100% Matching 1940 Borsigwalde (243) K98k – Kriegsmarine / Nordsee Marked attic find (Norway)

[Batteriechef]

This beautiful rifle came to Norway during the war and never left. It is a well preserved attic find from Norway!

Here is another one of my Mauser K98k rifles. This one is straight out of the woodwork. It was found in an attic in Norway a few years ago and has not yet been
thoroughly cleaned. What may look like rust in the photos is, in most cases, just old oil and grease. The rifle is a 100% matching Borsigwalde (code 243) K98k,
manufactured in 1940. It has both Kriegsmarine and Nordsee markings, and has an extremely low c-block serial number, number 5. It features a beautiful
deep red-brown stained laminated stock and retains its original dark blued finish on all the metal parts.

BASIC RIFLE DETAILS:

• Manufacturer: Mauser Borsigwalde (243)
• Production Year: 1940
• Serial Number: 5 (c-block)
• Barrel Code: 300 39 RU
• Waffenamt: WaA 26
• Finish: Original dark blued finish
• Stock: Original deep red-brown stained laminated stock
• Buttplate: Early flat type
• Matching Numbers: 100%
• Special Markings: Kriegsmarine (Eagle with M on buttstock)
• Nordsee Number (Takedown Disc): N 26299 k
• Other Notes: No grooves for front sight hood

It definitely needs a good clean and some light maintenance, but I wanted to share this diamond in the rough before doing any work on it. Hope you guys like it!

P.S. More detailed photos will follow shortly.

Best regards from Norway!

 

[a j s]

Very desirable 243,please show more close up photos

 

[Herk1994]

You gotta slow down chef you’re gonna break this forum with these beautiful rifles. This is another I’ve not seen before. Single digit….. and a KM rifle….. dang that’s sweet. I am glad you’ve found the forum to share these, welcome.

 

[Batteriechef]

Here are some detail shots of the receiver

 

[Batteriechef]

Very desirable 243,please show more close up photos

New photos added!

You gotta slow down chef you’re gonna break this forum with these beautiful rifles. This is another I’ve not seen before. Single digit….. and a KM rifle….. dang that’s sweet. I am glad you’ve found the forum to share these, welcome.

Haha, sorry Thank you, I'm glad I found you guys as well!

 

[mauser202]

Sweet MB!

 

[Batteriechef]

Thank you!

 

[Wulfmann]

Drop dead gorgeous
If I got jealous this would have me green with envy.

 

[Batteriechef]

 

[Batteriechef]

Drop dead gorgeous
If I got jealous this would have me green with envy.

Thank you! I'm happy to hear you liked the rifle that much!

 

[Batteriechef]

 

[Batteriechef]

 

[hopdevil]

I just cried. How do you top that rifle?

Hate to ask, but can you show the stock markings? Great pics!

US value about $6500-7000?

 

[Batteriechef]

 

[Batteriechef]

I just cried. How do you top that rifle?

US value about $6500-7000?

Thank you so much!

Wow! Would that really be the value of a rifle like this in the us?!
Think I paid the equivalent of $250-300

 

[corifleman]

The lack of wear on this rifle is incredible.

 

[corifleman]

Think I paid the equivalent of $250-300

Want to make $50?

 

[Bob in OHIO]

So, I recommend no cleaning, none. Yes, there are great guns but those still untouched from 1945 are even rarer.

If there’s “bees wax” like material between the wood and the action that’s a huge positive for untouched…

 

[Batteriechef]

 

[Batteriechef]

The lack of wear on this rifle is incredible.

Thank you! I guess the KM Mauser's were more prompt to rust than wear! Are there many Nordsee rifles out there?

Want to make $50?

Hahaha

So, I recommend no cleaning, none. Yes, there are great guns but those still untouched from 1945 are even rarer.

If there’s “bees wax” like material between the wood and the action that’s a huge positive for untouched…

Really! Well then I'm glad I did not get that far! But I should probably put a little oil on it or not? A light coat of oil to prevent rust, like Ballistol?