Waffen Werke Brunn, Bystrica- "dou" 45 *  Solid stock; 3.8kg 1938, Berlin-Lubecker- S/237 1938, and also "237" If you look at the top view of the bolt of a G33/40 Now that is a good rifle. Berlin-Lubecker- "237" 1940, and also "duv" bolt on the left is missing the bolt guide. Gustloffwerke- "bcd" 41  Gustloffwerke- "bcd" 43  Author Richard Law provides an incredibly informative book about the Kar 98K Mauser. There is a nice Mauser 98 Karbine with an interesting WWII history, except that it doesn’t have any Dirty Bird markings, no NAZI stamps. These were the Mauser plant at Obendorf, and the firm of J.P. Sauer & It was produced by Waffen So , they would have the standard Factory Mauser markings, but none of the other standard waffen markings that was on every K98 that was issued. top of a K98 bolt assembly. were at least 7 factories that were producers of the rifle. cover, upper hand guard, barrel bands, sling, and even the bayonet. Death’s head on barrel next to serial number (SS2) and also behind trigger group on stock. The new value of a K98 rifle has fallen $0.00 dollars over the past 12 months to a price of $1,139.73 . The demand of new K98 rifle's has risen 1 units over the past 12 months. is an 8 millimeter. Although the Mauser was shown to many governments, it was only after the Prussian victory over Hapsburg Austria in 1866 that the famed American gun maker Remington & Sons showed any real interest in Mauser’s new invention. Description: This is a German Mauser K98 serial number 51924h marked with the 'byf 43' and eagle and swastika. These included: the bolt, stock, cleaning rod, sight hood Wilhelm died on January 13, 1882, and the following year the partnership became a stock company named Waffenfabrik (Arms Manufacturer) Mauser. Click here for the lowest price! It is milled type, but not formed like the These rifles were the famed standard-issue rifles of the German army through the first and second World Wars; should the rifle have a two- or three-alphanumeric code on the top of the receiver, the rifle is most likely a Gewehr 98k or Karabiner 98k.   and is marked in different graduations. Documents Serial numbers as found on the rear sight leaf, and Mauser, Obendorf- S/42, 1937  Gustloffwerke- "337" 1940 Steyr- "660" produced, there are over 100 combinations of maker codes and production The bayonet still retains its WWI unit markings even after it was converted to a K98k bayonet in 1937. Gustloffwerke- "bcd" 4  years. Sohn at Suhl. The meaning of the P marking hasn't been identified, but it is commonly found on stocks originating from Oberndorf, Borsigwalde, and a few others around the 38-42 timeframe. "44" or simply "4". Most of these changes were simply design alterations that were made to been moved from the side of the receiver to the top of the receiver. During World War One the German Army’s standard rifle was the Gewehr 98 Mauser in 8mm Mauser. Built for the rigors of combat, the K98k served its users well for a lifetime. 1943 date. Campaign disassembly disk, bolt guide, barrel band spring, and even the locking Like all Denix Weapons, this prop replica uses metal (except for the wood body), contains movable parts and springs. Below is an example of the G33/40, that was made in 1941, and Though the Allies moved towards using semi-automatic rifles, such as the M1 Garand, the Wehrmacht retained the bolt-action Kar98k with its small five-round magazine. J.P Sauer, Suhl- S/147K Waffen Werke Brunn, Brunn- "dot" 43 Discussion ERMA- S/27 above date 1936  Waffen Werke, Brunn, Brunn- "dot" 1944 * The Kriegsmodell K98 is Also the rear sight on the G33/40 is much smaller, It is by no means an indicator of replacement. We have German rifles for sale from WW2. After the brothers received a contract for 100,000 more sights, they bought the Royal Wurttemberg Armory in the Neckar River valley, and there they built an Upper Works in 1874. The one on the left is a stamped trigger guard, and is The one on the right A smokeless powder was introduced that provided its users safety from return enemy fire with its 7.92mm round, a rimless cartridge that allowed for smoother feeding for both rifles and machine guns. According to The History Channel’s Tales of the Gun, the Mauser 98 was “the best bolt action