1936 k98 mauser

I believe Mike is alluding to the 1936 Olympic games that would require many guards and customs agents making sure everything is secure and goes well. Interesting theory, there would have to be some type of documentation regarding this build up?

More photos on serial numbers on gun parts-still all matching

No pictures of following parts with serial number
Shell extractor on bolt-90 with eagle
Bolt tool in the stock-eagle
Bolt handle-5690 eagle
under rear site elevated-K eagle 5690
Safety-5690 eagle stamped on opposite side
Steel stock reinforcing bar at receiver-eagle


From what I have seen, without taking the gun apart, all of the numbers match.


Wondering what the RSV markings do the value of the gun?



One of the members noticed that the front sling band was on backwards, easy to fix, I reversed it. While I had it off, I noticed in stock a small oval piece of silver in the stock with some type of number or symbols in it. It is hidden by the barrel band, sorry. I got it back on before I thought to take a picture. Anyone have a clue what that might be?

Small metal piece was the nut for cleaning rod to screw into.

Man that shrapnel damage is cool, really tells a story. Here’s a bit older one I saw recently.

The shrapnel damage is gnarly. Looks like theres still some left in the stock! No doubt this was a battlefield pickup. Cant imagine what happened to the guy carrying this thing. Dark spots on the left side of the stock behind the front band - blood or burn marks?!

Honest early rifle that saw combat.

THunter said:

The shrapnel damage is gnarly. Looks like theres still some left in the stock! No doubt this was a battlefield pickup. Cant imagine what happened to the guy carrying this thing. Dark spots on the left side of the stock behind the front band - blood or burn marks?!

Honest early rifle that saw combat.

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Considering where that shrapnel damage is located it would be badn news for the owner if it was shouldered @ the time.

RANDALL5858 said:

I will try to attach additional pictures tomorrow. My photos seem to be too big. I will retake tomorrow and post them.

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A free program to convert, decrease file size (MB and actual pixel size) is XnConvert. I do a lot of graphic work and I use it all the time.

BTW, great looking rifle.

That's really nice and interesting too. The wood and the shrapnel damage is just icing on the cake.