![]() ![]() Because most German sniper rifles are nothing more than standard K98k’s that have been accuracy tested, and after passing were fitted with mounts and scope, they are easy to fake. With WWII German sniper rifles being so pricey, many have been counterfeited. Before describing them, however, let me give a caveat. Now I own five, albeit there are some “unoriginal” things about each one. A few years back I despaired of ever owning even one. It seems buyer demand is greatest for German sniper rifles with correspondingly steep prices. Low turret mounts (middle) and has long side rail mounts (bottom). Of all Germany’s sniper rifle attempts, these three versions were the most successful.Īll built on basic K98k Mauser 98 rifles, they include (top) short siderail mounts, (top) the K98k with ZF41 1.5X scope and (bottom) the K43 with 4X ZF4 scope. Two German sniper rifles considered failures even by German ordnance officers were In the same order, prices on those might range $2,000 to 10 times that. ![]() In price they might range from the Swedish Model 1941 to US Marine Corps Model 1941s (Model 1903’s fitted with 8X Unertl scopes). They sell for thousands, whereas the same exact model in ordinary infantry rifle dress costs hundreds. Regardless, if you happen to look at some Internet firearms auction sites you will see WWII sniper rifles are not common or inexpensive. Or more practically it could be that at my age a scope helps with shooting any sort of rifle. It could be some fascination with the “lone wolf” aspects of WWII snipers. Of all the scores of guns I’ve put into the vault in this quest, they have entranced me more than any others-even the full-autos. With about 80 pieces in my assortment, I’ve slowed down to the point there is really nothing else I plan to acquire except sniper rifles. It’s been about putting together a shooting, collection of WWII firearms from most combatant nations including handguns, carbines, infantry rifles, sniper rifles and even some full-autos. Regular readers of this magazine may have noted I’ve been on a quest for most of the 21st century. ![]()
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