Germany, Imperial. A G98 Sniper Scope, with Case, by Dr. Walter Gerard

(Scharfschützenzielfernrohr mit Etui). A well-preserved Gewehr 98 sniper scope, constructed of a toned magnetic steel tube, completing at the ends with intact ocular and objective lenses, the former retaining a fully-intact brown leather eyepiece, riveted with dual mounts and retaining a functional elevation adjustment, stamped with a maker’s mark of “DR. WALTER GERARD, CHARLOTTENBURG”, with serial numbers and an additional “GERARD” mark also visible elsewhere on the tube and dial, measuring 26 cm in total length, accompanied by its period original carrying case, constructed of a rigid composite shell with a grey cotton canvas exterior liner, with both the base and lid composed of brown leather, the latter retaining a strap which meets a metal buckle affixed to the obverse for secure closure, the lid stamped with marks of “B.3X” (magnification), “DR. WALTER GERARD, CHARLOTTENBURG”, and “GEWEHR NO 995”, measuring 32 cm in total length, demonstrating minor surface oxidation to the scope’s tube, with all optics remaining functional, in addition to age-appropriate material fatigue to the case, in better than very fine condition.