Yugo 98's lineage

[paladin601]

Is there any way of telling the lineage of a K98k mauser that has been redone by the Yugo's, say by machinist hallmarks etc?

TIA

 

[jbmauser]

There may be markings on the underside of the receiver that may help with identifying the maker. Sometimes waffenamts or even the reciever code are faintly visible if the receiver wasn't scrubbed too hard.

Take it out of the stock and photograph any markings.

 

[mike webb]

If it still has the original German barrel the barrel code can give some clues as well as any WaA still visible on the bolt or action. Like JB says, take it out of the stock and take pics of any markings in the steel.

 

[paladin601]

here are some pictures, not much help, seem well scrubbed. I looked in Laws book and it didn't help me, but I am far from a expert.

http://postimg.org/image/xyq5ps4wt/

http://postimg.org/image/gmpt4cbfh/

http://postimg.org/image/gmpt4cbfh/

http://postimg.org/image/ux3ytkh5p/

http://s6.postimg.org/nv617ddk0/K98k_markings_011.jpg

 

[mike webb]

The serial number on the right side receiver is Yugo. The WaA 26 is either Borsigwalde or Berlin-Lubecker. Not sure if the WaA 26 was used by any other makers.

 

[paladin601]

have you ever seen the number "31" stamped on the right side of the recoil lug like that?