Need Help m98 mauser
Article about: Recently ran upon this beautiful Mauser m98. Belongs to a friend who was told by his father that his uncle brought it back at the end of WW2. However it has been sporterized. I have had no l
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Re: Need Help m98 mauser
This is called a "banner" or "Standard Modell" 98 these were (approx.1933) Pre WWII production & It is hard to say when it was sporterized This happened to alot of bring -back 98's..This is still a sought after model by collectors ...even in the condition seen.. if the front military sight is still intact it could still be converted to original configuration..
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Re: Need Help m98 mauser
Sturmtruppe,
Thanks for the prompt response. Will keep plugging away and hopefully will get to the bottom of this weapon.
Terry
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Re: Need Help m98 mauser
The crowned letters on the receiver are german commercial proof marks.
The latin B in front of the serial number makes me suspect it's a rifle for foreign sale, it's (originally) not intended for the german army.
Jean
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