Help Identifying Model 98 manufacturer

GaNightTrain · May 24, 2015, 11:16 AM

I have this rifle marked "Model 98" but I can't seem to find who manufactured it.

James K · May 24, 2015, 09:02 PM

The manufacturer's marking is under the front scope mount base. If it has not been removed, you will have to remove the base to see it.

Jim

Darren007 · May 24, 2015, 09:17 PM

It's definitely a Mauser K98 as determined by the "Mod.98", the "42" year code (1942) and the "Waffenamt" stamped on the receiver. However, like James K posted, you will have to remove the front scope mount base in order to see the manufacturers code.

Jim Watson · May 25, 2015, 10:19 AM

And what will you know then?
All that remains of the German surplus is the action, the barrel, stock, and scope were installed by the sporterizing shop.

May 24, 2015, 09:02 PM	#2
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	The manufacturer's marking is under the front scope mount base. If it has not been removed, you will have to remove the base to see it. Jim

May 24, 2015, 09:17 PM	#3
Darren007 Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,053	It's definitely a Mauser K98 as determined by the "Mod.98", the "42" year code (1942) and the "Waffenamt" stamped on the receiver. However, like James K posted, you will have to remove the front scope mount base in order to see the manufacturers code.

May 25, 2015, 10:19 AM	#4
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,543	And what will you know then? All that remains of the German surplus is the action, the barrel, stock, and scope were installed by the sporterizing shop.