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dahermit · May 22, 2009, 07:54 PM

I have a Large Ring M98 8mm Mauser that I need help identifying. There is no crest on receiver ring. The only numbers is the apparent serial number on the right hand side of the receiver ring. It is starts with a "V". Bolt, bottom metal and stock are marked with the same serial number minus the "V". The bolt is blued and turned down, and the bolt knob is flat on the bottom. The only other marks are small circles with a "V" inside stamped in several places on the bottom metal, as are a rhombus or trapezoid with either a "W" inside or an "M". Attached is a picture.
I am interested in country of origin.

May 22, 2009, 07:54 PM	#1
dahermit Senior Member Join Date: October 28, 2006 Location: South Central Michigan...near Posts: 6,501	Mystery Mauser I have a Large Ring M98 8mm Mauser that I need help identifying. There is no crest on receiver ring. The only numbers is the apparent serial number on the right hand side of the receiver ring. It is starts with a "V". Bolt, bottom metal and stock are marked with the same serial number minus the "V". The bolt is blued and turned down, and the bolt knob is flat on the bottom. The only other marks are small circles with a "V" inside stamped in several places on the bottom metal, as are a rhombus or trapezoid with either a "W" inside or an "M". Attached is a picture. I am interested in country of origin. Last edited by dahermit; November 6, 2020 at 12:43 PM.