Nice and clean with markings and the cross hatched underside bolt handle. The rifle was made in much smaller numbers than the Gew or K98 rifles and most were found in units of Cavalry, Pioneers, Artillery, and to a lesser extent ‘Storm Troopers’. These are exceedingly difficult Bolts to find. While they last! This is the first.223(family) Mauser bolt I have seen that appears to have been manufactured with this bolt face. Have seen a few conversions on single shot rifles. There is not a serial number on the underside of the bolt handle and I have no other parts (if they exist) of the rifle this may have been installed in.
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Mauser 98k rifle build
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The Karabiner 98k 'Mauser' (often abbreviated 'K98k' or 'Kar98k') was adopted in the mid 1930s and would be the most common infantry rifle in service within the German Army during World War II. The design was based on developed from the Karabiner 98b, one of carbines developed from the Model 1898 mentioned before. The K98k was first adopted by the Wehrmacht in 1935 to be the standard rifle, with many older versions being converted and shortened as well as the design itself entering production. Made by Gewehren begrenzt
In the name K98k, the first 'K' stands for karabiner (carbine) and the second 'k' for kurz (short). The '98' is derived from the earlier rifle's year of adoption (1898), though the carbine itself was adopted in 1935. The K98k is often confused as being the earlier Model 98 design; however, there are notable differences between them. The easiest to spot are its shorter length, and bent, rather than straight bolt handle. Less obvious are that it has different, simpler sights, and that is was a 'universal rifle' for all parts of the Heer rather than having both Carbine and full length versions. The rifle has a bolt-action and uses 7.92 x 57 mm rounds (referred to as 8 mm Mauser). It has an effective range of about 700 metres, but when fitted with a high-quality scope, its range increases to 1,000 metres. The K98k has a 5 round internal magazine and is loaded from 5 round stripper clips that are inserted into a slot in front of the opened bolt and pushed into the magazine with the thumb. The empty stripper clip is then ejected from the gun when the bolt is pushed forward into position. A trench magazine was also produced that could be attached to the bottom of the internal magazine by removing the floor plate, increasing capacity to 20 rounds, though it still required loading with 5 round stripper clips. Over 14 million of these rifles were produced by various manufacturers. However, this number includes versions of the rifle other than the K98k. From 1950 to 1965, Yugoslavia produced a near-carbon copy of the K98k called the Model 1948, which differed only from the German rifle in that it had the shorter bolt-action of the Model 1924 series of Mauser rifles. In addition, in 1953, the Spanish were manufacturing a slightly modified version, but with a straight bolt handle.
Added info of Kar. 98k
![]() Max range : 2700 m Effective range : 400 - 500 m Rise speed of bullet : 755m/s shots per minutes : 10 naboi/min Barrel :caliber 7,92mm. ![]()
Bolt: four-tact, slide-rotary, has 3 locking-lugs, two by the front of bolt – bolted in vertical position; and one locking-lug by the bolt sleeve, bolted vertically. Bolt has wide extractor mounted on special ring. In the bolt body are two slots that carry away gas in case of cartridge rupture. The bolt was bent approximately 90 degrees, but it was also seen with the straight bolt. Some have speculated that the straight bolt rifles were made using stocks of old style straight bolts from the first war, and that these rifles were primarily issued to rear area troops. There is some disagreement on that since; some photographic proof does exist showing some front line troops with the straight bolt rifle.
Clip : Standard takes 5 bullets Trigger mechanism : Lock's : 1 2 3 1- locked 2- locked but you can reload rifle 3- ready to fire
Sold for: $1,230.03
Make: dou (Waffen Werke, Brunn, Bystrica) Waffen Werke Bystrica is located in Slovakia and is the sister factory to Waffen Werke Brunn in Czechoslovakia.
Model: K98
Serial Number: 8658
Year of Manufacture: 1944
Caliber: 8mm Mauser (7.92X57mm)
Action Type: Bolt Action with Internal Magazine
Markings: There is no visible import mark. The top of the receiver is marked with a Nazi Waffenamt Eagle over “WaA A80”, the factory code “dou” and the year “44”. The left side of the receiver is marked “Mod. 98”. The bolt handle, rear of the bolt body, safety lever (faded), top rear of the bolt body (faded) and barrel are marked with the serial number “8658”. The magazine plate, nose cap and barrel band and are marked “8958”. The barrel is also marked with a Nazi Eagle over Swastika, “M”, “E”, a triangle, “dou” and with two faded inspection stamps Eagle over “180”. The underside of the bolt handle is marked with an inspection stamp that is faded. The tang in front of the magazine is marked “byf” and with an inspection stamp. The sling well is marked “B” and “H”.
Barrel Length: Approximately 24”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a hooded, inverted “V” post. The rear sight is a sliding “V” notched sight elevator marked from “1 – 20”.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The two piece hardwood stock has a pistol grip, sling well, sling pass through, metal nose cap, barrel band with sling loop, through bolt, domed washer and metal butt plate. The stock has various small scrapes and scratches. There are compression marks under the stock. There is a thin hairline crack in front of the magazine. The LOP measures 13” from the front of the trigger to the back of the butt plate. The stock rates in about Very Good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original, except the bolt body was refinished.
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is deep. There is light erosion near the muzzle.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 85% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows the beginning of a brown patina. The front of the barrel, front sight band and hood show light scratches and fading. There are several small marks on the receiver. The bolt release lever and bolt body do not match the finish of the rifle. The stock metal shows wear and the butt plate also shows some corrosion. The screw heads are intact. The markings are deep. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle.
Box, Paperwork& Accessories: This rifle comes with a leather sling that is marked “MADE IN / GEMANY” on the inside. It show light wear and is in Very Good to Fine condition.
Our Assessment: This German Mauser K98 was made at the Waffen Werke Bystrica factory which was located in Slovakia during WWII. The rifle has clear Nazi marks and does not have Russian Capture marks. This rifle is ideal for the Military Surplus or WWII collector. Nazi marked k98 rifles are nowhere near as common as the used to be back in the “good old days”, so If you don’t have one, get one.
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