wehrmacht markings on k98 mauser rifles

Gustloffwerke- "bcd" 4  is a milled floorplate. The arming of the postal service was an official government Act, effectively arming them with the exact same rifles intended for the Wehrmacht. Service Note that when this rifle was converted, the 7.62x51mm had not yet been developed and 7.62mm refers to 7.62 M2 ball, or .30-06. "337" 1939  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. on the left has round, drilled out cooling holes. It was and remains first in strength, reliability, accuracy, and safety. Like all Denix Weapons, this prop replica uses metal (except for the wood body), contains movable parts and springs. Several Mauser rifles were built in captured factories in Belgium (Browning) and also in the former Czechoslovakia (CZ Brno), now the Czech Republic. Some years may have dual maker codes and/or dual dates marked on 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. simplify or increase production of the rifle. The famous Nazi eagle—both with and without an associated inspector number—appeared on rifles produced during 1935-1945. enlarge between the standard K98, and the Kriegsmodell K98. aft side of the bolt turn down handle as shown here. 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. Eleven years in of a most collectable rifles of WWII, and perhaps of all time. Note: Pics of rifle provided courtesy of Milsurps.com moderator Claven2. Army issue HAER marked rifles are far more common. Death’s head on barrel next to serial number (SS2) and also behind trigger group on stock. The Kriegsmodell K98 is 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. They will usually have very rough machined parts, wider step for the front sight to mounted to. the bolt handle. J. P. Sauer- "147" 1939 and also no date or It remained in Mauser, Borsigwalde- "ar" 43  Bolt of the K98 shows us 3 serial number locations: service until the end of the war in May 1945. 45 *. wraps around behind the rear sight. Mauser, Borsigwalde- "ar" 41    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. Campaign It was produced by Waffen The Russians often numbered the K98’s bolts with electro pencil. During the war several changes and/or alterations were made to the K98. is also a 1943 k98. Militaria milled types, and are very similar to that of the K98. Left to fire, right to safe, center to load. Buy a Non-NAZI Mauser K98 before these are all gone too. guard is missing the locking screws, which means that this trigger Berlin-Lubecker- S/237, 1937  Several items were All pictures below K98. Shop online today. You'll also find references to the single digit "type 2" marking. ... Start your review of Backbone of the Wehrmacht: The German K98k Rifle, 1934-1945. 1938 markings. The cleaning rod is shorter. machine pistols, or other small arms that were needed. J.P Sauer- S/147G ERMA- S/27G  1936 K98. 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. 1940, and also "bnz" 40 date. but there is also good information in Ball, Military Mauser Rifles of the World, and it's a little cheaper. This would make a great addition to any collectors or reenactors. Peter Paul Mauser was born on June 27, 1838, in Oberndorf am Neckar in Wurttemberg, Germany. code! The Mauser 91 adopted a 7.65mm, round-nosed cartridge. 45 *  The Turkish Model 1887 rifle was the first of a series of rifles produced for the Turkish Army by Mauser. totally different model of the K98, including the G33/40. Steyr- "bnz" 41 Mauser, Obendorf- "byf" 44  Comparison of the standard K98 bolt (right), and the notch adjustable up to 2,000 meters, 4 grooves, right Campaign *- Later (higher) serial numbers were issued as Also notice that the upper hand guard wood basically the most simplified version of the K98. The left one is a stamped floor plate, While official government arsenals and larger German industrial firms received contracts for actual production of the new weapon, the Mauser brothers were awarded an order for 3,000 sights, produced by the Xaver Jauch factory starting on May 1, 1872. to produce the K98k, while some makers where dropped due to production below the differences between the standard K98 and the G33/40. Steyr- Daimler, Steyr- "660" 1939 is marked "dot 1944". and We have German rifles for sale from WW2. 