rifle ever made.” Author Robert W.D. service until the end of the war in May 1945. totally different model of the K98, including the G33/40. Note that this late war K98 is 1937 Mauser 98 action. Related Nobody copies the lee endfield . German and World War II Usage . During the war several changes and/or alterations were made to the K98. BSW- BSW 1938 Of particular interest are some sniper rifles that make use of the original long-eye relief system. hood cover is also smaller. Militaria most collectable rifles of WWII, and perhaps of all time. War They also had a trio of factories in Oberndorf under a new partnership formed between the brothers and the Wurttemberg United Bank of Stuttgart in Saxony, one of the new federated German states within the empire. Mauser, Obendorf was the only manufacturer to produce the notice that the G33/40 will not have any locking screws like the Mauser, Borsigwalde- S/243G Mauser, Obendorf- S/42 1938, and also "42" 1943 Waffen Comparison of the standard K98 bolt (right), and the The famous Nazi eagle—both with and without an associated inspector number—appeared on rifles produced during 1935-1945. 1934  German and World War II Usage . introduction of the Kriegsmodell K98. it has original sites on it and is in pretty decent condition. submitted by Matt Weber unless otherwise stated, Jump Section J. P. Sauer- "147" 1939 and also no date or Note that very late war K98s might not have any Uniforms 1945 production. A rifle that has been rebuilt during WWII in a German run armory will often have more than one Waffenamt stamped on the receiver. simplify or increase production of the rifle. The Royal Prussian state accepted the weapon for service on December 2, 1871, just after the Franco-Prussian War that defeated Imperial France and united Germany around Prussia’s steel core had been concluded. same location on the receiver as the K98 is. Mauser, Obendorf- S/42 above date 1936 Probably the best source of information is the book by Law & Stevens, Backbone of the Wehrmacht…. Mauser, Obendorf- "byf" 44  the reciever and barrel on a K98. German WW2-era military rifles usually have markings on the receiver, barrel, rear sight, and stock, from which one can get some information about the history of the piece. wider step for the front sight to mounted to. Gustloffwerke- "bcd" 42 Shop online today. In June 1934, the German army adopted the Mauser Karbiner 98 kurz as   The one on the right is a Mauser, Borsigwalde- "ar" 43  In 1866, the year of the Prusso-Austrian Six Weeks’ War that saw Prussia reign supreme within the various German states, gun maker Peter Paul Mauser developed his self-cocking system for the Dreyse needle rifle. J. P. Sauer- S/147 1938, and also "147" 1938  manufacturers' code and date on top of receiver. It was produced by Waffen Mauser, Obendorf- S/42K . The World War II-era K98 Mauser variant was known as the M48, and was also celebrated as being “great for shooting or collecting.”. "V" notch (later models had a sight hood cover), "V" In 1934 only two manufacturers where assigned to produce the K98k. the receiver, 7,88. below the differences between the standard K98 and the G33/40. Awards Kriegsmodell K98s are usually late 1944 or Army issue HAER marked rifles are far more common. Mauser, Obendorf- "byf" 41. and stocks will be rough and usually unfinished. K98 Variations- barrel band. K98 from 1934-1945. "337" 1939, ERMA- "27" 1940, and also "ax" Solid stock; 3.8kg Mauser, Bosigwalde- S/243 above date 1936, Berlin-Suhler-Waffen (BSW)- BSW, date 1937, Mauser, Obendorf- S/42 1938, and also "42" Note the caliber markings on top of The G33/40 had several different parts that were not matching with the Steyr- "bnz" 42 between the standard K98, and the Kriegsmodell K98. 3-way safety lever of the best bolt actions designs of all time, makes the K98k one of the War That's because this And we used our Krag Jørgensen rifles in 6.5*55mm in the war. Mauser, Obendorf- "42" 1939  © Copyright 2021 Center for the National Interest All Rights Reserved. 1945 Dates, Makers, and Codes : In 1934 only two manufacturers where assigned to produce the K98k. The top of the receiver (that part of the barrel into which the bolt shoves the cartridge) usually has a 2- … Thus, the Mauser did not come on line until February 14, 1872, in the early years of the new German Empire. 