Unknown k98 sight hood ? Need infos

[Brunomauser44]

Hi guy’s , got these sight hood in a parts lot recently , they are almost identical in shape/size of a ww2 k98 hood . However they have like a cut or an opening on top of them ? Anyone knows on what rifle they belong ? Appart from a k98 or a m43 never saw a mauser with front sight cut for hood. Any help appreciated thanks

 

[PatickD]

I have seen this style on G/K43 rifles. Not sure the significance. They have been on captured post war refurb guns.

Of course yours looks smaller than a K43 hood. Not sure…

 

[mrfarb]

These are Israeli hoods, at least that was the story in the 80’s.

 

[DaveDavis]

Yes / absolutely Israeli sight hoods

 

[Pat]

Intriguing. Was it done to cast light on the top of the front sight blade for a better sight picture?

 

[Stan]

Intriguing. Was it done to cast light on the top of the front sight blade for a better sight picture?

Most likely the reason. There are modern versions of this for Marlins, Winchesters and others, often used in conjunction with a fiber optic front sight.

 

[Brunomauser44]

These are Israeli hoods, at least that was the story in the 80’s.

So there is two variations ? The rivet pinned ones and these ?

 

[DaveDavis]

yes