German K98 Mauser Oberndorf 8mm Nazi Bolt Action Rifle MFD 1938 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1025
LSB#: 210915JA10
Make: Mauser Oberndorf. In 1938 “S/42” was the First of Two Nazi codes for Mauser Werke AG, Oberndorf a/N.
Model: K98
Serial Number: 2446E
Year of Manufacture: 1938
Caliber: 8mm Mauser (7.92x57mm)
Action Type: Bolt Action, Internal Magazine
Markings: The import mark on the barrel reads “C.A.I. ST. ALB. VT. / K98 GERMANY 8MM”. The top of the receiver is marked “S/42” and “1938”. The left side of the receiver & barrel shank are each marked with a Nazi “eagle / swastika” and the serial number. The left side of the receiver is also marked “Mod. 98”. The right side of the receiver is marked with an “eagle / WaA63” Waffenamt and 2 “eagle / swastika / 63” inspection stamps. The right side of the rear sight base is marked with 2 “eagle / WaA63” Waffenamts. The bolt assembly and other metal parts are marked with numbers that do not correlate to the serial number and/or “eagle” inspection stamps. The right side of the buttstock is marked with an “H” and with faded stampings. There are a few other small marks on the rifle.
Barrel Length: Approximately 23 ¾ Inches
Sights / Optics: The front sight is an inverted “V” post set atop a small ramped 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, nose cap with bayonet lug, hole for the missing cleaning rod, barrel band with sling bar, through bolt, slingwell, sling pass through, domed washer, and a metal buttplate. The buttplate and stock hardware show scratches and surface erosion. The top and bottom of the grip show filled & repaired cracks. The rear of the handguard shows a repaired crack. The wood shows several scrapes, scratches and compression marks. Many have damaged small portions of the surface wood. 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 as refurbished.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original to Rebuild
Bore Condition: The muzzle is grey and the grooves are dark. The rifling is deep. There is erosion throughout the bore; more prominent at the muzzle and in the grooves.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 25% of its metal finish. The metal shows scrapes, scratches, discoloration from oxidation, and light surface erosion. The barrel shows surface erosion. The bottom metal shows several small deep scratches. The screw heads show use and oxidation. The markings on the metal are deep. 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 German K98 was made at the Mauser Oberndorf factory in Germany back in 1938. The rifle has been rebuilt but still retains many of its original markings. The markings on the metal are deep and including several Nazi “eagle / swastika” stampings on the receiver. This Nazi K98 shows distress from its WWII use but that adds to its history. Good luck.