Mauser Mod 98 in 30-06

Noel · August 14, 1999, 07:04 PM

Hello,

I have a Mod 98 that I would like some background on if possible.

I was told it is a Finish Arsenal Rework. It has a light-colored laminated stock, hooded front sight and Nazi Eagle markings all over.

The original SN is 37xx which is struck through and a new number 471xx marked above. All visable pieces are numbered to the rifle.

On the left side of the reciever ring is HAER. Left side of the barrel is marked KAL 7.62 m/m. Top of the reciever has bcd over 43.

All information would be welcomed.

Thanks

Noel

Harley Nolden · August 16, 1999, 07:56 AM

Noel:
Is the stock custom or military issue?
HJN

Noel · August 16, 1999, 12:34 PM

Harley,

I was told it is a military issue stock. It has a wooden cover on the foreend and slots through which a sling is looped in the butstock.

Are you aware of arsenal reworked Finnish Mausers of this type?

Thanks,

Noel

James K · August 16, 1999, 02:43 PM

Hi, Noel,

I doubt it is a Finnish rework, as they never used the .30-'06. The bcd and 43 are the original manufacturer (Gustloff) and the date. The laminated stock is also the German original.

Is there a little half round cut in the top rear of the front receiver ring just ahead of the magazine? These were to allow use with stripper clips and military conversions generally have them.

I wonder if it may be Danish. The Danish word for Army is Haer, and Denmark did use the .30-'06 and adopted the M1 in the post-war period. Converting Mausers to the U.S. caliber would make sense.

Jim

Noel · August 16, 1999, 04:57 PM

Jim,

It may indeed be Danish, any feedback on the quality of the '43 rifle and rework?

It does have a stripper clip cut.

I have not shot it yet, but I hope it is a good servicable piece.

Thanks for any info on the Danes you may have.

Noel

James K · August 16, 1999, 09:38 PM

Hi, Noel,

Mystery solved. It is a Norwegian rework. Haer is also Norwegian for Army and the renumbering was done at the time of conversion.

There is some more about this on the "German Weapons Collectors Forum" at www.gunandknife.com.

Jim

Noel · August 17, 1999, 12:57 PM

Thanks for the help Jim, the collectors forum was a good reference!

Thanks again and thanks to HJN,

Noel

August 14, 1999, 07:04 PM	#1
Noel Member Join Date: October 11, 1998 Posts: 91	Hello, I have a Mod 98 that I would like some background on if possible. I was told it is a Finish Arsenal Rework. It has a light-colored laminated stock, hooded front sight and Nazi Eagle markings all over. The original SN is 37xx which is struck through and a new number 471xx marked above. All visable pieces are numbered to the rifle. On the left side of the reciever ring is HAER. Left side of the barrel is marked KAL 7.62 m/m. Top of the reciever has bcd over 43. All information would be welcomed. Thanks Noel

August 16, 1999, 07:56 AM	#2
Harley Nolden Staff In Memoriam Join Date: January 8, 1999 Location: Brunswick,GA USA Posts: 1,884	Noel: Is the stock custom or military issue? HJN

August 16, 1999, 12:34 PM	#3
Noel Member Join Date: October 11, 1998 Posts: 91	Harley, I was told it is a military issue stock. It has a wooden cover on the foreend and slots through which a sling is looped in the butstock. Are you aware of arsenal reworked Finnish Mausers of this type? Thanks, Noel

August 16, 1999, 02:43 PM	#4
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	Hi, Noel, I doubt it is a Finnish rework, as they never used the .30-'06. The bcd and 43 are the original manufacturer (Gustloff) and the date. The laminated stock is also the German original. Is there a little half round cut in the top rear of the front receiver ring just ahead of the magazine? These were to allow use with stripper clips and military conversions generally have them. I wonder if it may be Danish. The Danish word for Army is Haer, and Denmark did use the .30-'06 and adopted the M1 in the post-war period. Converting Mausers to the U.S. caliber would make sense. Jim

August 16, 1999, 04:57 PM	#5
Noel Member Join Date: October 11, 1998 Posts: 91	Jim, It may indeed be Danish, any feedback on the quality of the '43 rifle and rework? It does have a stripper clip cut. I have not shot it yet, but I hope it is a good servicable piece. Thanks for any info on the Danes you may have. Noel

August 16, 1999, 09:38 PM	#6
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	Hi, Noel, Mystery solved. It is a Norwegian rework. Haer is also Norwegian for Army and the renumbering was done at the time of conversion. There is some more about this on the "German Weapons Collectors Forum" at www.gunandknife.com. Jim

August 17, 1999, 12:57 PM	#7
Noel Member Join Date: October 11, 1998 Posts: 91	Thanks for the help Jim, the collectors forum was a good reference! Thanks again and thanks to HJN, Noel