Kriegsmarine K98k (243)

**Replace** · 07-15-2019, 05:31 PM

Hi,

New K98k for my display - all matching numbers.
Nice condition Kriegsmarine K98K - 243 (Mauser, Borsigwalde) 1940, WaA26, Ostsee marking.
Kriegsmarine stamp faint, but there - stamps in wood tend to become faint over time(especially exposed to moisture).

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**Replace** · 07-15-2019, 05:33 PM

...more photos.

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**PRE** · 07-16-2019, 02:57 AM

Neat rifle. The wood has definitely been sanded, which wears stamps down much faster and more harshly than moisture over time.

**mauser9** · 07-16-2019, 05:37 AM

Agree with PRE for sure on the stock. From what I see though the metal looks quite good and untouched. How about that sling? Is the buckle stamped L&F by the way? Got a 243 "H" army issuance myself. Your gun is very nice looking. Hope your bore is good.

**Anderson** · 07-16-2019, 11:13 AM

Very nice looking rifle and even better with the KM connection. Bit of a shame someone felt the need to sand and varnish the stock, but years ago I made the same mistake, thinking I was making an improvement. Having a sling is a bonus, quite costly to buy period ones these days.

**BlackCat1982** · 07-16-2019, 11:21 AM

Nice tidy rifle, I would hazard a guess that the sling is also original but whether it is marked or not we shall see.

**Replace** · 07-16-2019, 11:43 AM

Thanks for the good comments

I like the overall look of this rifle - nice and clean.
...and quite costly - paid more than twice what I paid for the last K98k.

The sling is original, and in good condition - marked L&F.

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**mauser9** · 07-16-2019, 02:07 PM

Nice sling and in good shape. Originals can run around $100-150 over here. Not surprised you paid more for this one. Untouched 98ks quickly grabbed up by collectors these days.