Czech dot Code K98k Mauser 7.92×57 Bolt Action Rifle 23.5” Barrel WWII, C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,325.00
LSB#: LSB251109DC128
Make: Waffenwerke Brunn, Bruenn plant, Czechoslovakia.
Model: K98k
Serial Number: 66ai
Year of Manufacture: 1944 / C&R
Caliber: 7.92x57mm Mauser
Action Type: Bolt action, internal 5 round magazine
Markings: The top of the receiver is marked, “dot 1944”. The left side is marked, “Mod. 98”. All serialized parts are marked, “66”. There are various Reichsadlers and Waffenamts. The stock is marked, “dot”.
Barrel Length: 23.5”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a barleycorn blade dovetailed to a serrated base with a protective hood. The rear sight is a v-notch sliding escalator assembly marked 1-20.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The laminated wood stock has a nose cap with bayonet lug, hole for the included cleaning rod, barrel band with sling bar, through bolt, semi-pistol grip, bolt disassembly tool, sling well, sling pass through, and a metal buttplate. The buttplate has wear and a patina throughout. The stock has light pressure dents and scratches throughout. There are small chips throughout. There are no cracks or splits. The LOP measures 13” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Very Good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright and the rifling is sharp. There is little to no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, this bore rates 9/10.
Many military and C&R eligible weapons have bores that will show erosion. This is not only due to age but to the fact that corrosive primers were commonly used in ammunition worldwide. For example, the U.S. used corrosive ammunition throughout WWII. The U.S. military did not begin to phase out corrosive-primed ammunition until the 1950s.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its metal finish. There are light scratches and thinning throughout along with a few small spots of patina. The action has faint wear. The screw heads show light use. The markings are mostly well-defined. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: This Czech dot code K98k Mauser, produced in 1944 at the Waffenwerke Brunn Bruenn plant, represents a late-war example of German service rifle production during the final and most strained years of the Second World War. Rifles marked with the dot code are closely associated with wartime expediency, yet Brunn production is still widely respected for maintaining solid machining and functional standards despite increasing pressure on German industry. The K98k itself stands as one of the most influential bolt action military rifles ever adopted, forming the backbone of German infantry arms and leaving a lasting legacy on military rifle design worldwide. Chambered in 7.92x57mm Mauser, this rifle retains the core attributes that made the K98k so effective, including strong controlled-feed action geometry and robust construction. The bore is a standout feature, rating 9 out of 10, with sharp rifling and little to no erosion, an impressive result for a wartime rifle that would have been issued with corrosive-primed ammunition. The original style iron sights remain intact, with the hooded barleycorn front sight and sliding rear escalator graduated from 1 to 20, preserving the rifle’s correct military configuration and visual authenticity.
Overall condition remains very strong, with approximately 98 percent of the metal finish retained and only light thinning, scratches, and small areas of patina present. The laminated stock shows honest service wear including pressure dents, scratches, and small chips, but remains structurally sound with no cracks or splits, presenting in Very Good condition. Waffenamts, Reichsadlers, and dot markings remain mostly well defined, reinforcing the rifle’s historical identity. Taken together, this K98k offers a well-preserved and representative example of late-war Mauser production, combining wartime history, solid condition, and strong collector appeal. -R.E.
