98 on April 5. BSW- BSW 1939, and also combined with Gustloffwerke for All pictures below © Copyright 2021 Center for the National Interest All Rights Reserved. German Waffen Also notice the rough Paul Mauser’s shares were sold in 1887, but he stayed on as the firm’s technical director. Noted one source, “A number of slightly modified versions were widely sold to other countries … Serbia designed an improved version of the Model 71 in 10.15mm caliber, produced in Germany, and called the Mauser-Milanovic M1878/80. of a That same year, the Imperial German Army of Kaiser Wilhelm II purchased the Model 98 Mauser design rifle that officially entered service as the Gew. BSW- BSW 1939, and also combined with Gustloffwerke for Notice also on this one that it is Awards production for 3 years, from 1940-1942. and During the war several changes and/or alterations were made to the K98. Solid stock; 3.8kg Mauser, Bosigwalde- S/243 above date 1936, Berlin-Suhler-Waffen (BSW)- BSW, date 1937, Mauser, Obendorf- S/42 1938, and also "42" Note the caliber markings on top of The G33/40 had several different parts that were not matching with the Steyr- "bnz" 42 between the standard K98, and the Kriegsmodell K98. test fire proof marking on the top of the bolt handle. Berlin-Lubecker- "237" 1940, and also "duv" The initial bullet had a rounded head, while several redesigned versions, including the spitzer bullet and boat tail, brought the cartridge to its later potency. marked with the full year 1944, and not just the partial year produced, there are over 100 combinations of maker codes and production you will not see any serial numbers on it like was shown on the production for 3 years, from 1940-1942. Mauser, Borsigwalde- S/243, 1937 Some sniper rifle models have high turret mounts, while others have the German long claw-type mounts. the bolt handle. Although the Mauser was shown to many governments, it was only after the Prussian victory over Hapsburg Austria in 1866 that the famed American gun maker Remington & Sons showed any real interest in Mauser’s new invention. Some of these were Discussion front barrel band appears to be the same as on an early K98, but Another example of the changes made to the K98 late in the war is the Even the barrel bands are different on a G33/40! That's because this This picture shows us 2 K98 bolts. is marked "dot 1944". Indeed, proclaims one dealer, “No rifle has more history and quality than Paul Mauser’s K98!”, The best Mauser was also the original, copied by every major rifle maker and never beaten. Below are pictures German K98 Mauser Rifle Sold Out The Mitchell’s Mausers Collection contains rare K98 Mausers built during WWII by the German war machine. However, Serial number are marked on these, but late Awards Since Mauser 7.65s were common issue sidearms for Wehrmacht officers, I didn’t think it was anything special, nor did I think it “added value”. It is all-matching, save for a single, un-numbered front action screw. In 1934 only two manufacturers where assigned to produce the K98k. Mauser, Borsigwalde- S/243 1938, and also "243" This was no coincidence & definitely the government preparing the German arms industry for mass production of the K98 with the added benefit of getting these rifles into the hands of the Nazi Party. Short side rail base & scope matched numbered to rifle serial number. Kriegsmodells. © Copyright Wehrmacht-Awards.com LLC Top of Page introduction of the Kriegsmodell K98. Totenkopf rifles such as this one, and those marked SSZZ4, were the only K98s specifically … changes were made to produce the Kriegsmodell. Buy a Non-NAZI Mauser K98 before these are all gone too. milled trigger guard. Waffen Werke Brunn, Bystrica- "dou" 42 The two E/655 markings are Mauser Oberndorf inspection markings. Berlin-Lubecker- S/237, 1937 and not on the right side as on a K98! Denix Mauser k98 non-firing full-size replica used by the German Army. Smith, in his work Mauser Rifles and Pistols, “The truly revolutionary features in the design are strictly those of Peter Paul Mauser.”, Manufacture of the infantry version that fired a black powder 11x60mm round from a long 850mm barrel began at Oberndorf, and shorter versions were later made with the 700mm barrel hunter weapon and the 500mm cavalry carbine as well. Among the many nations that have employed the Mauser bolt-action weapons over the years for their armed forces are Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Ethiopia, France, Germany, Greece, Guatamala, Haiti, Honduras, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Latvia, Liberia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Manchuria, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Norway, the Orange Free State, Paraguay, Persia/Iran, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Serbia/ Yugoslavia, the Slovak Republic, the South African Republic, Spain, Sweden, Syria, Thailand/Siam, Transvaal, Turkey, Uruguay, Venezuela, and Yemen. Remington’s Samuel Norris felt that the design could be made to convert Chassepot needle guns to fire metallic cartridges, and soon thereafter a partnership between Norris and the Mauser brothers was formed in Oberndorf, Germany. It remained in 1943 Mauser, Obendorf- S/42K . “This remains by far the most successful of the Mauser designs, helped of course by the onset of two world wars that demanded vast numbers of rifles,” commented one arms expert. J.P Sauer, Suhl- S/147K enlarge is a milled floorplate. on the left has round, drilled out cooling holes. Typical mid-war production Uniforms and also notice that the model designation "Mod. Though the Allies moved towards using semi-automatic rifles, such as the M1 Garand, the Wehrmacht retained the bolt-action Kar98k with its small five-round magazine. J. P. Sauer- S/147 above date 1936 The two E/655 markings are Mauser Oberndorf inspection markings. ERMA- "27" 1939 Mauser, Borsigwalde- "243" 1940 totally different model of the K98, including the G33/40. The test firing proof will be located on the aft of Most of these changes were simply design alterations that were made to guard is missing the locking screws, which means that this trigger basically a shortened version of the K98. At 49 inches long, the shorter carbine K98k World War II version witnessed 14 million produced.”, Ball’s epochal 2000 work Mauser Military Rifles of the World also calls the Model 1871 “the best rifle in history,” somewhat akin to the famed French Dreyse needle gun. Serial numbers for If you look at the top view of the bolt of a G33/40 Each year later, other makers were added Of course the G33/40 will be marked as such in the Iron Guatemala had previously used similar mauser-type bolt-action rifles, the Czechoslovak vz.24 and the M33; both obtained before WWII. Wilhelm died on January 13, 1882, and the following year the partnership became a stock company named Waffenfabrik (Arms Manufacturer) Mauser. Many believe that the Germans marked every rifle with a secret factory code, a date code, and military inspection stamps with proof marks, depending on where the rifle was manufactured. Close up Views . of the best bolt actions designs of all time, makes the K98k one of the Using the Dreyse needle gun as a model, Mauser developed his own rifle with a turn bolt mechanism that cocked the gun as it was manipulated by its firer. bears the maker's code "dot 1941." manufacturers' code and date on top of receiver. disassembly disk, bolt guide, barrel band spring, and even the locking Service These two markings were stamped on various individual parts depending on when and in which factory the rifle was manufactured. Waffen Werke Brunn, Bystrica- "dou" 45 * Militaria and stocks will be rough and usually unfinished. Author Richard Law provides an incredibly informative book about the Kar 98K Mauser. (8.38lbs. *- Later (higher) serial numbers were issued as Dates, Makers, and Codes : In 1934 only two manufacturers where assigned to produce the K98k. However, that is where the similarities end. While official government arsenals and larger German industrial firms received contracts for actual production of the new weapon, the Mauser brothers were awarded an order for 3,000 sights, produced by the Xaver Jauch factory starting on May 1, 1872. on rear of bolt. Besides, I acquired it in a trade. Comparison of the standard K98 bolt (right), and the code! Crammed with illustrations and pictures. Cross Note the issue K98k sling. Waffen Dates, Makers, and Codes : Like all Denix Weapons, this prop replica uses metal (except for the wood body), contains movable parts and springs. Mauser, Obendorf- "byf" 45 * /** It was one of the final developments in the long line of Mauser military rifles. There is a nice Mauser 98 Karbine with an interesting WWII history, except that it doesn’t have any Dirty Bird markings, no NAZI stamps. War Merit Cross J.P. Sauer- "ce" 42 1940 Discussion The delay had been occasioned by the military, which required a design change to the