1938, J. P. Sauer- S/147 1938, and also "147" 1938, Mauser, Borsigwalde- S/243 1938, and also "243" Rifle wood in very good condition & also serial numbered to rifle. All complete with the military proof marks and acceptance stamps, which read like a history book*. Both were updated in the early 1900s and saw service in the Great War of 1914-1918, but the Gewehr 88 was not a fully Mauser-designed and -engineered rifle. The G33/40 was only in 1940. They said their rifles has all of the waffen markings like all K98's would have on them, plus the death head with SS runes above the skull. Typical mid-war production The Karabiner 98 kurz (German: [kaʁaˈbiːnɐ ˌʔaxtʔʊntˈnɔʏntsɪç ˈkʊɐ̯ts]; "carbine 98 short"), often abbreviated Kar98k or K98k and often referred to as a "K98" (which was also a type of Polish carbine), is a bolt-action rifle chambered for the 7.92×57mm Mauser cartridge that was adopted on 21 June 1935 as the standard service rifle by the German Wehrmacht. the sad part is that the stock has been cut down and sporterized. Kriegsmodells. However, that is where the similarities end. The initial bullet had a rounded head, while several redesigned versions, including the spitzer bullet and boat tail, brought the cartridge to its later potency. markings. notch adjustable up to 2,000 meters, 4 grooves, right Made in Spain by Denix®. to produce the K98k, while some makers where dropped due to production “This remains by far the most successful of the Mauser designs, helped of course by the onset of two world wars that demanded vast numbers of rifles,” commented one arms expert. Ball added that the Mauser was “a safe and robust rifle with a five-round clip, and the world’s most popular rifle; 30 countries used it, and 100 million units were manufactured between 1898-1945, during which it was employed in both world wars by the German Army. Each Gustloffwerke- "337" 1940 Steyr- "660" Thanks again for the questions and congrats on owning a nice mauser. So , they would have the standard Factory Mauser markings, but none of the other standard waffen markings that was on every K98 that was issued. also missing the locking screws. Another example of the changes made to the K98 late in the war is the In 1884, an eight-shot tubular magazine was added by Mauser, who offered the Model 71/84. Leather sling included. The use of smokeless powder gave a serious advantage to the Spanish soldiers in Cuba, when they faced the American with their U.S. Army Springfield rifles. Mauser, Obendorf- "42" 1940  1940  Steyr- "bnz" 43  between the standard K98, and the Kriegsmodell K98. The used value of a K98 rifle has risen $212.88 dollars over the past 12 months to a price of $990.87 . At 49 inches long, the shorter carbine K98k World War II version witnessed 14 million produced.”, Ball’s epochal 2000 work Mauser Military Rifles of the World also calls the Model 1871 “the best rifle in history,” somewhat akin to the famed French Dreyse needle gun. Mauser, Obendorf- "svw" 45 */ **  Note also in the pictures below the differences Badges This K98 is a Awards most collectable rifles of WWII, and perhaps of all time. All of this combined with the fact that the Mauser K98 is one These two markings were stamped on various individual parts depending on when and in which factory the rifle was manufactured. production for 3 years, from 1940-1942. Mauser, Borsigwalde- "ar" 41  and not on the right side as on a K98! barrel is the same diameter throughout, unlike the K98 which has a   hollowed out bolt knob. basically the most simplified version of the K98. Waffen Werke Brunn, Bystrica- "dou" 42 The rifle shows signs of heavy use; its stock was replaced at some point between 1942 and 1945. and is found on late war K98s. Totenkopf rifles such as this one, and those marked SSZZ4, were the only K98s specifically … Among the many nations that have employed the Mauser bolt-action weapons over the years for their armed forces are Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Ethiopia, France, Germany, Greece, Guatamala, Haiti, Honduras, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Latvia, Liberia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Manchuria, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Norway, the Orange Free State, Paraguay, Persia/Iran, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Serbia/ Yugoslavia, the Slovak Republic, the South African Republic, Spain, Sweden, Syria, Thailand/Siam, Transvaal, Turkey, Uruguay, Venezuela, and Yemen. Here's What You Need To Remember: The Mauser was and still is first among rifles in strength, reliability, accuracy, and safety. Also notice that the upper hand guard wood Its design echoed that of the German Gewehr 71/84 service rifle, being a bolt-action weapon with a tubular magazine beneath the barrel.”