The rifle's an 8x57mm 98, 24" barrel - listed as having a bright bore with good rifling, no maker or gunsmith's name visible, double set triggers - listed as tested and functional. There's a s/n in the mid 1000 range stamped on the barrel forward of the chamber area. Scope's a Henzoldt Wetzlar 4x with claw mounts, listed as having clear optics. Price for the rig is $975 - probably an additional $75 for UPS to Alaska. Seller's estimate of age is anywhere between the mid '30s and mid '50s. It'd put a bit of a dent in my gun buying budget, but I really would like to see it nesting in our rifle cabinet. That said, I'd appreciate any opinions regarding the asking price. Many thanks.
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nmckenzie
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Very nice find.
I have a similar Mauser 98 in 8mm caliber. The original claw mounts were ground flat by a previous owner and it now has Weaver mounts. I'd like to have a gunsmith install a butter knife bolt handle on it some day.
Like yours, there are no markings other than the original serial number. The workmanship on it is quite good, the bore is like new, and the set trigger is perfect.
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I have a similar Mauser 98 in 8mm caliber. The original claw mounts were ground flat by a previous owner and it now has Weaver mounts. I'd like to have a gunsmith install a butter knife bolt handle on it some day.
Like yours, there are no markings other than the original serial number. The workmanship on it is quite good, the bore is like new, and the set trigger is perfect.
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