Belgian Mauser 89/36 local store
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If it was in Belgium in 1940, very likely taken by the Germans. If in the Belgian Congo in 1940, not likely German used. The bayonet lug modification was often not done to German used rifles, but is a good indicator if present. There was some of these rifles in the recent haul from Ethiopia, which may likely have been in the Congo in 1940.
Rutche
Senior Member
Great info, i have a sneaking suspicion that this one isn’t from the congo just a gut feeling. Im going to the store again as soon as i can and i will see. I remember it having a bayonet on it and i remember think that it looked like a German style bayonet ive always found Vet bringback rifles there i hope this might be one
As I recall, the "U" might indicate a rifle for training use. I think these rifles being in 7.65mm mostly got issued to police, militia type units, guards etc. Units that probably didn't have too much of an ammunition demand/ resupply issue.
Post some photos when you get it. You may have already seen Craig's (Hambone) very fine example in the picture thread, but here is a link to it....http://www.k98kforum.com/showthread.php?17237-M-89-36-Belgian
Rutche
Senior Member
This rifle is confusing me a little bit. I almost think that it was captured while they were still working on it. The serial number on the stock is not present but neither is the new number on the bolt, and the old number hasn't been lined out. Yet the stock has the new piece of wood where the serial should be. The stock shows no signs of sanding, as an LK3 marking is present, and the metal fits the way it should, ie no overhang on the butt, or other metal parts.
Warrior1354
ax - hole
LK3 hell yes that is the stock marking commonly found on Beutewaffen weapons. It's not 100% certain what this marking means but the current theory is it belongs to the Luftgau Kommando.
If I were you I would buy that rifle if the price is fair
The Mauser 1889 / 36 that I owned at one time was serial number on the outside of the stock as well as inside the stock channel.
If I were you I would buy that rifle if the price is fair
The Mauser 1889 / 36 that I owned at one time was serial number on the outside of the stock as well as inside the stock channel.
Very cool, and a screaming deal. The number on the bolt appears to be the original number. On my German-modified 89/36, the original number is cancelled out with 0's and the matching number stamped on the top of the bolt arm, not the front. I don't know why there wouldn't be a number on the stock insert, but that's where they're found on this model.
LK3 is found with far less frequency than LK5. I've only seen one LK3 rifle in the wild, on a K98k.
Congratulations,
Pat
LK3 is found with far less frequency than LK5. I've only seen one LK3 rifle in the wild, on a K98k.
Congratulations,
Pat
rockisle1903
Senior Member
Why haven’t you bought this ? No brainer to me?