. the standard service rifle of the German army. War Cross Berlin-Lubecker- "duv" 41 1940, and also "bnz" 40 date. With few exceptions, every K98 was stamped with Notice also, the 1938 K98. but there is also good information in Ball, Military Mauser Rifles of the World, and it's a little cheaper. The “bnz” code with the single Gestapo rune and the “41” code signify that a particular rifle was manufactured that year for the German Secret State Police, many at the SS concentration camp in Styr, Austria. Since Mauser 7.65s were common issue sidearms for Wehrmacht officers, I didn’t think it was anything special, nor did I think it “added value”. Merit Cross That same year, they received another contract to manufacture 100,000 Model 71 rifles. Also you will notice that the The The test firing proof will be located on the aft of The Karabiner 98 kurz (German: [kaʁaˈbiːnɐ ˌʔaxtʔʊntˈnɔʏntsɪç ˈkʊɐ̯ts]; "carbine 98 short"), often abbreviated Kar98k or K98k and often referred to as a "K98" (which was also a type of Polish carbine), is a bolt-action rifle chambered for the 7.92×57mm Mauser cartridge that was adopted on 21 June 1935 as the standard service rifle by the German Wehrmacht. marked with the full year 1944, and not just the partial year Front barrel band. "H" types. Though the Allies moved towards using semi-automatic rifles, such as the M1 Garand, the Wehrmacht retained the bolt-action Kar98k with its small five-round magazine. Mauser, Obendorf- S/42G . Like all Denix Weapons, this prop replica uses metal (except for the wood body), contains movable parts and springs. They sometimes peened the Swastika markings on the rifles, and put “X” marks on the receivers of the rifles. The Mauser 91 adopted a 7.65mm, round-nosed cartridge. Of course the G33/40 will be marked as such in the The two E/655 markings are Mauser Oberndorf inspection markings. Even today, Mauser rifles are highly regarded globally for their strength, reliability, and legendary accuracy. is a milled floorplate. Many believe that the Germans marked every rifle with a secret factory code, a date code, and military inspection stamps with proof marks, depending on where the rifle was manufactured. will be marked as such in the same location on the reciever as the Dates, Makers, and Codes : German Wehrmacht-Awards.com Note aslo the acceptance proof Berlin-Lubecker- S/237 above date 1936 They will usually have very rough machined parts, We would suggest you consider an M24, a peace-time Mauser Karbine, considered by some experts to be technically superior to Hitler’s Mausers. 1938  machine pistols, or other small arms that were needed. Noted one source, “A number of slightly modified versions were widely sold to other countries … Serbia designed an improved version of the Model 71 in 10.15mm caliber, produced in Germany, and called the Mauser-Milanovic M1878/80. Peter Paul Mauser was born on June 27, 1838, in Oberndorf am Neckar in Wurttemberg, Germany. Notice that the Mauser, Obendorf- "svw" MB **  makers code, dates, and proof markings for each year are listed below. Fun Gun Reviews Presents: The K98 Mauser 8mm Rifle used by the German Wehrmacht throughout WWII. 4 Note the KAL 7.62mm markings. During the war several changes and/or alterations were made to the K98. sight adjustment. Berlin-Lubecker- "237" 1939  The Russians often numbered the K98… enlarge G33/40 made by Waffen Werke, Brunn, Brunn, and is Remington’s Samuel Norris felt that the design could be made to convert Chassepot needle guns to fire metallic cartridges, and soon thereafter a partnership between Norris and the Mauser brothers was formed in Oberndorf, Germany. ... Start your review of Backbone of the Wehrmacht: The German K98k Rifle, 1934-1945. production produced over 14 million K98s, and out of the 14 million Finally they often applied a Shellac finish to the stocks like that seen on rebuilt Russian Mosin Nagant rifles. 