^Lot 1514 SCARCE NAVY ISSUED BORSIGWALDE K98K BOLT ACTION

Cal. 8x57. S# 854o. Bbl. 23 1/2". Standard K98k sights. All visible matching numbers with eagle "26" inspection stamps. Scarce 1940 243 code K98k issued to the German Navy or Kriegsmarine. Blued finish. Laminated stock set with left side sling provisions & leather sling. Left side of stock disc has "N34227" Nordsee marking. Right side of butt has faint eagle eagle "M" Kriegsmarine acceptance stamp with eagle "26" markings. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: eagle "655" marked muzzle cover. CONDITION: stock set shows light band removal wear, some dings scratches & handling marks. Metal retains 60% original blue with overall fading to gray more heavy on the bottom metal, scattered oxidation, some edge wear & light dings more on rear band. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Bore is mostly bright with some light pitting but strong rifling. PROVENANCE: From an Esteemed & Refined Private German Military Collection. (26-4043/MJC). CURIO. $2500-4000.