Mauser e/63 to e/655 change over question

Noxswg · May 31, 2015

Hi guys, does anyone have any information on the time frame when the Inspection proof at Mauser changed over from e/63 to e/655 ? I picked up an all matching R block 1939 code 42 rifle that has all e/63 inspection proofs except for the final stock acceptance proofs which are e/655. I'll post pics once I get a chance, but it was my understanding that this change over did not occur until 1940?

D-K · May 31, 2015

Late 1939. I had a "w" block with a mix of E63 and E655 so the transition occurred around that time.

my66coupe · May 31, 2015

Bruce sold a late double digit "aa" block that appeared to be a majority of E/655 parts. Seen here: http://www.k98kforum.com/showthread.php?16794-WTS-K98s

It's been reported as early as the U block that e/655 parts start to appear....maybe even earlier?

Stan · Jun 1, 2015

My 1939 s block has one e/655 on one of the action screws which is numbered to the rifle. Everything else is e/63.

D-K · Jun 1, 2015

Here are some pictures of the one I had showing some of the markings. Most of the rifle had the Waa or Eagle 655 markings except the bolt body, retaining screws, sight sleeve and receiver.