German K98 Mauser Claw Mounts 8mm Double Set Triggers Bolt Action Rifle C&R
SOLD FOR: $1247.22
LSB#: 211209DF01
Make: German Mauser
Model: Commercial Variation of a K98.
Serial Number: None
Year of Manufacture: Pre-1939
Caliber: 8mm Mauser (8x57mm)
Action Type: Bolt Action, Internal Magazine
Markings: The receiver, claw mounts, and bolt handle are marked with decorative metal work. The rifle’s remaining markings are under the wood. The bottom of the receiver is marked with several inspection stamps which include several “X” stamps, “G”, and “B”. The barrel shank is marked with a German pre 1939 “crown / N” proof, with a “crown” proof, “7,9m/m”, “K” and with few other small stampings.
Barrel Length: Approximately 23 ½ Inches
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade set atop a ramped base. The base is part of a full length rib. The 3 leaf rear sight is made up of one stationary and 2 flip up “U” notched leaves. The top edge of the stationary leaf is marked “100”. The rear leaf is marked “150” and the front leaf is marked “200”. The rear sight is dovetail set into the rib. Two claw mounts are dovetail set into the receiver. These are quick release claw mounts. The spring loaded lock in the rear claw mount is released when the sides are pulled to the rear.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The custom wood sporting stock has a checkered & shaped pistol grip, raised cheek piece, eyelets for the barrel wedge, sling loop, and a hard plastic buttplate. The buttplate shows scrapes, a small crack at the top, and is missing a small piece of the edge material. The wood shows several scrapes, scratches, and compression marks. Many have damaged small portions of the surface wood. The LOP measures 12 ? inches from the face of the front trigger and 11 ½ inches from the face of the rear trigger, to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Very Good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue. Case Colored Receiver & Bottom Metal
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The muzzle & grooves are gray and the rifling is deep. There is erosion in the bore. It is more prominent in the grooves.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 93% of its current metal finish. The metal shows scrapes, thin scratches, and light handling marks. The barrel shows areas of light discoloration from oxidation. The left side of the barrel shows a few small spots of light surface erosion. The bottom metal shows areas of oxidation. The screw heads show heavy use. Some of the markings are partially struck. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good Plus condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: This custom German Mauser is a Commercial Variation of a K98. We do not know if this pre-WWII rifle was built off of a stripped K98 receiver or if a Military rifle was rebuilt into this Sporting configuration. Either way this is a good looking tough Mauser with a full rib barrel, decorative metal work, clam mounts, and double set triggers. Good luck.
