*German, WW2, Mod.98 (K98) Mauser Bolt Action Rifle, Dated 1943, by Gustloff Werke (bcd) with Sling, Deactivated*
7.92mm Cal, Serial number 2992
Measures approx: 110.2cm overall, barrel length 24″
Marked on the barrel: Eagle, bcd, 43
On June 21st, 1935, the German Wehrmacht officially selected the Karabiner 98k (abbreviated as “kurz,” meaning “short”) as its standard service rifle, a role it maintained throughout World War II. This bolt-action rifle, chambered in 8mm Mauser (7.92 x 57), features an internal 5-round magazine.
The top of the receiver is marked with the German war time manufacturers code “bcd” for production by Gustloff Werke, a major manufacturer that had their K98k assembly plant at Weimar. They were well known for using forced labor, especially later in the war. The left receiver wall is marked “Mod. 98”. It is serial numbered “2992 q”. It is numbered 2992 on the stock and in electro-pencil on the bolt, the magazine, the trigger guard and the sight (overwriting some other numbers). Numerous waffenamts throughout.
*Condition*
The Rifle is in excellent condition and is a great find. Deactivated with working bolt action, and moving trigger. The metal surfaces retains great original blue finish with an excellent patina on the wood surfaces. The stock is fine with numerous small dings and dents. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.
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