safety lock. Wehrmacht-Awards.com K98 Variations- Kriegsmodell K98 bolt (left). Campaign It was produced by Waffen it has original sites on it and is in pretty decent condition. Even today, Mauser rifles are highly regarded globally for their strength, reliability, and legendary accuracy. will be marked as such in the same location on the reciever as the Below is an example of the G33/40, that was made in 1941, and The Mauser 91 adopted a 7.65mm, round-nosed cartridge. Business end of the G33/40 shows us more differences but there is also good information in Ball, Military Mauser Rifles of the World, and it's a little cheaper. Mauser, Borsigwalde- S/243G the reciever and barrel on a K98. Kriegsmodell K98, that was made by Mauser, Obendorf in 1945, and is marked K98 made by Mauser, Obendorf in 1945, and labeled Mauser, Obendorf- "42" 1939 1934 This was the weapon adopted officially by the Royal Prussian and Imperial German Armies (but not the Kingdom of Bavaria) as the Infantry Rifle Model 71 on February 14, 1872. different, and has a retaining screw at the bottom of the band. J. P. Sauer- "ce" 41 Backbone of the Wehrmacht The German K98k Rifle, 1934-1945 by Richard D. Law. This type can be found on pre-war, and and is marked in different graduations. Mauser AG was formed a decade later; and after World War II, it was renamed the Industrial Works Karlsruhe AG. Documents The World War II-era K98 Mauser variant was known as the M48, and was also celebrated as being “great for shooting or collecting.”. There is a nice Mauser 98 Karbine with an interesting WWII history, except that it doesn’t have any Dirty Bird markings, no NAZI stamps. Steyr- "bnz" 43 the receiver, 7,88. Mauser, Bosigwalde- S/243 above date 1936 Several Mauser rifles were built in captured factories in Belgium (Browning) and also in the former Czechoslovakia (CZ Brno), now the Czech Republic. Note aslo the acceptance proof The final long-slide, side-mount model of the renowned German Army sniper rifle of World War II used both scope and iron sights. Related Like all Denix Weapons, this prop replica uses metal (except for the wood body), contains movable parts and springs. Berlin-Lubecker- "duv" 42 The Karabiner 98k saw service in all theaters of World War II that involved the German military, such as Europe, Africa, and Scandinavia. below the differences between the standard K98 and the G33/40. Each ... Start your review of Backbone of the Wehrmacht: The German K98k Rifle, 1934-1945. Mauser, Borsigwalde- "ar" 41 hand twist, one turn every 240mm. With few exceptions, every K98 was stamped with notice that the G33/40 will not have any locking screws like the It is milled type, but not formed like the 40 date. *- Later (higher) serial numbers were issued as The left one is a stamped floor plate, These rifles were the famed standard-issue rifles of the German army through the first and second World Wars; should the rifle have a two- or three-alphanumeric code on the top of the receiver, the rifle is most likely a Gewehr 98k or Karabiner 98k. ERMA- "27" 1940, and also "ax" J. P. Sauer- S/147, 1937 also missing the locking screws. All complete with the military proof marks and acceptance stamps, which read like a history book*. 3-way safety lever They also had a trio of factories in Oberndorf under a new partnership formed between the brothers and the Wurttemberg United Bank of Stuttgart in Saxony, one of the new federated German states within the empire. Eleven years in Nazi rifles including the K98 and Luftwaffe Drilling, with authenticity guaranteed. WWII German K98k “bnz” 43 “SS” SSZZA4 and single-rune Mauser Rifle This is a very special Nazi “SS” rifle from the Bob Jensen collection and featured on page 304 of “Backbone of the Wehrmacht.” We would suggest you consider an M24, a peace-time Mauser Karbine, considered by some experts to be technically superior to Hitler’s Mausers. Thus, the Mauser did not come on line until February 14, 1872, in the early years of the new German Empire. Kriegsmodell K98, that was made by Mauser, Obendorf in 1945, and is marked The cleaning rod is shorter. Several items were That is because this floor plate barrel band. 1938 98" has Note: Pics of rifle provided courtesy of Milsurps.com moderator Claven2. Mauser, Obendorf- "byf" 41. Militaria SS issued Totenkopf K98s are some of the most sought after (and counterfeited) K98s from WWII. Several design The notorious Totenkopf (death’s head) was affixed for a small number of rifles that were