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Seller's Inventory #: 230177

Category - Mauser Rifles - Military - Military Rifles - German

Category
Mauser Rifles - Military
Military Rifles - German

World War 2 THIRD REICH German MAUSER “42” Code “1939” Dated Model 98 Rifle German Third Reich 8mm Infantry Rifle

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World War 2 THIRD REICH German MAUSER “42” Code “1939” Dated Model 98 Rifle

German Third Reich 8mm Infantry Rifle

Here we present a C&R Third Reich German Mauser “42” Code “1939” Dated Model 98 Rifle manufactured in 1939. In 1898 the German Army purchased a Mauser design, the Model 98, which incorporated improvements introduced in earlier models. The weapon was originally chambered for the Patrone 88 and officially entered German service as the Gew. 98 on April 5, 1898. This remains by far the most successful of the Mauser designs, helped by the onset of two world wars that demanded vast numbers of rifles.

In the years between 1934 and early 1941, Mauser used a different designation code on their rifles and pistols. Interestingly, since the terms of the Treaty of Versailles only allowed the German Simson & Company to produce any of the few small arms granted Germany after World War I, arms production was done secretly at Mauser, among others. The receiver is marked “42”, which was the code for the Mauser factory. Dates were left off of the frame until about 1936 when Germany’s arms production and military activities started to be brought into the light. Waffenamt codes seen on this example were the inspection marks used on military equipment by the German Third Reich.

One has to ask, what history did this rifle see? Did it invade France or possibly Poland? Was it on the battlefield on D-Day? Here is a Model 98 that surely has some stories to tell. Manufactured at the start of World War II, this Mauser 98 bears the "42" code over the "1939" date on the receiver ring, along with Third Reich German Military inspection marks. The barrel is fitted with the standard blade and tangent sights, and matching numbers are present on multiple components.

The overall condition is good. Strong action with a smooth bolt pull. The bore has darkened but remains in good shape. Solid stock all around. Legible markings. This example is dated “1939”. German eagle proofs can be found on many parts.

This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Barrel is 24 inches.

Caliber: 8mm Mauser

Overall condition as seen in photos.

Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
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$2000

#230177
 

SOLD

Curio/Relic: Yes