WWII German K98 ERMA ax41 ax-41 8mm Mauser Nazi Bolt Action Rifle ,1941 C&R
SOLD FOR: $2125
LSB#: 211001TP01
Make: Feinmechanische Werke Erfurt (ERMA), Germany. In 1941 “ax” was the Nazi code for Feinmechanische Werke Erfurt (ERMA).
Model: K98
Serial Number: 7121e
Year of Manufacture: 1941
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 “ax / 41”. 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 2 “eagle / 280” inspection stamps and an “eagle / 359” inspection stamp. 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 “7,92” and the right side is marked “34”. The underside of the rear sight, rear sight base, nosecap, barrel band, rear of the bolt assembly (twice), and the bottom metal (twice) are each marked with the serial number (no letter suffix). The right side of the rear sight (twice), the rear sight base, and the bottom metal (twice) are marked with “eagle / 280” inspection stamps. The bolt handle and a few other small parts are marked with numbers that do not correlate to the serial number and/or “eagle” inspection stamps.
Barrel Length: Approximately 23 ¾ Inches
Sights / Optics: The front sight is an inverted “V” post set atop a 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 laminate stock has a pistol grip, scallop for the bolt handle, nosecap, 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 scratches and surface erosion. The stock hardwares shows scrapes, scratches and discoloration. The wood shows several scuffs, scrapes, and scratches. A few have damaged small portions of surface wood or scuffed the semi gloss finish. The LOP measures 13 ? inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Very Good Plus overall condition as refinished.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original to Rebuild
Bore Condition: The muzzle & grooves are light gray. The rifling is deep. There is erosion in the grooves and at the muzzle.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 80% its metal finish. The metal shows scrapes, scratches, and areas of thinning. The thinning portions of the metal show discoloration from oxidation. There is some excess wood finish on the metal. The screw heads show use. The rear capture screw has lost ½ of its surface head and will be difficult to remove. The markings are well defined. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good condition.
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 Feinmechanische Werke Erfurt (ERMA) back in 1941. It has been rebuilt but still has lots of matching numbers on the metal parts. It most likely saw service during WWII and still has Nazi markings including “eagle /swastika” stampings on the receiver & barrel shank. This K98 looks good but can still put plenty of 8mm downrange. Good luck.