Hi All, I just recently joined your great forum, I have been collecting rifles for over 40 years.
In the last few years I have gotten interested in WW2 rifles and memorabilia.
Not sure why it took me that long but better late then never.
I have a Danish Garand ,and just recently purchased a Model 98 Rifle from a fellow who told me that his father was a sergeant
in the Army had brought it back with him from the war.
I have done a lot of reading and I still am not certain if the rifle is authentic and also a little confused about the Date, Maker marks and serial number.
From what I can determine the rifle is a 1943 build from Mauser of "byf"Obendorf.
Although the Barrel itself has a 42 marked on it and the Waffenamt. there also several other Waffenamt on the metal and stock.
All of the parts have matching numbers except the barrel. Also the front rifle stock has been cut , Duffel cut?
Front band has been installed in reverse, front barrel band spring is missing.
I could only attach a few pictures. More pictures to follow.
Any and all help is greatly appreciated.
In the last few years I have gotten interested in WW2 rifles and memorabilia.
Not sure why it took me that long but better late then never.
I have a Danish Garand ,and just recently purchased a Model 98 Rifle from a fellow who told me that his father was a sergeant
in the Army had brought it back with him from the war.
I have done a lot of reading and I still am not certain if the rifle is authentic and also a little confused about the Date, Maker marks and serial number.
From what I can determine the rifle is a 1943 build from Mauser of "byf"Obendorf.
Although the Barrel itself has a 42 marked on it and the Waffenamt. there also several other Waffenamt on the metal and stock.
All of the parts have matching numbers except the barrel. Also the front rifle stock has been cut , Duffel cut?
Front band has been installed in reverse, front barrel band spring is missing.
I could only attach a few pictures. More pictures to follow.
Any and all help is greatly appreciated.
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