SWP 45 Sniper high Turret Mauser 98k

[maverick_77]

Dear fellow collector, I just come across a nice Mauser 98k Sniper, but some question are coming to me about the originality. First it is a SWP 45, with High Turret mount, Dialytan bmj scope. No doubt about them, 100% original, base mount, ring and scope ( soldered together ). But the bases mounts are not welded on the receiver ring, that's my second question, are they all silver welded to the receiver? This rifle comes directly from a friend who own it for almost 30 years, so I know he is honest and not a faker, but maybe he didn't even know it too... Does SWP 45 is correct for a Sniper high turret ? Thanks in advance!

[sszza2]

As described definitely not period correct. Suggest that you post pics if you would like a more detailed analysis.

[Willi Z.]

Yes, we need photos. Is it phosphated? Features such as checkered buttplate and ground safety, etch?

[maverick_77]

[Ok, let me try that:


https://www.dropbox.com/sc/wg5hci2mu...YvSDgnmoy8i6Ua

https://www.dropbox.com/sc/o51uio5bk...f0QHqahFLzM51a

https://www.dropbox.com/sc/5x8mf1en5...3VzjfSGhCiEEea


https://www.dropbox.com/sc/11a9l1v5y...btcg--l2jvj8Ta

https://www.dropbox.com/sc/v4f7vag7x...TsM6dJY_Uk6Pna

https://www.dropbox.com/sc/7pnlmkurw...upZkgIAxL65-ga

https://www.dropbox.com/sc/tblu2k9xz...qCh-fL9EwPolya

[maverick_77]

The rifle is all matching number.

[ugafx4]

Looks like it would make a nice shooter.

As a collectors piece, no way. The numbering is all wrong. Stock has been messed with. I know nothing about the scope and mounts, but I am just remarking on the rifle itself. I always start with the base rifle and move out from there.

[Promo]

Probably original bases and scope on a messed rifle. Stock sanded and renumbered, as are wrong parts for a late SWP45 rifle. Do you have a picture of the serial number on the scope rings? Both front and rear.

[maverick_77]

Thanks, there is only one serial number on one ring, here is the pictures

https://www.dropbox.com/sc/yu2gajbm4...vR3iafwXO4xcva

https://www.dropbox.com/sc/rqdh4ewza...4aS9dZ3VBTeuNa

[maverick_77]

Ok, if it's a fake, how much can it Worth?

[Bigdibbs88]

Bruenn I never made snipers, its fake.

The rifle itself is for all intents and purposes worth nothing. But the scope/rings look real and if so are probably worth in the $3k range. The bases could be, if they are they're about another $800-1000. Hell, I'd give you $500 for the rear base alone, I've been looking for one for a long time.

[Chet Sowersby]

A shooter. Nothing more nor less.

Chet

[maverick_77]

Thanks for your help, I saw one scope and rings on eBay, original too for 2000$ and it didn't sold. How much will be reasonable for the price paid for it? Thanks

[Promo]

I'd pay $2000, and I'm valueing only the scope and the bases in this. The rifle is messed with, but good to use at the shooting range. Someone was stupid enough to mark the front base with a WaA135, he should have gone a bit lower.. and the serial on the front could be overstruck aswell, at least it looks like it could be.

1. Check the front base from front. Is there a "WR"/"RW" stamp visible?
2. Remove the scope from the rifle. Look from the bottom to the rear scope ring. Is there a number visible?
3. When having the scope removed, also check the bottom of the front scope ring. Is there also a WR/RW stamp visible?