You’ll never get that lucky again. This bcd4 is worth twice what the 42 code is worth. As was said, don’t ever add a base, it was in the factory getting ready to be made into a long side rail sniper when the war ended. And that rifle is 100% as captured, nothing is mismatched - the unnumbered parts are correct.
I had sn 2189 and it was a finished LSR, but I had mount 2644 from a finished late LSR, so this is right in the range of when the war ended and conversions were left unfinished. I have this exact type sn 9346.
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What I tell you checkered butt plate! Really love the look of that stock to I'm glad they never touched it with sandpaper
Agreed I'm just glad that a collector was able to get it and not a gun show dealer peddler. If some slim ball like that would have gotten it he would have drilled the remaining holes needed. Added a base, scope, and mount for it. And then would try to sell it for alot of money passing it off as original.
And in the end would have ruined a very nice variation of a K98k rifle.
Neat three hole rifle. Seems like an early one/ low serial number. MrFarb??
Don't ever try to install a base to that rifle. You will ruin the value and history of it. The rifle was not a sniper and never should be.
Congrats!
Friends:
I wandered into a small LGS this afternoon and found a couple of Mausers for sale. The first one was a parts mix that someone had unsuccessfully tried to make into a sniper rifle and it looked pretty bad. However, the second Mauser looked to be original and showed promise. After picking it up, I quickly discerned that it was an early war model marked 42 over 1940 and that all numbers appeared to match, including the solid walnut stock. Speaking of the stock, it was marked with an eagle over a "L" which piqued my interest. It had a period correct sling which was in fantastic shape. The only thing missing was the cleaning rod. Its tag was marked $450 and I had the feeling it might be worth slightly more than that.
Needless to say, I purchased it and took it home. I'm curious to hear what yall think about this one. It is the best condition wartime Mauser that I have ever found and been able to purchase.
David
Wow man, a home run. Amazing to find these two in the woodwork let alone at 90s prices!!