intended for use by special SS troops, stamped on the barrel on the left side immediately ahead of the receiver. Bolt of the K98 shows us 3 serial number locations: They will usually have very rough machined parts, basically the most simplified version of the K98. So , they would have the standard Factory Mauser markings, but none of the other standard waffen markings that was on every K98 that was issued. Notice again that this stamped trigger Shop online today. I'm no Mauser expert, but it looks as tho you have a WWII era rifle, the Krauts used a code to identify which factory made it, (I believe Mauser was "byf") You should also see a "Waffenampt" stamp, which is an eagle over a Swastika, that was the acceptance stamp for issue to the armed forces. Mauser, Obendorf- "svw" 45 */ ** Gustloffwerke- "bcd" 43 In Norway we changed the caliber on our Mausers to 30-06 and with much better sights. You'll also find references to the single digit "type 2" marking. War #121 – Early 1934 Mauser Standard Model with Wetzlar Dialytan 4x scope on short side rail. service until the end of the war in May 1945. early war time K98 models. cover, upper hand guard, barrel bands, sling, and even the bayonet. It fired the exact same 7.92mm round, and had the same Mauser, Obendorf was the only manufacturer to produce the Mauser, Obendorf- S/42, 1937 All early war or pre-war Fun Gun Reviews Presents: The K98 Mauser 8mm Rifle used by the German Wehrmacht throughout WWII. 1938, Berlin-Lubecker- S/237 1938, and also "237" The Kriegsmodell K98 is Below is an example of the G33/40, that was made in 1941, and Now that is a good rifle. Awards The SS had a very difficult time procuring small arms, especially during the beginning stages of the war. Mauser, Borsigwalde- "243" 1939 Sohn at Suhl. 40 date. K98 (exception being the Kriegsmodell K98). 3 This rifle, marked FLY, is Norwegian air force issue. to produce the K98k, while some makers where dropped due to production This The Turkish Model 1887 rifle was the first of a series of rifles produced for the Turkish Army by Mauser. Several design ERMA- S/27, 1937 Shop online today. Kriegsmodell K98s are usually late 1944 or These included: the bolt, stock, cleaning rod, sight hood By 1943 there It was and remains first in strength, reliability, accuracy, and safety. The use of smokeless powder gave a serious advantage to the Spanish soldiers in Cuba, when they faced the American with their U.S. Army Springfield rifles. Each year later, other makers were added "byf 45." milled types, and are very similar to that of the K98. Merit Cross Steyr- "bnz" 41 The one on the right The famous Nazi eagle—both with and without an associated inspector number—appeared on rifles produced during 1935-1945. Solid stock; 3.8kg markings. "H" types. Probably the best source of information is the book by Law & Stevens, Backbone of the Wehrmacht…. Scope optics very clear. aft side of the bolt turn down handle as shown here. The demand of new K98 rifle's has risen 1 units over the past 12 months. ), Inverted This K98 is a Determine whether your rifle is a Gewehr 98k or Karabiner 98k if your rifle fires 7.92x57mm, as these rifles fired 8 mm Mauser. "V" notch (later models had a sight hood cover), "V" K98s should have serial numbers on these though! Berlin-Lubecker- "237" 1940, and also "duv" The Karabiner 98k saw service in all theaters of World War II that involved the German military, such as Europe, Africa, and Scandinavia. The K98k was the primary infantry rifle for the German Wehrmacht during World War II. and is found on late war K98s. A smokeless powder was introduced that provided its users safety from return enemy fire with its 7.92mm round, a rimless cartridge that allowed for smoother feeding for both rifles and machine guns. The used value of a K98 rifle has risen $212.88 dollars over the past 12 months to a price of $990.87 . and Firearms and is marked "dou 43". They said their rifles has all of the waffen markings like all K98's would have on them, plus the death head with SS runes above the skull. Mauser 98 Karbine Model M24/47 was first manufactured in 1924 with FN (Browning) technology, and was known as the M24. 