Our Price: $3000

Cal. 8x57 (8mm Mauser). S# 942l. Barrel 23 1/2". Blade front sight with hood. Tangent rear sight graduated to 2000m. Cleaning rod is mismatched but other visible parts are matching with buttplate & stock being lined out matching, no doubt period renumbered. Trigger guard has assembly number "4" and rear sight base assembly number "3". 1940 dated & 660 coded Steyr K98k rifle that was later reworked at German depot with added sight hood & some period renumbered parts. Depot reworked blue finish. Laminated stock set with left side sling provisions & original leather sling. Right side of butt has faint eagle "26" inspection stamps & 8-pointed star which is believed to be a rework depot stamp per volume 2B of Karem & Steve's K98k series.

CONDITION: laminated stock set has an honest appearance with a deep gouge on left side of action likely from battle damage, a few smaller gouges, some band removal wear, worn finish, dings and handling marks. Metal shows a depot applied finish that is fading to gray overall with some pitting, oxidation, edge wear and minor dings. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Bore shows scattered frosting and some light pitting but good rifling. Item will ship to FFL or FFL-curio.

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