Vintage Mauser 98 sporting rifle chambered in 8×57 JS. Features a classic European hunting rifle configuration with double-set triggers, butter-knife bolt handle, receiver peep sight, and a nicely figured walnut stock with cheekpiece.
Built on an early 20th-century ( 1920-1940) Mauser 98 action
Features:
Mauser 98 controlled-round-feed action
8×57 JS (“S” marked)
Double-set triggers
Butter-knife bolt handle
Receiver-mounted peep sight
Steel buttplate
Bright bore
Smooth action
Classic European walnut sporting stock
a Bavarian-style cheekpiece.
This is an older European-style sporting rifle built on a Mauser action and appears to have been professionally sporterized many years ago. The double-set triggers provide a very crisp trigger pull when set and are a feature rarely seen on modern hunting rifles.
A great rifle for:
Mauser collectors
Vintage hunting rifle enthusiasts
Anyone looking for a classic 8mm hunting rifle with old-world craftsmanship
The rifle shows assembly/proof markings including:
“S” barrel marking
Numbered bolt and action components
Double-set trigger system