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You have a WWII German military issue Model 1898 rifle.
These were known as the Kar98 or the 98K.
This particular rifle was made at the captured Czech BRNO factory in Czechoslovakia. They used the WWII German code "DOT". It was made in 1943.
Caliber is the 7.92mm Mauser, also known as the 8mm Mauser.
The barrel is the standard 23 7/8" and the rear sight adjustments are in meters.
Your rifle is a "mis-match" in that the bolt serial number doesn't match the receiver serial number. This isn't unusual, since bolts were often removed from the rifles when captured and after the war different bolts installed before being imported into the USA.
To be safe, have a gunsmith check the head space to insure the bolt is properly fitted and safe to fire.
Your rifle has been "sporterized" by removing the handguards and bayonet lock, cutting off the long military stock, and filling the holes for the sling and bolt disassembly disk in the butt stock.
Many or most gun stores will have or can order ammo. There is still some military issue ammo being sold, or you can buy commercial hunting ammo.
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