I would like to thank in advance anywone who can help me determine the rifle's origin. The Iron sights are adjustable from the top and bottom side(I mean: the Range is marked on both sides of the sights) The metal plate on the buttstock is heavier than normal but si stamped. The rifle was manufactured by Nazis and has been captured by Yugos between 1942-1945.After the war, it has been refurbished at Kraguljevac(this explains the presence of the markings "Preduzece 44" and the yugo crest).The marking "Model 98" says that the refurbish procedure was made most probably between late '(An old friend of mine, who served in the JNA, told me that since the rifle hasn't the "/48" markings among the "Model 98", it was done before 1950).The markings T2854, 8507 are yugo markings.īayonet attachment present-looks like original My conclusion including some facts know about this rifle: One the side "Model 98"(Note:There's no "/48" behind it). Proof marks indicate that the firearm has been tested for quality control purposes. Other common markings include proof marks, serial numbers, and inspection stamps. This can be helpful in identifying the maker of the rifle. German marking of firing tests-Nazi eagle with number 25. One of the most common markings on a K98 rifle is the manufacturer’s logo. Top:Yougoslavia Crest on the top of the ring (with the date 1943) Any advanced collector or connoisseur of Mauser 98k’s will readily appreciate how interesting and desirable this rifle truly is! The photographs clearly show what a gem this is.Yesterday I bought a refurbished Mauser 98.I was wondering if anyone could help me with its identification.I know that it was made by Nazis and then it was refurbished by yugos, but I want to know when and where it was made. Because of the use of a large amount of sub-contracted parts these early rifles have an untold number of interesting markings and features. If I did not have one I would have kept this rifle. ‘I personally collect 98k rifles, and this code is very tough to get. Some were a little difficult to photograph but all are very apparent to the human eye. The stock & handguard are internally and externally (stock) numbered to the rifle and have the textbook correct Gustloff-Werke Factory original cartouches. Its only markings are the Mauser banner, the Standard Modell label, the original German commercial. This rifle was produced right at the end of 1940 and was only completed in early 1941 as evidenced by the production date code on the inside of the buttstock which reads 12 41 indicating the 12th week of 1941. The rifle pictured, originally manufactured in 1936, was likely one of those Spanish imports. In excellent condition, all matching down to the screws, we have a very scarce Gustloff-Werke manufactured 337 code 1940 dated K98k Mauser Service Rifle. Markings: The import mark on the barrel reads K98 GERMANY 8MM / C.
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