Lot 0319: 1941 Steyr Mauser Kar98k (Austria)

The Karabiner 98 Kurz, or carbine 98 short, is a bolt action rifle that was the standard rifle for the German Wehrmacht and Axis forces.
This Kar98k, produced by Steyr (Steyr-Daimler-Puch in Steyr; suffix code bnz), is from the period before forced labor was used on a large scale has started deploying. This rifle is, despite intensive use and its history, still in great condition and has very nice stamps!
Very early example of the iconic standard German infantry weapon of World War II produced by Steyr!

SPECIFICATION
Type and Model: Kar98k
Weapon number: 1415
Year of Manufacturing: 1941
Calber: 7.92x57mm
Length: 43.6 Inch (1,110 mm)
Manufacturer: Steyr (Steyr-Daimler-Puch) in Steyr
Weight: 8 lb 9 oz (3.9 kg.)
Barrel: 23.6 in (600 mm); four grooves; right-hand-twist
System of operation: Mauser turn Bolt System
Feed system: 5 round integral box magazine
BAIV Reference: 0118
Location: Nederweert NL

REMARKS
Location: Nederweert, The Netherlands.
Condition: In good condition with nice patina.
Permits: Will come with EU deactivation certificate.

ESTIMATE VALUE
Between € 1,000 and € 1,500