German K98 Mauser Oberndorf 8mm Mauser Nazi Bolt Action Rifle 1940 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1437
LSB#: 210915JA05
Make: Mauser Oberndorf. In 1940 “42” was the Nazi code for Mauser Werke AG, Oberndoef a/N.
Model: K98
Serial Number: 8500D
Year of Manufacture: 1940
Caliber: 8mm Mauser (7.92x57mm)
Action Type: Bolt Action with Internal Magazine
Markings: There is no visible import mark. The top of the receiver is marked “42 / 1940”. The left side of the receiver is marked with a Nazi “eagle / swastika”, with the serial number, and “Mod.98”. The right side of the receiver is marked with 3 Nazi “eagle / 655” inspection stamps. The left side of the barrel shank is marked with a Nazi “eagle / swastika” and with the serial number. The top of the barrel shank is marked “7,9”. The right side of the rear sight base is marked with 3 Nazi “eagle / WaA655” Waffenamts. The rear of the bolt assembly (twice), bottom metal, nosecap, barrel band, buttplate, and bottom of the stock are each marked with the serial number (no letter suffix). The nosecap is marked wth a Nazi “eagle / WaA63” Waffenamt. The bottom of the bolt handle is marked with an “eagle / 53”. inspection stamp. The right rear of the bolt assembly is marked with 2 “eagle / 655” inspection stamps. The right side of the butt is marked “H”, with a Nazi “eagle / swastika”, and with 2 Nazi “eagle / swastika / WaA655” Waffenamts. The bottom of the butt is marked with 2 Nazi “eagle / swastika / WaA655” Waffenamts. The sling retainer strap is marked “2809-7013”. There are a few other small marks on the rifle.
Barrel Length: Approximately 23 ¾ Inches
Sights / Optics: The front sight base has been moved forward and the blade has been replaced with a screw. The rear sight is a “V” notched blade attached to a sliding sight escalator assembly marked from “1-20”.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The hardwood stock has a pistol grip, scallop for the bolt handle, extra cutout for the bolt handle knob, nosecap with bayonet lug, hole for the missing cleaning rod, barrel band with sling bar, through bolt, sling well, sling pass through, domed washer, and a metal buttplate. The buttplate and nosecap show scrapes and discoloration from oxidation. The top right of the forearm is missing edge wood. The wood shows numerous scrapes, scratches & compression marks. Several have damaged or removed small portions of surface wood. The LOP measures 13 ? inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Good to Very Good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The muzzle & grooves are grey. The rifling is deep. There is fouling and erosion in the grooves and at the muzzle.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 90% of its metal finish. The front sight has been refinished. Surface erosion shows through the new finish on the front sight. The area to the rear of the front sight is unfinished and shows discoloration from oxidation. The metal shows scrapes, scratches, and areas of discoloration from oxidation. The top of the barrel and the bolt release lever each show small areas of surface erosion. The screw heads show use. Most of the markings are deep. Overall, this rifle rates in about Good condition in its current incomplete state (missing magazine parts).
Mechanics: The magazine floor plate, magazine follower, and magazine spring are missing.
The action functions otherwise. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: The rifle has a leather sling attached. It shows soiling, discoloration, & scrapes on the leather as well as scrapes, thinning & oxidation on the buckle. It is in about Very Good condition.
Our Assessment: This Nazi marked German Mauser K98 was made at Mauser Oberndorf back in 1940. It most likely saw service during the war and still has Nazi markings including “eagles”, “swastikas”, and Nazi Waffenamts. The front sight functions but should be modified to make the rifle period correct. The magazine also needs parts. Once these issues are remedied this K98 should be a blast at the range.