Destroyed and missing waffenamt markings.

[Cookiman233]

Hey guys, I’m looking at picking up what is advertised as a 1938 243 Borsigalde but my experience with 98k rifles is extremely limited. I was curious about the waffenamt markings as some are destroyed while others are not, and one piece seems to be missing markings that it should have.

I’ve attached some images and I’m hoping someone could share their knowledge and let me know what the deal is with this rifle. Thanks!

 

[racerlee]

It looks like a Romanian/Balkan captured K98. I believe it's got a CAI import stamp on the barrel.

 

[Cookiman233]

I figured it was a capture, but what tells you Romanian/Balkan capture? Would there be any additional markings under the wood to indicate it’s history?

It looks like a Romanian/Balkan captured K98. I believe it's got a CAI import stamp on the barrel.

 

[Zeppelin5000]

I second Romanian capture. Romanian captures are usually peened to hell.

 

[harry potter]

I had a number of those as well that I have since disposed of. Some were surprisingly well matching and had good barrel. Just didn't fit well with where i wanted to take my collection.

 

[Phantom Man]

If you really want to restore it you can get the stamps from Germany or Switzerland. Then you need a capable person to do it. The purists gate keepers hate to hear things like this then they may have no problem enjoying Jay Leno's restored cars.
Many were made and you can also move to the next one.

 

[swjXE]

I wouldn't waste the money on this sadly defaced rifle. Save it until something truly collectable comes along that brings you joy and pride of ownership.

 

[wolfgolf96]

Typically Romanian capture rifles are defaced in a constant style as mention above. Also the finish on these rifles are almost not existent. This one has a little more than most. Seems like they were polished and cleaned often with a substance that would strip the blue overtime.