German K98 Mauser Oberndorf 8mm Mauser Nazi Bolt Action Rifle 1940 C&R
SOLD FOR: $2550
LSB#: 210907BW63
Make: Mauser Oberndorf. In 1940 “42” was the Nazi code for Mauser Werke AG, Oberndoef a/N.
Model: K98
Serial Number: 6319
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 faded “eagle” inspection stamp, 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 top of the bolt handle, rear of the bolt assembly (twice), bottom metal (twice), nosecap, barrel band, buttplate, bottom of the butt, and rear of the buttplate are each marked with the serial number. The nosecap, bottom metal (3 times), and the rear of the buttplate are each marked with Nazi “eagle / WaA655” Waffenamts. The bottom assembly (3 times) and several other meta parts are marked with numbers that correlate to the serial number and/or “eagle / 655” inspection stamp. The barrel band is marked with an “eagle / 53” inspection stamp. The right side of the butt is marked with a German Army “eagle / swastika / H” and with 2 Nazi “eagle / swastika / WaA655” Waffenamts. The bottom of the butt is marked with 2 Nazi “eagle / swastika / WaA655” Waffenamts. The bottom of the grip is marked with 2 Nazi “eagle / swastika / WaA655” Waffenamts. There are a few other small stampings on the rifle.
Barrel Length: Approximately 23 ¾ Inches
Sights / Optics: The front sight is an inverted “V” post set atop a small raised base. The rear sight is a “V” notched blade attached to a sliding escalator assembly marked from “1-20”.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The laminate stock has a pistol grip, scallop for the bolt handle, nosecap with bayonet lug, hole for the included cleaning rod, barrel band with sling bar, through bolt, sling well, sling pass through, domed washer, and a metal buttplate. The buttplate shows scrapes & an area of light surface erosion. The wood shows numerous scrapes, scratches & compression marks. Several have damaged small portions of surface wood. Many of these marks have been oiled over. The LOP measures 13 ? inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Very Good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Refinished
Bore Condition: The muzzle & grooves are grey. The rifling is deep. There is fouling and intermittent erosion in the grooves and at the muzzle. The fouling should clean up some.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 92% of its current metal finish, as refinished. Small scratches and oxidation show through the new finish. The top of the receiver and the magazine floor plate each have surface erosion showing through the new finish. The metal shows scrapes, small scratches, and light thinning. The thinned portions of the metal show discoloration from oxidation. The screw heads show use. Most of the markings are deep. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good Plus condition as refinished
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. 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: None
Our Assessment: This Nazi marked German Mauser K98 was made at Mauser Oberndorf back in 1940. It most likely saw service during the war but still has great markings on the metal & wood. The markings include lots of matching part numbers, eagles, swastikas, and Waffenamts. The metal has been refinished and the stock has been oiled so this K98 looks impressive for its age. The “eagle / 655” inspection stamps and the “eagle / WaA655” Waffenampts are the correct markings for a 1940 Mauser Oberndorf K98. For more specifics on the markings see page 234 of Richard D. Law’s book, Backbone of the Wehrmacht.