(C) DANZIG G98 MAUSER BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

(C) DANZIG G98 MAUSER BOLT ACTION RIFLE. Originally manufactured in 1917 at the Danzig Arsenal for World War I, this rifle remained in Weimar service and is marked with a second "1920" property mark date. The barrel was also likely replaced at this point and is marked with the Weimar eagle. Standard blade front sight and updated 2000 meter K98 style tangent rear sight. Finger groove walnut stock with triangle "RB" Polish Radom arsenal mark and circle "WB" Polish acceptance stamp. After WWI Poland procured over 200,000 G98 rifles as well as G98 tooling from the Danzig Arsenal. Externally visible matching numbers observed on receiver, barrel, front sight, rear sight, bolt components, and bottom metal screws. Stock number is number is partially obscured but appears to be matching as well. Includes a muzzle cover and reproduction sling. CONDITION: Good. Rifle retains the majority of its arsenal reapplied dull blue with fading. Stocks show heavy handling and use throughout. Fine, bright bore. Fine mechanics.Name Value Barrel Length 30" Caliber/Bore 8mm Mauser FFL Status Curio & Relic Manufacturer Danzig Model G98 Serial Number 1573jj, Name, Value, Barrel Length, 30", Caliber/Bore, 8mm Mauser, FFL Status, Curio & Relic, Manufacturer, Danzig, Model, G98, Serial Number, 1573jj

Estimate:£753.55

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