Gentleman - I was hoping to get some feedback on a rifle my father labeled as a 1934 Banner 98K on the box. I used the 168 picture review of a Banner 1934 Mauser (Mfg by MauserWerke AG) you can link to from this forum as a comparison to mine. I noted the differences when I found them. I am not sure this is the real thing. This rifle has sat in my parents attic in a box for over 30+ years untouched. My father listed the serial number on the box as 89973, but I have looked at the numbers on the receiver and barrel and I am pretty sure its starts with a "6" so the serial would be 69973.
1934 "Banner" Mauser Serial # B69973
I am assuming the mfg is MauserWerke AG, Oberndorf a/N but the mfg is not on the side of the receiver like the sample pictures. Maybe I am wrong?! Either way it would be good to know. I read there were only 2 manufacturers in 1934.
Here is a breakdown of the main features based on the photo survey:
- No serial numbers or other markings on front sight, or cleaning rod.
- I do not have a muzzle cover
- No serial numbers or other markings on upper barrel band. Upper barrel band is held in-place by straight through roll pin.
- grasping hand grooves on stock.
- No serial numbers or other markings on upper or lower barrel bands.
- DIFFERENCE - unlike the sample model my rifle has a front sling loop on the bottom (not the side).
- Rear sight. I could not find a serial # on rear sight base. (No other markings)
- Mauser "Banner" Logo on top of receiver
- DIFFERENCE Date of manufacture (1934) not on receiver. I am relying solely on my fathers notes if this is a 1934 date of manufacture.
- Matching full Serial # B69973 on left side of receiver and barrel.
- Crown "B" = single definitive proof with blackpowder proof charge.
Crown "U" = inspection after proof.
Crown "G" = indicates firearm firing a bullet.
Crown "N" = indicates proofed using smokeless/nitro powder.
- Where the Mfg is located on the sample pictures (MauserWerke AG), my rifle says Standard Model
- Hole in front of trigger guard for old Gew98 type sling hook-up.
- Serial # xxx73 on bolt release catch.
- Serial # xxx73 on cocking piece
- Take down disc unmarked.
- Butt plate unmarked.
- No serial numbers or other markings on front sight, or cleaning rod
- Serial # x9973, Crown "B" and Crown "U" on bolt flat and # xxx73 on all other bolt components
- Serial # xxx73 on safety and bolt release catch
- No markings on top rear of butt
- Serial # 69973 on trigger guard and # xxx73 on floorplate
- No markings on rear underside of butt
- Note method of retaining lower barrel band, which pre-dates finalized approach used on standard K98k rifles
- No markings on right side of receiver
- DIFFERENCE - Rear sling does not go through the stock like a 10 hole sling. Instead it has an extended metal piece with a ring for the sling that matches the underside front sling holder. It is held in place with 2 screws and does not have any markings.
At this point the rifle in the sample photos is broken down for the remaining pictures but I am not confident enough to disassemble this rifle. Hoping to get some feedback on what I am showing now. I am relying on my fathers notes for a date of manufacture but the serial number seems to be inline with some of the serial numbers listed on this site for 1934 manufacture. I do not have the sling for it.
Hoping to get as much information about this gun as I can. Thanks for any feedback - good or bad.
1934 "Banner" Mauser Serial # B69973
I am assuming the mfg is MauserWerke AG, Oberndorf a/N but the mfg is not on the side of the receiver like the sample pictures. Maybe I am wrong?! Either way it would be good to know. I read there were only 2 manufacturers in 1934.
Here is a breakdown of the main features based on the photo survey:
- No serial numbers or other markings on front sight, or cleaning rod.
- I do not have a muzzle cover
- No serial numbers or other markings on upper barrel band. Upper barrel band is held in-place by straight through roll pin.
- grasping hand grooves on stock.
- No serial numbers or other markings on upper or lower barrel bands.
- DIFFERENCE - unlike the sample model my rifle has a front sling loop on the bottom (not the side).
- Rear sight. I could not find a serial # on rear sight base. (No other markings)
- Mauser "Banner" Logo on top of receiver
- DIFFERENCE Date of manufacture (1934) not on receiver. I am relying solely on my fathers notes if this is a 1934 date of manufacture.
- Matching full Serial # B69973 on left side of receiver and barrel.
- Crown "B" = single definitive proof with blackpowder proof charge.
Crown "U" = inspection after proof.
Crown "G" = indicates firearm firing a bullet.
Crown "N" = indicates proofed using smokeless/nitro powder.
- Where the Mfg is located on the sample pictures (MauserWerke AG), my rifle says Standard Model
- Hole in front of trigger guard for old Gew98 type sling hook-up.
- Serial # xxx73 on bolt release catch.
- Serial # xxx73 on cocking piece
- Take down disc unmarked.
- Butt plate unmarked.
- No serial numbers or other markings on front sight, or cleaning rod
- Serial # x9973, Crown "B" and Crown "U" on bolt flat and # xxx73 on all other bolt components
- Serial # xxx73 on safety and bolt release catch
- No markings on top rear of butt
- Serial # 69973 on trigger guard and # xxx73 on floorplate
- No markings on rear underside of butt
- Note method of retaining lower barrel band, which pre-dates finalized approach used on standard K98k rifles
- No markings on right side of receiver
- DIFFERENCE - Rear sling does not go through the stock like a 10 hole sling. Instead it has an extended metal piece with a ring for the sling that matches the underside front sling holder. It is held in place with 2 screws and does not have any markings.
At this point the rifle in the sample photos is broken down for the remaining pictures but I am not confident enough to disassemble this rifle. Hoping to get some feedback on what I am showing now. I am relying on my fathers notes for a date of manufacture but the serial number seems to be inline with some of the serial numbers listed on this site for 1934 manufacture. I do not have the sling for it.
Hoping to get as much information about this gun as I can. Thanks for any feedback - good or bad.
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