This is a Yugoslavian refurbished K98k, used under arms shortages by Bosnians during the Bosnian War. It had scope mounts drilled in the receiver, the bolt stem lowered, and the stock cut out for the bolt stem. The action of this rifle was dirty from the war, though the barrel is good, and the trigger is very light.
The fleur-de-lis, the national symbol of Bosnia (which appeared on many period flags, insignia, and weapons), was carved in the stock. In addition the name "ENVIR IMAMOVIC" was written by a 8mm round under the right side of the rear sight. Enver Imamovic saved the Sarajevo Haggadah, a famous valuable Jewish illustrated book, from the Sarajevo museum. He took a police escort to the museum, while there was a battle outside - bullets were coming through the windows. The book was found in an old safe, and barely saved from basement flooding. He also wrote Bosnian nationalist books and papers during the war and afterwards. Lately he has been a professor at the University of Sarajevo, and has denied the existence of Bosnian pyramids.
I believe the sniper who used this rifle was inspired by Enver Imamovic, but was not actually him; the name is spelled incorrectly on the rifle, yet sounds similar. I have a number of links for more information on Enver. Sadly I have not been able to reach him myself... maybe you could help?
Fleur-de-lis
Armed forces
Haggadah
Haggadah again
Oral interview of Enver about Haggadah
Book again
The fleur-de-lis, the national symbol of Bosnia (which appeared on many period flags, insignia, and weapons), was carved in the stock. In addition the name "ENVIR IMAMOVIC" was written by a 8mm round under the right side of the rear sight. Enver Imamovic saved the Sarajevo Haggadah, a famous valuable Jewish illustrated book, from the Sarajevo museum. He took a police escort to the museum, while there was a battle outside - bullets were coming through the windows. The book was found in an old safe, and barely saved from basement flooding. He also wrote Bosnian nationalist books and papers during the war and afterwards. Lately he has been a professor at the University of Sarajevo, and has denied the existence of Bosnian pyramids.
I believe the sniper who used this rifle was inspired by Enver Imamovic, but was not actually him; the name is spelled incorrectly on the rifle, yet sounds similar. I have a number of links for more information on Enver. Sadly I have not been able to reach him myself... maybe you could help?
Fleur-de-lis
Armed forces
Haggadah
Haggadah again
Oral interview of Enver about Haggadah
Book again