Description
Rare, mint & matching with SS runes & one of less than 2% of total of total K98k production!
Recently imported from the Fatherland where it has been since 1945 & for the 1st time offered for sale in Australia is this fine example of a highly desirable pre-war 1937 S/42 Kar98k which has all of the correct Waffenamts & correctly marked S/42 over 1937. S/42 was the secret squirrel code the Nazi’s used to try to hide production data from the Allied Inspectors in the lead up to WW2.
This rifle shows all visible numbers numbers including on the barrel, receiver, both barrel bands, front sight, full rear sight, magazine follower, floor plate & complete bolt.
This appears to be a rare example of a Wehrmacht issued Kar98k which was supplied to the SS as it appears to have a softly struck Reich Adler holding a swastika & immediately to the left are 2 quite distinct (although very small) SS runes.
The subject of SS marked K98k’s is controversial on many levels due to malevolent background of the SS. Saying that, these are highly collectable rifles & have been known to be faked for obvious reasons so caution is always advised when purchasing one of these extremely rare rifles. We obtained this from a reputable dealer we have done business with before so, along with the research we have conducted we are confident this is what it appears to be, an extremely rare & highly desirable piece of WW2 military history.
According to research, SS marked K98’s fall into 5 categories with the first being the Kar98a & Gew98 reworks which, as the title indicates, were rifles which were obtained by the SS & reworked to K98k specs with SS markings placed onto them.
The second variant was marked SSZZA4 which were also reworks.
The third variant were issued K98’s with additional SS markings which is what this example is.
The fourth variant was the ‘Single Rune’ BNZ K98’s (often faked) & the final variant was the K98 sniper rifles.
The subject of SS marked K98k’s is controversial on many levels due to malevolent background of the SS. These are highly collectable rifles & have been known to be faked for obvious reasons so caution is always advised when purchasing one of these extremely rare rifles. We obtained this from a reputable dealer we have done business with before so, along with the research we have conducted we are confident this is what it appears to be, an extremely rare & highly desirable piece of WW2 military history.
According to research, SS marked K98’s fall into 5 categories with the first being the Kar98a & Gew98 reworks which, as the title indicates, were rifles which were obtained by the SS & reworked to K98k specs with SS markings placed onto them.
The second variant was marked SSZZA4 which were also reworks.
The third variant were issued K98’s with additional SS markings which is what this example is.
The fourth variant was the ‘Single Rune’ BNZ K98’s (most often faked) & the final variant was the K98 sniper rifles.
The fact that this rifle remained in this great condition with the correct flat butt plate stock with solid Walnut (which has had a field repair as per standard Wehrmacht protocol) & is fully matching is a great find for the knowledgeable collector.
For the serious collector, this very desirable example of a hard to find very early production Kar98k German service rifle with SS runes is offered for sale.
Pre-war K98’s are highly valued by serious collectors as these were all of the highest quality plus the attrition rate along with the relatively few manufactured makes this a very collectable rifle.
If you collect K98 rifles you will know this is a hard one to find & you should not pass it up.
It looks all correct with all milled parts & all of the correct markings where you would expect to find them. It presents as original & is in great condition as can be seen in the photos with the wood very good with the expected marks from 8 years of solid service & it has a very good amount of the original blue still present. The bore is excellent, so definitely a shooter.
Do your own research & you will see that this great example of a hard to find Kar98k which would make an excellent addition to any serious Mauser collection or a damn great start to one.
We are offering this rifle as a collectable piece of military history & acknowledge the grievous atrocities committed by the Nazi regime & some of its military, particularly toward the peoples of occupied territory & the Jewish population in Europe. In no way do we condone or glorify the Nazi regime which must be remembered for the vile stain on human history that it was.
These are the only photos at this time so please view them carefully as they form the main description & override all written information. You can wait for more & take the chance it will be sold (which history shows it will be) or make your decision based on what you see & be the lucky one who adds this outstanding & rare Kar98k to their collection.
Whilst we check these out for serviceability, the warranty has expired & these are sold on an as is basis.
As with all used guns, we recommend you have this checked by a suitably qualified person prior to shooting.
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