^Lot 2383 STEYR (BNZ44) K98K MAUSER BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

Cal. 8mm Mauser. S# 7320n. Bbl. 23 1/2". Standard K98k sights with hooded front. Matching numbers on bbl., bolt handle, cocking piece, bolt shroud & rear sight parts. Bolt is an S/42/Eagle over 63 armorer's type but the font is matching to bbl. & it is in the correct Steyr style. Other visible parts appear unnumbered. Reciever ring has large font "bnz 44" markings denoting Steyr mfr. in 1944. Blued finish. Laminated stock set with unique Steyr bolt cutout & strong eagle "H" Heer marking. Left side sling provisions, K98k leather sling & cleaning rod present. CONDITION: stock set appears to have added finish with a small crack forming into a chip to right of receiver, a couple deep scratches, another chip to left of receiver, some finish loss & handling marks. Metal retains 70% original blue with some factory pitting flaws on safety, wood finish overrun, scattered fading, light oxidation & handling marks. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Very good plus bright bore with strong rifling. (26-37/MJC). CURIO. $700-1,000.