^Lot 1509 WW2 GERMAN G98/40 BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

Cal. 8mm Mauser. S# 9802e. Bbl. 23 5/8". Blade front sight that is missing its hood. Tangent rear sight graduated to 2000m. Unnumbered ear band appears to be a replacement with sling swivels. Other visible matching numbers. Hungarian rifle made under WW2 German occupation. Receiver top has "jhv 42" marking denoting 1942 mfr. Blued finish. Walnut stock set with added bottom mounted sling swivels. CONDITION: refinished stock set has added varnish with a few gouges, an added hole on underside of forend, scattered flaking, dings & handling marks. Metal retains 70% blue with scattered oxidation, edge wear, fading to gray & varnish overrun. Bore is bright with strong rifling but shows some scattered frosting & light pitting. (25-2206/MJC). CURIO. $1,200-1,800.