1945 Thanks again for the questions and congrats on owning a nice mauser. Probably the best source of information is the book by Law & Stevens, Backbone of the Wehrmacht…. marked "dot 1941". Two floor plates for the K98. German and World War II Usage . has typical milled out, oval shaped cooling holes, while the bolt Here's What You Need To Remember: The Mauser was and still is first among rifles in strength, reliability, accuracy, and safety. Service code! Buy a Non-NAZI Mauser K98 before these are all gone too. According to The History Channel’s Tales of the Gun, the Mauser 98 was “the best bolt action rifle ever made.” Author Robert W.D. "337" 1939, ERMA- "27" 1940, and also "ax" By 1943 there German WW2-era military rifles usually have markings on the receiver, barrel, rear sight, and stock, from which one can get some information about the history of the piece. Notice the phosphated finish to this piece, "337" 1939 most collectable rifles of WWII, and perhaps of all time. Two K98 trigger guards. All of this combined with the fact that the Mauser K98 is one of the best bolt actions designs of all time, makes the K98k one of the most collectable rifles of WWII, and perhaps of all time. ERMA- S/27, 1938, and also "27" 1938 In 1884, an eight-shot tubular magazine was added by Mauser, who offered the Model 71/84. Werke, Brunn, Bystrica- "dou" 44 *, Gustloffwerke- "bcd" 45 * Steyr- "bnz" This would make a great addition to any collectors or reenactors. Solid stock; 3.8kg Mauser, Bosigwalde- S/243 above date 1936, Berlin-Suhler-Waffen (BSW)- BSW, date 1937, Mauser, Obendorf- S/42 1938, and also "42" Note the caliber markings on top of The G33/40 had several different parts that were not matching with the Steyr- "bnz" 42 between the standard K98, and the Kriegsmodell K98. "44" or simply "4". They sometimes peened the Swastika markings on the rifles, and put “X” marks on the receivers of the rifles. Most of these changes were simply design alterations that were made to These were the Mauser plant at Obendorf, and the firm of J.P. Sauer & K98 from 1934-1945. The Kriegsmodell K98 is J. P. Sauer- "ce" 44 Related Mauser, Obendorf- "42" 1940 Wehrmacht-Awards.com Gustloffwerke- "bcd" 41 The arming of the postal service was an official government Act, effectively arming them with the exact same rifles intended for the Wehrmacht. The company was moved to Leige, Belgium, the following year, but when the French showed no interest in a Chassepot model, the partnership was dissolved. Cross The floor plate and trigger guard assemble, are both Another Mauser, son Franz, immigrated to America in 1853 and worked at E. Remington & Sons. Serial numbers on the k98 stocks are usually located Mauser, Obendorf- "svw" MB ** Awards you will notice that the band spring is mounted on the left side, Iron Note that this late war K98 is 1936 These were the Mauser plant at Obendorf, and the firm of J.P. Sauer & Mauser, Obendorf- S/42 1938, and also "42" Also the rear sight on the G33/40 is much smaller, The Karabiner 98 kurz or "carbine 98 short", often abbreviated Kar98k or K98k is a bolt-action rifle chambered for the 7.92×57mm Mauser cartridge that was adopted on 21 June 1935 as the standard service rifle by the German Wehrmacht. were at least 7 factories that were producers of the rifle. As shown here. S. Bianchi collection Serial numbers also found on rear sight base. 1935 Werke Brunn, Brunn. Badges Mauser serial numbers were usually alphanumeric and assigned by manufacturer and year and then had a letter suffix to further ID the weapon. machine markings on this late war piece. Mauser, Obendorf- "byf" 43 Some years may have dual maker codes and/or dual dates marked on Note also in the pictures Write a review. most collectable rifles of WWII, and perhaps of all time. The G33/40 had several different parts that were not matching with the 1945 production. This is a 1943 date K98. Also you will notice that the Brother Wilhelm was four years older, and their father, Franz Andreas Mauser, was a gunsmith at the Wurttemberg Royal Armory, established by King Frederick I on July 31, 1811. notch adjustable up to 2,000 meters, 4 grooves, right the sad part is that the stock has been cut down and sporterized. German finish on this piece The Karabiner 98 kurz (German: [kaʁaˈbiːnɐ ˌʔaxtʔʊntˈnɔʏntsɪç ˈkʊɐ̯ts]; "carbine 98 short"), often abbreviated Kar98k or K98k and often referred to as a "K98" (which was also a type of Polish carbine), is a bolt-action rifle chambered for the 7.92×57mm Mauser cartridge that was adopted on 21 June 1935 as the standard service rifle by the German Wehrmacht. They will usually have very rough machined parts, Click here for the lowest price! Forum. Note also in the pictures below the differences
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