.00 USD Estimated At:2,750.00 - 3,500.00 USD
Mauser  ar/42  Code Model 98 Bolt Action Sniper Rifle with ZF-41 Scope
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Estimate: $2750 - 3500
Manufactured in 1942 in Berlin. The rifle has a hooded blade front sight and tangent rear sight, with an integral mounting rail on the rear sight base. The ZF-41 scope has sunshields and is marked "cxn/120771", with "7753/duv" marked quick-release base. Receiver ring marked "ar/42" with replacement bolt numbered "21930" and the bolt catch numbered "40". Stock has milled fittings, matching numbered front barrel band and floor plate, brown leather sling and cupped buttplate.
BBL: 24 inch round
Stock: laminate
Gauge: 8mm
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 4505k
Condition: Very good. The rifle retains 70% of the blue finish, showing areas of brown patina, scattered light handling marks and spotting. The stock is good, with a deep scratch on the right side near the receiver, chipping around the floor plate, some lighter dents and scratches, and some wear under the sling. The scope is showing a brown patina on the body, with dim optics. Mechanically very good.