I inherited a k98 recently. I am very familiar with firearms in general, but not much on the k98 Mauser. This is a family heirloom, my grandfather’s uncle brought it back during ww2, so I have no intention of selling. But I would like to know more about it. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
New to the forum and k98’s can you tell me what I have
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DogDoc
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Congratulations. Family heirlooms always add a little sentimental value.
It’s a 1943 Brunn. The bolt is mismatched. Fairly common as the bolts were often separated from the rifle. It does affect the value though.
Others who know a whole whole bunch more than me will offer more.
It’s a 1943 Brunn. The bolt is mismatched. Fairly common as the bolts were often separated from the rifle. It does affect the value though.
Others who know a whole whole bunch more than me will offer more.
Zeppelin5000
Senior Member
The stock is mismatched too, but the bolt matches the stock and triggerguard/floorplate. The rifle looks to be a combination of two rifles. The barreled receiver and bands are 1943, and the rest is probably pre-41. Hard to say the reasoning behind that, but it was done post-war. Maybe some kind of sporter rescue.
As mentioned, the rifle was manufactured at Waffenwerke Brünn I in German occupied Czechlosvakia in 1943.
As mentioned, the rifle was manufactured at Waffenwerke Brünn I in German occupied Czechlosvakia in 1943.
Thank you for the info
Thanks for the info