Oops, I just realized I should have posted here. Well, here's my original post: Hey everybody, I have a Mauser K98 from 1934. I have been trying to identify it for the past year or so, and I've scoured Google with no luck at all. Well, actually I know it was made in Oberndorff or whatever it was, but that's all I can tell. Here is the problem - all of the pictures and references I have found say there should be a 3 letter code (which tells the manufacturer) and two or three numbers, which identifies the year. There is a banner Mauser logo on the top that says 1934, and it does not have the 3 letter 2 number code. Brno Model ZKK-600 Bolt Action In 7 M/M Mauser With Set Trigger Description: This rifle was produced in 1976. The rifle's serial number is 524-41369. World War II Nazi K98 Mauser 'ar/42' Code Bolt Action Rifle with Bayonet. Serial number obfuscated. So, according to all of the databases, it should be a non-military one. BUT, it has the eagle/swastika stamped on the side, as well as what I have found to be inspection approval marks on the stock and side of the barrel. There are also a lot of weird crown-type symbols stamped on the side. So what do you think this is? It doesn't match the standard military specifications for a K98, but I'm almost postitive it is. Could it be some prototype, or a rifle issued to different forces than the Wermacht or something? Any info at all that anyone could provide would be greatly greatly appreciated. I have been searching for a long time, and thought I should probably ask around on some forums. Thanks for your time, and I look forward if anyone has anything to offer! Thanks again. EDIT: I can post pics if needed. Alright, here are the pictures with descriptions! Here is a plain side view: Here is a picture from above of the bolt/reciever: Here is near the end of the barrel, where the bayonett attaches: A closeup of the bolt/surrounding area: Here is the Mauser logo that is on top of the reciever, right where the bolt slides into the barrel: This is the left-hand side of the reciever, right behind the rear-sight. You can see the eagle/swastika, but it is a bit worn. There is also a weird 'u' type logo, and I fuzzed out part of the serial number: This is also on the left-hand side of the reciever, down from where the Mauser logo is. There is a 'C' preceding the serial number here, and four letters with crowns above them; B, G, U and N: On the left-side of the reciever, back even further yet, what I've gathered to be the manufacturing plant: This is the right-side of the reciever, right behind the rear-sight. It looks like a capital 'G' with lower case 'e', 'c', and backwards 'c' inside of it. There is also the number 26: Another angle of the same thing: On top of the reciever, behind the weird 'G' logo and in front of the Masuer logo, the number '791': Also on top of the reciever, but up towards the rear sight a bit more, the letter 'S': One last picture, this time of the bottom of the butt-stock. This appears to be the letters 'byf', a sideways 'M', and three eagle/swastikas, with what looks like the phrase 'W&A 135', but I'm not sure. I again fuzzed out the serial number just in case. Telugu movie birthday mp3 songs free download. Just now, up the stock a little ways, right behind where your hand grips behind the trigger, I found a capital 'P': So I hope these pictures will help. The stamps on the stock tell who inspected it (I think), and beyond that, all I know is that it was made in 1934 in Oberndorf, so if anyone could find out any more information, like who it was used by, or what exact type of K98 it is, or anything, it would be greatly appreciated! Thanks for looking! BTW, thanks Gil, for the link! That is the most thorough list I have ever seen! None of the letters made sense for what was on my gun, though (i.e., P being on the stock, when it says it's for ammo, etc.) and most of them didn't match. Thanks, though. Hope the pictures can help. So does this mean it was built before the war, since there is no 3-letter code stamped on the reciever? ![]() But I thought WW2 didn't start until 1939. So why would all the others be stamped with the 3 letter code? ![]() And where could I find more info about the 'C' production run? Also, I bought one box of ammo, and have only fired about 9 or 12 rounds through it, but very seldom, and from now on, I think I'll give the rest of the ammo away and grease it up and preserve it like you said So out of curiosity, how much approximately do you think this rifle would be worth? Thanks again. So does this mean it was built before the war, since there is no 3-letter code stamped on the receiver?
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