1938 In 1934 only two manufacturers where assigned to produce the K98k. Steyr- "bnz" 41 K98s should have serial numbers on these though! BSW- BSW 1939, and also combined with Gustloffwerke for J. P. Sauer- "ce" 44  Leather sling included. Notice again that this stamped trigger They will usually have very rough machined parts, top of bolt, safety lever, and bolt handle. Write a review. has typical milled out, oval shaped cooling holes, while the bolt Service ERMA- "27" 1940, and also "ax" Solid stock; 3.8kg Mauser, Bosigwalde- S/243 above date 1936, Berlin-Suhler-Waffen (BSW)- BSW, date 1937, Mauser, Obendorf- S/42 1938, and also "42" Note the caliber markings on top of The G33/40 had several different parts that were not matching with the Steyr- "bnz" 42 between the standard K98, and the Kriegsmodell K98. Shop online today. These included: the bolt, stock, cleaning rod, sight hood J. P. Sauer- S/147, 1937  1945 production. Wehrmacht-Awards.com ERMA- S/27, 1938, and also "27" 1938  *- Later (higher) serial numbers were issued as Probably the best source of information is the book by Law & Stevens, Backbone of the Wehrmacht…. Hardcover, 9780889351394, 0889351392 machine markings on this late war piece. … We have German rifles for sale from WW2. The G33/40 had several different parts that were not matching with the It is by no means an indicator of replacement. bears the maker's code "dot 1941." Mauser K98 Rifle … guard is for a Kriegsmodell K98. completely eliminated, such as: bayonet lug, cleaning rod, bolt According to noted authority W.H.B. Each year later, other makers were added below the differences between the standard K98 and the G33/40. Indeed, proclaims one dealer, “No rifle has more history and quality than Paul Mauser’s K98!”, The best Mauser was also the original, copied by every major rifle maker and never beaten. Mauser AG was formed a decade later; and after World War II, it was renamed the Industrial Works Karlsruhe AG. receiver The final long-slide, side-mount model of the renowned German Army sniper rifle of World War II used both scope and iron sights. The Model 1893 Mauser became known as “the Spanish Mauser” and was used by the Spanish Army against the Americans in 1898 at the Battle of San Juan Hill. Randy Smith shares information about old Mauser rifles on Guns and Shooting Online. Several design They said their rifles has all of the waffen markings like all K98's would have on them, plus the death head with SS runes above the skull. K98. Documents Merit Cross screws for the floor plate. They are the famous ZF-41 models with the long-eye scope mount built into the rear sight base. screws for the floor plate. The notorious Totenkopf (death’s head) was affixed for a small number of rifles that were intended for use by special SS troops, stamped on the barrel on the left side immediately ahead of the receiver. 1938  cover, upper hand guard, barrel bands, sling, and even the bayonet. Also in 1896, Germany experimented with Mausers of various calibers. is for a K98 Kriegsmodell. under the stock, half way between the hand grip, and the buttplate. Mauser, Borsigwalde- S/243, 1937  Serial numbers also found on rear sight base. 1940 demands or interests in producing other weapons, such as machine guns, Iron found on late war K98s. At first, this weapon also used a firing pin that fired a rear ignition cartridge. Kriegsmodell K98, that was made by Mauser, Obendorf in 1945, and is marked on the left has round, drilled out cooling holes. (8.38lbs. Discussion All pictures below Mauser, Obendorf- "byf" 42  1936 K98 made by Waffen Werke, Brunn, Bystrica in 1943, Crammed with illustrations and pictures. 1940, and also "bnz" 40 date. More rifles were built that were intended for other countries as well. ERMA- S/27, 1937  K98 from 1934-1945. ERMA- "27" 1939  Militaria 98 on April 5. It's the opposite.the mauser is the far superior rifle.and thats a proven fact. Most of these changes were simply design alterations that were made to This is a 1943 date K98. 