1939 K98k "243" Mauser Werke

[Suber]

I dont think that it is that common on Russian capture 98ks. I have one that has a mismatched bolt and the only giveaway usually that it is a Russian capture is the serial number stamped on the rear stock, the crossed swords stamp, and the electro penciling that they are so fond of. Mine has NO russian markings ANYWHERE, or any import stamp. I am sure there are outfits like Interarms of Alexandria that get them and stamp them with their import marks, but I dont think that it is a requirement.

[vaughn99]

stock WaA26 look HELPED/Enhanced.


later
vaughn

[phild]

Interesting... It obviously went through a Russian arsenal after the war (hence the "X"), so to not have an import stamp is odd. I do have a M1944 Mosin that likewise doesn't have an import mark. Maybe a couple slip through the system here and there?

I'm sure someone on this forum will have better info.

There were "X" marked Russian capture 98ks brought back from Vietnam in the 60s and early 70s. They would bring more than double the price back then over a matched straight German 98k. Boy have times changed. These genuine "bring backs" were of course not import marked and neither were the real imports back then, other than a few might be found with tiny thin "8mm" or whatever cal. stamped on them...usually barely getting into the blue it would seem!

For many collectors about 35-40 years ago to have a German 98k that was captured and marked by the Russians (even better if it was re-worked by them) and then given to the NVA, perhaps via the ChiCom was about the top of the mountian in 20th century military collecting.

[Derek423956]

'243' Receiver

Bob,

Here's a close-up of the receiver. The buttplate is stamped only with the following: Serial number over a scripted "i" below the bottom butt plate screw. Also, a very small Weimar style eagle and 26 above the bottom screw.

[Derek423956]

'243' Receiver (better picture)

Let me try that again...

[Scott-W]

That ole girl's been through total rehab,sorry. Markings should be much deeper,the 243 is practically scrubbed off,prolly to get rid of that annoying "X"that was near it.Then the blotchy reblue,the wood looks sanded,and as a poster mentioned earlier,the 26 WaAs were "helped"by changing whatever numbers that were actually much closer to the WaA(also buffed mostly off) to a 26 to code match the stock.IMHO,you've been screwed.Mitchells does better hacking than this....

[Bob in OH]

If you get a chance, take a pic of the buttplate serial, band serial, and serial in the wood...

[Derek423956]

Barrel Band of '39 243

Sure Bob... Here ya go.

[Derek423956]

More...

Lower band

[Derek423956]

Buttplate

The buttplate... I couldn't really focus in on the waffenamt, though.

[Derek423956]

Here's the stock serial.

So, Bob... What do you think?

[Bob in OH]

PM inbound...

[Scott-W]

So where's the "i"suffix that should be under that fresh looking 6700 on the stock heel? Again,a totally renumbered humped up mauser.But don't take it from me,I'd suggest a second opinion from a friend that goes by "Hambone" over on Gunboards 98 Mauser forum,heh heh...

[Cincylance]

So where's the "i"suffix that should be under that fresh looking 6700 on the stock heel? Again,a totally renumbered humped up mauser.But don't take it from me,I'd suggest a second opinion from a friend that goes by "Hambone" over on Gunboards 98 Mauser forum,heh heh...

There shouldn't be a letter suffix on the wood.

Cincylance

[Bob in OH]

There shouldn't be a letter suffix on the wood.

Cincylance

CL- Curious on the source of this misinformation?

The wood, bands, buttplate are clearly renumbered, and this rifle was misrepresented when purchased. The stock and the receiver look worked on too. It's hard to be the bearer of bad news, but the truth is... this is not a legit period example... sorry...