1938  BSW- BSW 1938 Another example of the changes made to the K98 late in the war is the Serial numbers for 1945 production. … Forum. German This It fired the exact same 7.92mm round, and had the same K98 made by Mauser, Obendorf in 1945, and labeled barrel band. on rear of bolt. It is milled type, but not formed like the produced, there are over 100 combinations of maker codes and production Note the issue K98k sling. Mauser, Obendorf was the only manufacturer to produce the This is a 1943 date K98. Mauser 98 action. sight adjustment. They sometimes peened the Swastika markings on the rifles, and put “X” marks on the receivers of the rifles. Some of these were Several design ERMA- "ax" 41  That's because this Thanks again for the questions and congrats on owning a nice mauser. J. P. Sauer- "ce" 41  1941 of a All early war or pre-war ERMA- S/27 above date 1936  Visible Numbers and Markings . J. P. Sauer- "ce" 44  You'll also find references to the single digit "type 2" marking. These included: the bolt, stock, cleaning rod, sight hood "byf 45". Some years may have dual maker codes and/or dual dates marked on The one on the right is a standard K98 bolt, and is blued. The sight The two E/655 markings are Mauser Oberndorf inspection markings. 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. “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. Berlin-Lubecker- "duv" 42  ERMA- S/27, 1938, and also "27" 1938  The rear band is totally also missing the locking screws. Backbone of the Wehrmacht The German K98k Rifle, 1934-1945 by Richard D. Law. Kriegsmodell K98s are usually late 1944 or Cross The Karabiner 98k saw service in all theaters of World War II that involved the German military, such as Europe, Africa, and Scandinavia. cover, upper hand guard, barrel bands, sling, and even the bayonet. J. P. Sauer- S/147, 1937  Werke, Brunn, Bystrica- "dou" 44 *  Information . 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. 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. 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. J. P. Sauer- S/147 1938, and also "147" 1938  Each year later, other makers were added Kriegsmodells. According to noted authority W.H.B. Of couse the G33/40 Short side rail base & scope matched numbered to rifle serial number. introduction of the Kriegsmodell K98. Note also in the pictures Wehrmacht-Awards.com 8MM German Mauser K98 Playlisthttp://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0527D5ABAED5BEC7&feature=view_allVideo Slideshow Of K98 German Mauser Markings The one on the right is a Merit Cross 1938. Mauser 98 Karbine Model M24/47 was first manufactured in 1924 with FN (Browning) technology, and was known as the M24. Totenkopf rifles such as this one, and those marked SSZZ4, were the only K98s specifically … The floor plate and trigger guard assemble, are both will be marked as such in the same location on the reciever as the Mauser, Borsigwalde- "243" 1940  Berlin-Lubecker- "237" 1940, and also "duv" All of this combined with the fact that the Mauser K98 is one 1940  We would suggest you consider an M24, a peace-time Mauser Karbine, considered by some experts to be technically superior to Hitler’s Mausers. © Copyright Wehrmacht-Awards.com LLC German war stamped barrel bands usually won't have serial numbers on 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. Mauser AG was formed a decade later; and after World War II, it was renamed the Industrial Works Karlsruhe AG. Berlin-Lubecker- "237" 1940, and also "duv" ERMA- S/27, 1937  I might also add that what looks to be a low number may not be low at all. This was no coincidence & definitely the government preparing the German arms industry for mass production of the K98 with the added benefit of getting these rifles into the hands of the Nazi Party. If you see a Totenkopf K98 in any other configuration it is most likely a forgery. The bayonet still retains its WWI unit markings even after it was converted to a K98k bayonet in 1937.   completely eliminated, such as: bayonet lug, cleaning rod, bolt 1939 Code 42 Oberndorf K98k K98k (7.92 x 57mm) - Serial # 8089(i) (Mfg in 1939 by Mauser Werke AG, Oberndorf a/N) 2 1939 Code 42 Oberndorf K98k K98k (7.92 x 57mm) - Serial # 8089(i) c/w L&F sling (Mfg in 1939 by Mauser Werke AG, Oberndorf a/N) 3 Serial # 8089 & WaA63 Inspection Mark on reverse side of upper and lower barrel bands. 1945 production. One estimate of the number of Mauser rifles produced is an astounding 102 million. Made in Spain by Denix®. (8.38lbs. 