^Lot 1234 GERMAN ERFURT GEW 88 BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

Cal. 8x57. S# 3484t. Bbl. 29". Blade front sight. No rear sight assembly present. Matching numbers on receiver & bbl. jacket. Other visible parts are mismatched. Receiver ring has Erfurt, "Z", "S" & punch dot markings with 1890 date. Left side of receiver has "97.R.5.13" 97th Infantry Regiment unit marking. Hardwood stock. No cleaning rod present. CONDITION: stock has a darkened appearance with a 3" crack from behind upper tang into right side above trigger, a smaller crack at front left of forend, a few chips, scattered dings scratches & handling marks. Metal is an overall dark patina with a few tool marks on receiver, overall oxidation, some edge wear, pitting & traces of bluing. Action is stiff but functional when hand cycled. Dark bore with some pitting but strong rifling. (01-29193/MJC). ANTIQUE. $300-400.