Possibly a VERY RARE Mauser K98k Rifle – Unfinished Portuguese 1941 Contract M/937B Re-Issued as 1942 German byf K98k
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Such rifles are often referred to as having a "Ghost" receiver by we collectors. There are also similar Mauser O/aN production rifles with "Ghost receivers" as well. I have a Mauser Standard Modell in the B 70K range. Rifle is overall 99% condition. If one looks closely at the receiver ring, the "Ghost" of what it was formerly stamped as (prior to the receiver being "scrubbed" and Mauser "Banner" applied), the "Ghost" of S42 | 1937 can be discerned. There may be various reasons for Mauser O/aN doing this. I have read one account of Mauser having produced too many K98ks during that time in excess of that allowed under the Treaty of Versailles. Thus, the receivers were scrubbed and reused for behoerden M98s...
Mauserguy85
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Really cool
Batteriechef
Active member
I'm glad you enjoyed the rifle! Thank you so much for the warm welcome!
Thank you so much, and thanks for the welcome!
Yes, I guess this was a pretty good deal on my end, and I'm so glad I decided to make the purchase!
Thank you so much, I really appreciate that!
Thank you so much!
I'm happy to hear you enjoyed the rifle and the photos. Thank you!
Thank you!
Now that's a fantastic term for such a receiver, I really like it. "Ghost receiver" – I will definitely remember that, very cool! Hm, that's very interesting! Thanks for the additional information! I'd never heard of these "ghost receiver" rifles before I started looking into this one after finding the remnants of the crest. I have read a little bit about other types of "conversions" etc., but this was a first – and it's very exciting! For instance, I do have an SS Gewehr conversion rifle with a shortened Gew.98 stock without finger grooves. Unfortunately, it's a Norwegian K98k F1 conversion rifle and therefore has a lot of mixed parts. But the stock is beautiful and features several Totenkopf skull proof markings.
Thanks again!
Thank you!
Batteriechef
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It seems you are inferring this remains in 8X57 Mauser caliber and was not converted to 3006. Is that correct?
$400.00 so basically what breakfast cost at a Bergen hotel?
Beautiful K98k thanks for sharing
Have you visited the Gneisenau turret?
That's correct, this rifle never saw Norwegian military service, and it is still in its original caliber (7.92x57).
It would have been a shame if that had been the case and it had been "destroyed," remarked, or even worse, rechambered to .30-06!
I think you might get a coffee for $400 these days, but it might be decaf. I'm not sure what the rates are now. Thank you so much, and thanks for the good laugh!
I actually haven’t visited the Gneisenau turret yet, and I’m a bit ashamed to admit that.
Best regards from Norway
joryfreeburg
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One of the cooler rifles that I have seen posted here in a while…… Congrats
Batteriechef
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Thank you so much!
I hear you, it would probably be best to use another lesser example for shooting now that I know what I have. The thing is, that's why I bought it, ha ha ha.
I guess I have to look for another one again. Not a bad problem to have I guess.
Thank you so much!
Austin MAc
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Beautiful stock, and very cool rifle!
Batteriechef
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I like it a lotthanks for sharing! As you can tell the forum loves rifles that are a little odd!
Thank you!
I love every single honest Mauser rifle, whether mint or heavily used, but I must say I agree with you guys that the odd rifles just have that sprinkle of something extra, making them even more interesting. This has really sparked a deeper interest in this kind of thing for me.
Thank you, and thanks for the warm welcome!
Thank you! That's a great observation, I actually missed that detail at first glance!
Thank you so much!
I actually haven’t visited the Gneisenau turret yet, and I’m a bit ashamed to admit that.
Batteriechef
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I actually have my own German coastal artillery battery from the Second World War... If that makes it better 
But I must admit, I'm still a bit ashamed 
And it's not even that far away 
But I must admit, I'm still a bit ashamed And it's not even that far away I am sure everyone would like to know more about having your own coastal battery and of course photos of said batteryI actually have my own German coastal artillery battery from the Second World War... If that makes it better
That just sounds amazing
MountainGew
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The stock is insanely crisp, so goooooood. What a cool and stunningly rare example
Batteriechef
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Thank you!
Yes, I could certainly do that if anyone wants to see. But I would probably have to start another thread in the off-topic section of the forum in that case.
Thank you so much!
I'm falling more and more in love with this rifle the more I look at it, and I'm happy to hear that so many of you experts appreciate it as much as I do! I still can't believe my luck with this piece of mystery history!
