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What's the B Series, Runner?

Here's the American Rifleman article: https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/the-banner-mauser-model-98-standard-modell/

Mine appears to be all original. All numbers match. It appears to be the way it was when it left the Mauser factory. I just saw the following quote from an American Rifleman article: "Pristine pre-war Standard Modell Mausers can bring $2,000-$3,000."

I found one online that sold for just under $2,000.00, but it was in much rougher condition.

I've never even seen a similar example. Would it go for the kind of price that a K98k in like condition would go for? More? Less?

Bore is like a mirror, and rifling super sharp.

Any idea of what it's worth?

Oddly, there are no Nazi markings on it.

Thanks. Straight bolt handle.

Many years ago, I bought a military style Mauser 98 (short rifle/carbine length) in 8mm, straight bolt handle, bearing the date 1937 on top of the receiver, under the "Mauser" engraving. Condition appears little if any used, having been since date of manufacture carefully handled and stored...