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Rare Early BSW marked German Kar 98k Mauser Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:600.00 USD
Rare Early BSW marked German Kar 98k Mauser Rifle
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Rare Early BSW marked German Kar 98k Mauser Bolt Action Rifle, #5658, 8x57mm cal., 23.6'' barrel, blued finish, hardwood stock, blade front sight and adjustable tangent rear sight. Marked on left side receiver rail ''Mod.98''. Top of receiver ring is marked ''BSW/1938''. Left side of receiver ring and barrel are marked with early Eagle stamps; right side receiver ring is marked with a large ''C'' and three ''Eagle 4'' stamps. Right side barrel is marked with three ''Eagle 4'' stamps and ''B''. Right side of buttstock is marked with an ''Eagle/H'', ''Eagle/WaA4'', Eagle/WaA4. Underside of buttstock wrist is marked ''Eagle/WaA4''. Matching numbers on front and rear bands, rear sight, trigger guard, floorplate, screw heads, bolt handle, sleeve, ejector, cocking piece, and underside of buttstock. No cleaning rod. Condition overall is good with approx. 70% finish remaining on the metal, showing areas of toning, thinning, and patina. There is a section missing from the comb of the stock and prominent gouges, chips, scratches, stains, and darkening across the surface. Action is smooth, bore is poor with rust and barely visible rifling. No visible import marks. Est.: $1,200-$1,800. (C&R)