prestoncohunter Posted January 30, 2018 Share #1 Posted January 30, 2018 This K98 was either brought back by one of 2 of my FILs brothers both served in Europe, we think the oldest on as we have some letters he wrote home while in Germany (he was also a bit of a scrounger). He mentions sending some things home but doesn't mention the rifle by name as he does other items. After it got home they "sporterized" the stock but at least they left the metal intact. We also have pictures of him deer hunting with it in 1948. The serials all match as well. After I gave it a through cleaning and inspection the bore is clean and pit free and action is sound, also found about half a dozen stripper clips. This one was built in 1943 and judging by the serial I would guess 1st quarter of 43. This is as we found it in the back of a locker, sadly the sling fell apart right after this picture too many years of no care and it turned to dust. It was also stored with a 1943 bayonet and it and the scabbard have matching serials. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntssurplus Posted January 30, 2018 Share #2 Posted January 30, 2018 Really cool! Thanks for sharing!Hunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundance Posted January 31, 2018 Share #3 Posted January 31, 2018 Is it maker marked? Nice rifle in any event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garandomatic Posted January 31, 2018 Share #4 Posted January 31, 2018 Very cool. I know some hate to see a sport job, but it's just what they did. I've got a soft spot for them (as long as they were done BACK THEN!) because i shot my first deer with a sporterized 03A3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prestoncohunter Posted January 31, 2018 Author Share #5 Posted January 31, 2018 sundance, yes it's byf (Oberndork am Neckar) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmanton Posted January 31, 2018 Share #6 Posted January 31, 2018 It was also common to cut the stock so it would fit in a duffel bag for the trip home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prestoncohunter Posted January 31, 2018 Author Share #7 Posted January 31, 2018 Now I understand the references to "duffel cut" pmanton. I had never put it together before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted January 31, 2018 Share #8 Posted January 31, 2018 Nice item. After living in Pennsylvania for 30 years I have come to the conclusion that it is the capitol of sporterized WW2 Mausers and any other military rifle for that matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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