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Orentruitt · January 20, 2009, 01:03 PM

OK, I have something that is a real curiosity. I just picked up a Kar 98 (K98 as it is usually known) It has the laminated wood stock but the only markings I can find are the serial number, commercial Mauser banner stamped on the top of the front end of the receiver and an odd mark stamped on the left front of the receiver and left side of the barrel. The stamp I have not been able to identify looks like the round symbol on the Chinese Nationalist flag, sort of like a sunburst contained in a circle. Beneath that is the number 29 Serial number is prefixed with letter C number 33xxx

Those are the only markings I can find. All serial numbers match other than the bolt. I've checked the books I have but can not identify the round stamp and number. Any help would be appreciated.

Oren T

January 20, 2009, 01:03 PM	#1
Orentruitt Junior Member Join Date: September 25, 2005 Posts: 4	Kar 98 markings OK, I have something that is a real curiosity. I just picked up a Kar 98 (K98 as it is usually known) It has the laminated wood stock but the only markings I can find are the serial number, commercial Mauser banner stamped on the top of the front end of the receiver and an odd mark stamped on the left front of the receiver and left side of the barrel. The stamp I have not been able to identify looks like the round symbol on the Chinese Nationalist flag, sort of like a sunburst contained in a circle. Beneath that is the number 29 Serial number is prefixed with letter C number 33xxx Those are the only markings I can find. All serial numbers match other than the bolt. I've checked the books I have but can not identify the round stamp and number. Any help would be appreciated. Oren T