phosphorus32
Active member
Unusual code so I thought I'd post this RC. I'm rather fond of Mauser Oberndorf especially (and Mauser Borsigwalde) and have been wanting to find an early K or G for some time. I tripped across this one recently and picked it up. The bore is very good to near excellent, a bit surprising for a first year K98k that ended up on the Eastern Front.
I've included pictures of the markings I believe are most relevant for SN and barrel code collecting but I'm happy to fulfill requests for other pictures.
This is one of those RCs that makes me wish I had both the original stock etc. to match the barreled action and the original rifle that matches the stock. The early Steyr (number in barrel channel and also externally behind pistol grip, 6540a) appears to be Luftwaffe marked.
I've included pictures of the markings I believe are most relevant for SN and barrel code collecting but I'm happy to fulfill requests for other pictures.
This is one of those RCs that makes me wish I had both the original stock etc. to match the barreled action and the original rifle that matches the stock. The early Steyr (number in barrel channel and also externally behind pistol grip, 6540a) appears to be Luftwaffe marked.