A Volkskarabiner VK 1, (VK 98), code "bnz 45" (Volkssturm), 8 x 57 cal., no. 1647. Matching numbers. Mirror-like bore. Muzzle bored to 30 mm length. 5-shot. Dovetailed fixed sight with welded-on front sight. On the receiver marked "bnz 45" symbolising production at Steyr-Daimler-Puch AG, Steyr. Rough quality, strongly spotted finish, partial pitting. Spotty beech wood stock, butt with woodworm holes. Careful cleaning may substantially improve stock. Very rare collector's weapon from approx. January 1945 production. Length 103 cm. Erwerbsscheinpflichtig. histori,

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