Description
In genuine original condition for a battle rifle which has definitely seen war service, this is a very desirable example of a hard to find pre-war 1937 production K98k Mauser German WW2 service rifle which is almost completely matching. The whole rifle is matching right down to the butt plate, other than the bolt which completely matches itself. Complete with cleaning rod.
This Karabiner 98k (K98) was made by the actual Mauser factory in 1937 as identified by S/42 being stamped on the receiver ring with 1937 being the year of manufacture. It is covered in Waffenamts & eagle firing proof in all the right places. Interestingly, being pre-war it also has some Wiemar Republic proofs, being the eagle with downward pointing wings (see photos of the side of the receiver). It displays the standard Waffenamt proofs & single firing proof on the barrel & receiver, with “Mod. 98” marked on the receiver wall. The top rear section of the barrel is stamped with 7.91 being the calibre. Being pre war, it is fitted with a solid stock, instead of the standard laminated stock & is in original, unmolested condition although it has clearly seen service & battle, judging by the markings on the left side. The stock is fitted with the correct style cupped & matching numbered numbered buttplate.
Whilst you would not call it a mint condition display grade example, it is definitely a good example of a collector grade pre-war rifle from the original manufacturer with real history. Pre-war Mauser produced K98’s have always been hard to find & all K98’s have become very desirable as they are getting harder & harder to find, let alone matching.
This rifle ticks the boxes…almost completely matching, truly original, in great original condition & not a Russian Capture.
View all of the photos carefully as these form the main description & override all others.
Being sold on consignment for a collector.
