rangergman
Member
I am new to these types of weapons. My father-in-law passed a way earlier this year and one of the guns he had was this Mauser 98. It has been sporterized and drilled for a scope. The barrel is marked dou 44. The trigger guard and magazine base plate are marked qnw. The only serial numbers I have found are 3039. On one of the websites listing factory codes the dou 44 serial numbers start at 3360, so I am a little confused. I have attached some photos of the rifle and parts. Can anyone help identify if this is a 1944 Model 98? or some other variant.
I would like to return this to it's original military stock. I would like to have this to go along with my M1 Garand. I am not sure of what type stock and other parts I need. I know I will need front and rear sights, hopefully I can remount them with out too much trouble.
I appreciate any info. I have been chasing this down the internet rabbit hole and I am starting to get a little confused.
I would like to return this to it's original military stock. I would like to have this to go along with my M1 Garand. I am not sure of what type stock and other parts I need. I know I will need front and rear sights, hopefully I can remount them with out too much trouble.
I appreciate any info. I have been chasing this down the internet rabbit hole and I am starting to get a little confused.