WWII Mauser K98 Sniper – 1943 MFG – 98k – Numbers Match – Original Scope

This is a no reserve penny auction for a Mauser K98 bolt-action Sniper in 8mm Mauser. Serial number- 8677. This K98 features the original Hensoldt 4×60 Scope fitted on a Weihrauch side mount. Comes with a hardcase. ***IMPORTANT NOTES** The rifle itself is in fantastic condition, and from our inspection, is ALL MATCHING other than the serial number on the scope. However, the receiver's side mount retention pin has imperfections and is loose. The scope mount's locking cam is imperfect as well as the reticle but the scope's magnification works correctly.
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Despite the experiences of World War I, prior to the outbreak of World War II the German military command believed sniper rifles with telescopic sights were not necessary due to military technology advances in connection with new resulting tactics. Partly for that reason, the Karabiner 98k was not designed for use with aiming optics and the German military did not standardize a particular telescopic sight or mounting system and fielded many variants of sniper rifles. Already in the Poland campaign, and especially in the Russian campaign, it became apparent that specialist snipers were urgently needed as substantial losses were suffered caused by enemy snipers.