Serial: 9989 (barrel, receiver & stock); mixed SN on all other parts
Manufacturer: Berlin-Lubecker Machinenfabrik, Lubeck (c. 1938); C.A.I., St. Albany, VT import
Model: Kar98k (E code S/237)
Caliber: 7.91x57mm (8mm)
Barrel length: 23.5"
Condition: Very Good; wood stock has wear/ handling marks commensurate w/ age, appears to have been refinished w/ light stain; barrel & receiver have light handling marks w/ light pitting, may have been reblued; some components have plum color patina; bore is good & bright w/ wear
Includes: Third Reich eagle on left side of receiver by SN; various Waffenamt stamps throughout; eagle / 26, eagle / 359, eagle / 214, eagle / WaA62, eagle / 221, eagle / WaA63, eagle / 749, eagle / 77; front sight hood; missing cleaning rod

Provenance: A Leon Springs, Texas Estate

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