Matching Erfurt 1909 Kar98 #751a (Photo Update)

OnlyMil

OnlyMil

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This is the first ever Imperial German firearm I ever owned. I posted it originally a little over three years ago: All-Matching 1909 Erfurt Kar98a but the photos left something to be desired. I've since upgraded my photography setup and have revisited this rifle to do it justice. I'm happy to now share these updated photos here with you all.

Nothing too crazy about this rifle overall. It is matching and in nice shape for it's age. 1909 was a low production year for Erfurt on the Kar98. This example is not unit marked in any way. Typical pre-war "type 1" walnut stock with no grasping grooves or take-down disc. Non-stylized "Kar98" font. Original blue turning to brown patina on the exposed parts. Original in-the-white bolt. I suspect that at some point in the rifle's life it was used as a sort of sport shooter. There are pieces of old cloth underneath the mid-band and the handguard. I'm guessing sometime between 1920 and 1960? Possibly to aid the bedding for better accuracy, although I haven't shot this rifle to find out.

The only addition I've made since my last post on this rifle is the addition of an original Kar98 muzzle cover that I picked up from a poorly labeled Gunbroker listing last year for $20.

Here is the data sheet™:
Receiver: 751a
Barre:l 751a (KR 11)
Front Sight: 51
Rear Sight Base: 51
Rear Sight: 51
Bolt Release: 51
Trigger Sear: 51
Front Barrel Band - Lower Assembly: 51
Front Barrel Band - Upper Assembly: 51
Stacking Swivel Retainer: 51
Stacking Swivel: 51
Lower Barrel Band: 51
Trigger Guard: 751
Trigger Guard Screws: 51, 51
Floor Plate: 51
Follower: 51
Stock: 751
Stock Channel: 751
Handguard: 751
Buttplate: BLANK (worn off)
Bayonet Lug: 51 (5 is worn)
Bolt body: 751a
Safety: 51
Cocking Piece: 51
Bolt shroud: 51
Firing Pin: 51
Extractor: 51

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That's a great photo spread Alex. Makes the rifle look so much better when you take the time and photograph it well.
 
That's a sweet prewar Erfurt, your photography setup and photos are outstanding and really do this rifle justice!
 
joryfreeburg said:
Nice Kar 98….. I would let it make itself into my safe LOL…. I really like the prewar Kar’s
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Thanks Jory!! More high praise in my book :ROFLMAO:
The Germans sure knew how to work magic on a nice piece of walnut.

AN-94 said:
That's a sweet prewar Erfurt, your photography setup and photos are outstanding and really do this rifle justice!
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Thanks Steve!! I appreciate it. I've been working on improving my setup and photography skills for a couple of years now.
 
Glad to see this one again, Alex! Outstanding Kar, and i'll echo everyone else's sentiments, your photos are top notch. You get the subject in the right lighting, which is the hardest part.
 
PrayingMantis said:
Glad to see this one again, Alex! Outstanding Kar, and i'll echo everyone else's sentiments, your photos are top notch. You get the subject in the right lighting, which is the hardest part.
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Thank you Cyrus!! Appreciate the kind words & feedback.
 
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