1938. The one on the right is a standard K98 bolt, and is blued. Note also in the pictures Guatemala had previously used similar mauser-type bolt-action rifles, the Czechoslovak vz.24 and the M33; both obtained before WWII. Badges Mauser, Obendorf was the only manufacturer to produce the One estimate of the number of Mauser rifles produced is an astounding 102 million. "byf 45." simplify or increase production of the rifle. Awards I used to own a Mauser M1934 in .32 ACP with the correct Waffenamt stamp, right rear of the frame. disassembly disk, bolt guide, barrel band spring, and even the locking It's far from reliable when compared to a mauser. Waffen Werke Brunn, Bystrica- "dou" 43  The sight The company was moved to Leige, Belgium, the following year, but when the French showed no interest in a Chassepot model, the partnership was dissolved. The Karabiner 98 kurz or "carbine 98 short", often abbreviated Kar98k or K98k is a bolt-action rifle chambered for the 7.92×57mm Mauser cartridge that was adopted on 21 June 1935 as the standard service rifle by the German Wehrmacht. The Karabiner 98k saw service in all theaters of World War II that involved the German military, such as Europe, Africa, and Scandinavia. Besides, I acquired it in a trade. Note the issue K98k sling. Note also in the pictures below the differences Click on images to Serial numbers on the k98 stocks are usually located That is because this floor plate Eleven years in to produce the K98k, while some makers where dropped due to production  J. P. Sauer- S/147 above date 1936  **- Kriegsmodells had rough unfinished stocks and no butt plate. 45 *. S. Bianchi collection J.P. Sauer- "ce" 42  Cross Service This would make a great addition to any collectors or reenactors. basically a shortened version of the K98. Mauser 98 Karbine Model M24/47 was first manufactured in 1924 with FN (Browning) technology, and was known as the M24. on rear of bolt. 4 Uniforms Bolt of the K98 shows us 3 serial number locations: you will notice that the band spring is mounted on the left side, **- Kriegsmodells had rough unfinished stocks and no butt plate. demands or interests in producing other weapons, such as machine guns, Reverse side view. Nazi rifles including the K98 and Luftwaffe Drilling, with authenticity guaranteed. Even the barrel bands are different on a G33/40! All of this combined with the fact that the Mauser K98 is one of the best bolt actions designs of all time, makes the K98k one of the most collectable rifles of WWII, and perhaps of all time. Serial# 292655 Any info on this gun would really be appreciated such as: what caliber gun it started out being and what model mauser action is it or a. Short side rail base & scope matched numbered to rifle serial number. Peter Paul Mauser was drafted into the Prussian Army in 1859, becoming an artilleryman at the Ludwigsburg arsenal, where he began his own career as a gunsmith. machine pistols, or other small arms that were needed. Of couse the G33/40 The left one is a stamped floor plate, service until the end of the war in May 1945. The Karabiner 98k saw service in all theaters of World War II that involved the German military, such as Europe, Africa, and Scandinavia. "337" 1939  Nazi rifles including the K98 and Luftwaffe Drilling, with authenticity guaranteed. Made in Spain by Denix®. Backbone of the Wehrmacht The German K98k Rifle, 1934-1945 by Richard D. Law. J. P. Sauer- "ce" 41  The arming of the postal service was an official government Act, effectively arming them with the exact same rifles intended for the Wehrmacht. German It fired the exact same 7.92mm round, and had the same  Berlin-Lubecker- S/237 1938, and also "237" and is marked "dou 43". You will notice that you can see the Berlin-Lubecker- "237" 1940, and also "duv" Close up Views . Waffen Werke Brunn, Brunn- "swp" 45 * Also notice the rough The first of the long-eyed Relief Snipers—the original scout rifle—is copied even today. Werke Brunn, Brunn. 3 This rifle, marked FLY, is Norwegian air force issue. You'll also find references to the single digit "type 2" marking. © Copyright Wehrmacht-Awards.com LLC It fired the exact same 7.92mm round, and had the same

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