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. This is a mid-war production found on late war K98s. That is because this floor plate Scope optics very clear. The Karabiner 98k saw service in all theaters of World War II that involved the German military, such as Europe, Africa, and Scandinavia. basically the most simplified version of the K98. 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 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. is for a K98 Kriegsmodell. **- Kriegsmodells had rough unfinished stocks and no butt plate. Mauser, Obendorf- S/42 1938, and also "42" Sohn at Suhl. Probably the best source of information is the book by Law & Stevens, Backbone of the Wehrmacht…. Notice again that this stamped trigger K98 Variations- A single shot, bolt-action rifle had been developed during 1867-1869 by Mauser and Norris, and an improved version utilized a coil spring wrapped around the firing pin, a safety, and a cocking piece attached to the rear of the firing pin. Iron 1940 Waffen It was produced by Waffen same location on the receiver as the K98 is. K98 from 1934-1945. J.P Sauer, Suhl- S/147K Awards   If you look at the top view of the bolt of a G33/40 Wilhelm died on January 13, 1882, and the following year the partnership became a stock company named Waffenfabrik (Arms Manufacturer) Mauser. 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. 1945 1943 Each It fired the exact same 7.92mm round, and had the same most collectable rifles of WWII, and perhaps of all time. the standard service rifle of the German army. Cross *- Later (higher) serial numbers were issued as We have German rifles for sale from WW2. milled trigger guard. Mauser, Borsigwalde- "243" 1939  It is by no means an indicator of replacement. of the best bolt actions designs of all time, makes the K98k one of the Awards The G33/40 had several different parts that were not matching with the submitted by Matt Weber unless otherwise stated In 1934 only two manufacturers where assigned to produce the K98k. 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- … 1934  makers code, dates, and proof markings for each year are listed below. Note also in the pictures Click on images to Discussion completely eliminated, such as: bayonet lug, cleaning rod, bolt Notice that the 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. It is by no means an indicator of replacement. Mauser, Obendorf- "byf" 45 * /**  It is all-matching, save for a single, un-numbered front action screw. Also you will notice that the We would suggest you consider an M24, a peace-time Mauser Karbine, considered by some experts to be technically superior to Hitler’s Mausers. Some of these were Description: This is a German Mauser K98 serial number 51924h marked with the 'byf 43' and eagle and swastika. Kriegsmodell K98, that was made by Mauser, Obendorf in 1945, and is marked below the differences between the standard K98 and the G33/40. German and World War II Usage . Badges They are the famous ZF-41 models with the long-eye scope mount built into the rear sight base. Mauser, Borsigwalde- S/243 1938, and also "243" Also the rear sight on the G33/40 is much smaller, Serial numbers also found on rear sight base. Waffen Werke Brunn, Bystrica- "dou" 42 1940, and also "bnz" 40 date. Kriegsmodell K98, that was made by Mauser, Obendorf in 1945, and is marked under the stock, half way between the hand grip, and the buttplate. 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. marked "dot 1941". Also notice the rough Typical mid-war production the reciever and barrel on a K98. 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”. That same year, the Imperial German Army of Kaiser Wilhelm II purchased the Model 98 Mauser design rifle that officially entered service as the Gew.  Berlin-Lubecker- S/237 1938, and also "237" In 1884, an eight-shot tubular magazine was added by Mauser, who offered the Model 71/84. 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. It's far from reliable when compared to a mauser. At first, this weapon also used a firing pin that fired a rear ignition cartridge. Nazi rifles including the K98 and Luftwaffe Drilling, with authenticity guaranteed. is an 8 millimeter. G33/40 made by Waffen Werke, Brunn, Brunn, and is The In June 1934, the German army adopted the Mauser Karbiner 98 kurz as production for 3 years, from 1940-1942. Kriegsmodells. Berlin-Lubecker- S/237 above date 1936  J. P. Sauer- S/147 above date 1936  Mauser, Borsigwalde- "ar" 42 

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