Two Digit Mauser Werke K98 8mm Nazi WWII Military Bolt Rifle 1938 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1776
LSB#: 210506KO01
Make: Mauser Oberndorf. In 1938 “42” was the Nazi code for Mauser Werke AG, Oberndoef a/N.
Model: K98
Serial Number: 39m
Year of Manufacture: 1938
Caliber: 8mm Mauser (7.92x57mm)
Action Type: Bolt Action, Internal Magazine
Markings: There is no visible import mark. The bolt is marked with numbers that do not match the serial number. The top of the receiver is marked “42 / 1938”. The left side of the receiver is marked with a Nazi “eagle / swastika”, ”39 / m”, “X” and “Mod. 98”. The right side of the receiver is marked with three “eagle / 63” inspection stamps. The left side of the barrel shank is marked “39 / m” and has “eagle / swastika”. The top of the chamber is marked “7,9”. The floorplate, floorplate tang, and front floorplate screw are marked “39”. The top of the rear sight base is marked “39”, “eagle / 63” and with a faded waffenamt, the bottom of the slider is marked “39” and “eagle / 63”. The back of the slider is marked “39”. The underside of the rear sight is marked “eagle / 63” twice and “39”. The left of the barrel band is marked “39” and the right is marked “eagle / WaA63”. The left of the nosecap is marked “39” and the right is marked “eagle / WaA63”. The front of the bayonet lug is marked “39” and the right is marked “eagle / WaA63”. The top of the front sight is marked “39”. The top of the bolt release, side of the bolt release, and its screw are marked “eagle / 63” and the top is also marked “39”. The magazine follower is marked with an eagle over faded numbers and “39”. The front floorplate screw and its locking screw are both marked “eagle / 63”. The floorplate tang is marked with two “WaA63” waffenamts. The right side of the barrel is marked with two “WaA63” waffenamts. The sides of the stock washer are marked with two “WaA63” waffenamts. The left of the buttstock is stamped with two “WaA63” waffenamts and so is the bottom of the pistol grip. The belly is stamped “39 / m” and “P”. The buttpalte is marked “39 / m” and “eagle / 63”
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 sight escalator assembly marked from “1-20”.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The 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 wood shows several scrapes, scratches, and compression marks, some have removed portions of surface wood, most noticeable at the heel and toe. There is a crack on the top of the handguard at the front and another crack on the right side of the buttstock at the rear. The LOP measures 13 inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate is bright and has scattered little nicks and a few spots of discoloration from previous oxidation. The toe is proud to the stock. The stock rates in about Very Good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright and the rifling is deep and sharp. There is light erosion in the bore.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 85% of its metal finish. There are some light scuffs and spots of thinning on the metal. There are some spots of oxidation, most noticeable on the rear of the bolt, right of the barrel at the front, and on the nosecap. The front sight base has some scrapes into the edges on the bottom of the barrel. The bottom metal has some scattered finish loss, dings, and discoloration from oxidation. There is thinning on the edges. The screws show use. The markings 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 Nazi marked German Mauser K98 was made at Mauser Werke back in 1938. It likely saw use in WWII and has honest wear for a military rifle of its age and has a good bore. This one has a two digit serial number and has lots of matching parts, the bolt does not match but this would still be a great addition to any WWII collection. This K98 looks good and can still put plenty of 8mm downrange. Please see our photos and good luck!