Lot 128
Mauser (Hungarian) G98/40, 7.92x57mm cal. bolt action military rifle, 24" barrel, 1943, WWII
Sold
$970
Timed Auction
Gunrunner Auction May 2019, 101-150
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Description
Mauser (Hungarian) G98/40, 7.92x57mm cal. cal. bolt action military rifle.  Serial #6809h, mfg. by Femaru, Budapest, Hungary in 1943.  Good condition.  Rare and highly desirable WWII battle rifle! Receiver marked "jhv 43".  Serial numbers matching.  Often referred to, but it's not actually a Mauser rifle, but rather a Mannlicher-based receiver design patterned after the Hungarian 35M.  1 of 50,000 made in 1943 for the Big One.  24" barrel has strong rifling with some frosting, fixed front sight with poor fitting hood and adjustable rear sight  1 - 20.  70% military blue finish with light overall wear.  Wood is very good with some expected light war hits and marks.  Unmarked steel butt plate.  Unmarked leather sling is in fair condition.  Nice WWII battle rifle.  C&R OK.