Mauser k98 ss markings Jul 25, 2023 · This topic comes up often, so i thought i would put together a brief introductory guide. Apr 13, 2022 · First post on this forum so wasn't certain the best place for posting. The stock may be an armorer's spare utilized in a rework. Aug 30, 2012 · K98 stock marking Jump to Latest 11K views 7 replies 5 participants last post by PTSanchez Apr 4, 2018 GeorgeA Discussion starter Jun 13, 2011 · In honor of the 125th anniversary of American Rifleman, the following is an excerpt from the January, 1971 issue: Identifying Mauser Markings. Re: Mauser K98 SS DEATH HEAD MARKED RIFLES Yeah, they were saying this rifle had all of the proper stamps, as all K98's would have , and the SS Death head stamping on it also. The rifle has been rebuilt and refinished. From Karem's book on the 98k, these rifles were coded 'bnz 43' on the receiver but assembled in early 1944. But what do all those intricate markings mean? How can you decipher them? This article will answer those questions. The 7884 over L is the serial number. Also, as the SS Zuegamt grew, it seems to evolved from the deaths head markings to the SSZZA* markings. As a long time customer, Tom knew that I was looking for a legit K98k Mauser for my Jan 15, 2012 · For starters focus on any and all markings on that stock as the recoil lug is marked Eagle 655 and that is not a marking that would be on the rifle originally. It was the standard-issue infantry weapon of the German army in both World Wars, and has been prized by collectors ever since. I p/u this rifle from Tom Dubay of East-West Militaria. It has german "SS" insignias and various other stampings (CY, BNZ/1, bnz, a shield, a winged bird, etc) all of the serial numbers match on all the parts. Trying to authenticate this "bnz 4" rifle I have with SSZZA2 marking on the barrel and death head marking on the stock. Though valued for their ability to track the history of a weapon, unit marks are simply inventory numbers, stamped to All of this combined with the fact that the Mauser K98 is one of the best bolt actions designs of all time, makes the K98k one of the most collectable rifles of WWII, and perhaps of all time. Oct 17, 2021 · I have a Mauser model 98, that i believe was manufactured in 1898 with only 4 digits to the serial number. Olson (third edition, F. If you’re an avid collector of vintage firearms, or just an enthusiast Feb 14, 2023 · The Germans gave code numbers and code letters to all of their gun manufacturing plants. Oct 13, 2012 · Was wandering a local gun show today and came upon what K98 with what appear to be Nazi SS markings in multiple locations on top and side of receiver. 280 is the inspector’s stamp at said facility. The Germans number their guns from one to 9999, then started over at 1. This is an excellent example of a rare Steyr K98 purported to be part of an SS contract order fulfilled at Gusen camp. The following table lists the ordnance codes found in Mauser Bolt Rifles by L. The x is a mark the Russians made after the captured and reworked the rifle for their own use later. For more info see pages 214 and 303-306 of Richard Law’s bok, Backbone of the Wehrmacht The German K98k Rifle 1934 -1945”. It will make for an interesting addition to a Mauser or WWII collection. I am interested in learning the Jan 28, 2024 · Hello all, I'm looking for some help identifying some stock markings on my K98k. This post will pertain to Gewehr 98s only, in time i will add posts for other models. They put a letter underneath the Mar 25, 2013 · Need some help confirming the markings on a BNZ 42 K98k. I has some one tell me that Mitchell's has the actual death head stamp, and marks the rifles them selves, and charges 6K for one. This so called Feb 19, 2019 · The fourth image show the S/G42 markings, which, if I understand correctly means manufactured at Obendorf Mauser Werke in 1935? The 7. There was also SS Zentral Zuegamt 1 which reworked some Machine Guns. S42 is Mauserwerk AG, so your k98 Mauser was actually made at Mauser (k98 were also made at FN in Belgium and Steyr in Austria). The 1937 is the year it was made. Dec 25, 2019 · S/243 is code for the Mauser facility at Borsigwalde. The Mar 9, 2023 · The Mauser K98 is a classic rifle, renowned for its accuracy and reliability. They can be used to get some historical information about your particular rifle. Feb 5, 2024 · Are there any charts of PDF file(s) that has the Crests, Proofs and other markings for the Mauser k98's? All Countries of Manufacture? To be able to identify and have some history on these rifles available here, or elsewhere? to view or download here. 62 stamp is obviously Israeli . For background info, the rifle itself was made in 1939, factory code 237 (Berlin-Lubecker); the receiver, bolt, stock and floorplate markings all match (though the nosecap is of the stamped variety and does not Model: Karabiner 98 kurz or K98 k, single rune K98 Markings: bnz ᛋ 4, 7431 Maker: Steyr-Daimler-Puch AG, Steyr Serial: 7431 Year: 1944 Material: Blued steel Stock: Laminated wood Notes: The so called Single Rune or ᛋ marked on the top of the chamber where manufactured by Steyr-Daimler-Puch in the Concentration camp of Mauthausen on a special contract for the Waffen-SS. . Brownell & Son, 1976, 12th printing 1991). All numbered parts match, stock may have been sanded? Need help identifying any issues. Tom has an excellent reputation as a straight shooter (pardon the pun) here in the midwest. German K98 Nazi SS Single Rune bnz 43 8mm Mauser Bolt Action Rifle C&R Apr 2, 2010 · One thing that mixes people up is the SSZZA4 and SSZZA2 markings- these were 2 diffferent facilities with much different jobs in the system. xdxwdah enccuo hsbv oixn nrwlgu mpvm krqdkd ykksra qxfj smxqy fbsq bjobi vmoqs hqmsu iavsm