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German, 1934 Dated, Mauser K98 7.92mm Calibre Rifle, **UK DEACTIVATION CERTIFICATED 1988**. Sn - 22060:2 This is an early, 1934 dated, German K98 military rifle made by Mauser produced in violation of the WW1 Treaty of Versailles. The top of the receiver is stamped MAUSER 1934, the side is stamped STAMDARD MODELL 1924 together with various proof marks and the serial number B14781. The rifle was officially designed for export and German security guards however it was used by the paramilitary Sturmabteilung (SA) and Schutzstaffel (SS). The first version of the gun was designed in 1924 and used the straight bolt handle and the bottom-mounted sling of the Gewehr 98. The rifle entered full-scale production in 1933 with a turned-down bolt and a Karabiner 98k type slot in the butt to attach the sling as does our rifle. The rifle has an adjustable rear sight, block & blade fore sight, bayonet bar & steel butt plate. The rifle retains its original wooden stock which is stamped with MAUSER in the rectangular trade mark on the left hand side and has the usual bumps and bruises consistent with age and service use. The rifle has forward sling bar, the stock is slotted for a sling anchor and is fitted with an original leather sling. Deactivated to UK specification in 1988 the rifle cocks and dry fires. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 22060:2 £1,200.00
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