Mauser 42 from 1939, Luftwaffe

[Absolut]

Thought this one would be too neat to not share. Matching including the cleaning rod, Eagle L stamped for Luftwaffe, Walnut stock. Obviously saw very little usage.

 

[RavenOps]

Well, that is a handsome rifle. Thanks for posting.

 

[pzjgr]

Yeah, really nice rifle, great addition, a keeper for sure!

 

[AN-94]

That's a spectacular rifle, would love to find one in the wild as nice as that one! Congrats on having such a nice Luftwaffe rifle!

 

[joryfreeburg]

That’s a rifle anyone of us here would be happy to own…. Congrats

 

[Mariner]

Stunning rifle. I always loved how well the walnut stocks take the stamps.

 

[mdarnell19]

I love Luft rifles in walnut. Simply the best. Nice rifle.

 

[Absolut]

Thanks for the kind words. Actually the pictures do not do it full justice, the stock appears darker than it actually is, though it is darker than the other 42 1939 K98k rifles in the knowledge library.

 

[bruce98k]

Nice rig but cleaning rod is from later Oberndorf production.

 

[Wolfsburg]

Incredible rifle! I've found it surprisingly difficult to find a 1939 Oberndorf that hasn't been messed with!

 

[NathanLM]

I’ve been looking for years now. Still haven’t been able to find the right one.

 

[Mariner]

Nice rig but cleaning rod is from later Oberndorf production.

What gives it away?

 

[PatickD]

What gives it away?

“655 WaA” is later Mauser.

 

[Mariner]

“655 WaA” is later Mauser.

Thank you.