Sauer & Sohn Model K98k Mauser 8mm WWII Nazi Bolt Action Rifle MFD 1938 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1125
LSB#: 210419FW60
Make: Sauer & Sohn
Model: K98k
Serial Number: 1915c
Year of Manufacture: 1938
Caliber: 8mm Mauser (7.92x57mm)
Action Type: Bolt action Rifle with Internal Magazine
Markings: The top of the receiver is marked with “S/147” and the year of manufacture “1938”. The top of the chamber is marked “7.9”. The left side of the receiver is marked with an eagle, “1915 / c” and “Mod.98”. The left of the barrel is marked with an eagle and “1915 / c”. The right side of the receiver is marked with three eagles eagle over “359” and two eagles over “214”. On the bottom of the barrel there is “TG KNOX TN 98K 8MM GERMANY” import mark. The nose cap on the left side has “4790”. The front of the nosecap has an eagle over faded numbers and “04”. On the magazine floor plate there are three eagles, two above “214” one above one over “WaA 655”. Under the rear sight there is a number “7047”. On the right of the rear sight base there are three eagles over “359”. The left of the stock is marked “1915”. The underside of the bolt handle is marked with two eagles over “63”. The bottom of the firing pin lug is marked “N X”. The bolt body and underside of the rear sight are both lightly electro penciled “1915”. The top of the bolt release has a faded eagle and is marked “02”. The front of the extractor is marked “22” and the extractor collar is marked with an eagle over “63”. There are a few more small faded markings.
Barrel Length: Approximately 23 ¾ Inches
Sights / Optics: The front sight is an inverted “V” blade dovetailed into a ramped base on the barrel. The rear sight is a “V” notched sliding escalator assembly marked from 1-20.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The smooth laminate wood stock has a pistol grip, metal nose cap, hole for the included cleaning rod, barrel band with sling bar, scallop for the bolt handle, through bolt, slingwell, sling pass through, domed washer and a metal buttplate. The stock has been refurbished. There is a repaired crack on the top of the handguard. There is a crack on the top of the wrist at the tang. There are some scattered light scuffs, little compressions, and a few little dings, some of the most noticeable are on the left side and on the belly of the buttstock. The LOP measures 13 inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The refinished plate has some scattered little marks through the finish, some oxidation, and some erosin under the finish. The plate has a little bit of play. The plate rates in about Very Good condition. The stock rates in about Fine overall condition.
Type of Finish: Black
Finish Originality: Refinished
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright. The rifling is deep and sharp. There are some scattered patches of light erosion, some of the most noticeable are towards the muzzle.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 93% of its metal finish. The metal shows some scattered frost and some little spots of faint surface oxidation. There are a few scuffs and marks through the finish, some of the most noticeable are on the barrel and on the rear sight base. There are some light scuffs and rubs. There are some spots where the black finish has been lost, most noticeable on the bolt handle. There are some nicks and dings under the finish, most noticeable on the trigger guard. There is thinning on the edges. The screws show use with serviceable slots, the front locking screw for the bottom metal is missing. The main markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good Plus condition.
Mechanics: The action functions properly. 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: This rifle comes with a J.J. Schlayer leather sling. The sling is marked eagle over “WaA179” and “nka / 43”. The sling has some scattered scuffs, light scrapes, and a few creases, in about Very Good condition.
Our Assessment: This German Mauser K98k was made by Sauer & Sohn back in 1938 and likely saw use during WWII. It has seen use and has since been refinished and the stock has been refurbished. It has a great bore with deep sharp rifling and only a few spots of minor erosion and can certainly still do work at the range. This one comes with a nice sling and will be a nice addition to your arsenal, no military collection is complete without a K98k. Please see our photos and good luck!