Synopsis:

This high condition Hungarian G98/40 is a WWII military rifle, manufactured in 1944 by FEG for the German military, chambered in 8mm, with matching numbers and a late war laminated stock, closely modeled after the German K98k.

Description:

Standard configuration Hungarian G98/40 World War II military rifle made at the FEG factory in Hungary in 1944, closely modeled after the German K98k, with nearly identical front and rear sights to simplify training and reissue. The top of the receiver is marked "jhv/44" the wartime code for the Hungarian FEG factory and 44 for the year of manufacture. The left receiver side wall is marked "G 98/40" and the left side of the receiver and barrel have the large German Eagle testing proof. Matching numbers on the bayonet lug, front barrel band, barrel, rear sight, receiver, bolt/associated components, trigger housing, floorplate, and laminated stock that is also marked with a large "jhv" and a double set of E/WaA173 acceptances.

Condition:

Near EXC, bright original salt blue finish, except for the front barrel band (matte finish, arguably re-dipped), with sharp edge wear in expected locations. Floorplate and trigger guard with generalized fading/toning but no suggestion of touch-up. Comparable condition laminated stock with scattered handling marks and dings, the serial number and jhv marking on the lower spine deeply impressed. Bright bore with storage grease. Correct manual mechanics. A great looking and all-matching Hungarian FEG G 98/40 late WWII German military rifle with the desirable laminated stock.