Description
Recently imported from the US & offered for sale is this very nice early-mid war K98k made by JP Sauer & Sohn, one of Germany’s’ oldest firearms manufactures.
In 1941 the Sauer production code changed from “147” to a script “ce”. The top of the receiver ring is marked ‘ce’ over 41, the right side is marked with Waffenamt proofs which were the acceptance codes for Sauer & the left side is marked with the Nazi firing proof (Nazi Eagle or ‘Reich Adler’) & the serial number which shows it was made in early 1941.
According to Richard D. Law’s bible on the K98 ‘Backbone of the Wehrmacht‘, only around 210,000 were made by Sauer & Sohn in 1941.
It looks all correct including the early laminate stock with the correct flat butt plate, milled barrel bands, floorplate & trigger guard plus it retains the original cleaning rod & front sight hood.
This is a very good example of an early-mid war K98k rifle made when the Germans were still building high quality guns & before the Germans began to introduce changes to production techniques to save time, materials & money.
It presents as all original as can be seen in the photos. The wood is very good with minimal marks & it has plenty of the original blue still present as can be seen in the photos.
The bore is excellent, shiny with lots of rifling clearly visible, so definitely a shooter!
Do your own research & you will see that this great example of a non RC Kar98k would make an excellent addition to any serious Mauser collection or a great start to one.
The condition is better than appears in the photos.
Make your decision based on what you see, so please view the photos carefully as they form the main description & override all written information so ask for more if desired.
Whilst we check these out for serviceability, the warranty has expired & these are sold on an as is basis.
As with all used guns, we recommend you have this checked by a suitably qualified person prior to shooting.
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