A Volkskarabiner VK 1, (VK 98), code "bnz 45", Volkssturm, cal. 8 x 57, no. 1558. Good bore, length 52 cm, muzzle bored to 30 mm length (standard). Five shots. Fixed sight made from looped-in rear sight and welded-on front sight. Late, crudely produced, correct but not matching-numbered chamber with bored instead of milled gas release holes due to work rationalisation. Receiver coded "bnz 45" as sole indication for manufacture at Steyr-Daimler Puch AG, Steyr. Crude overall manufacture. Complete, original, spotless finish. Crude beech stock. Very , Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available
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