Hey everybody, i shot my kar 98k for accuracy today, and i have both good and bad news. I need an honest opinion in regards to pros and cons of both and what you would choose if you could only have one. I currently live in the northern ireland and im very limited in regards to what i can own. Mauser kar 98 8mm bolt action rifle marked danzig 19 for. Girls frontline mauser kar98k 18 scale figure please note that photos shown may differ from the final product. Collecting and shooting the military surplus rifle 2006 sur page 2 of 17. The karabiner 98k is a controlledfeed boltaction rifle based on the mauser m98 system. Rifle this is the standard shoulder weapon of the german army and is very similar to the m1903 rifle used in the american army. If you enjoy classic adult novels, then lustybooks is perfect for you.
Turk mausers are large ring mausers whose barrel shank has the diameter of small ring mauser so they arent the best choice for customization. Backbone of the whermacht german k98k rifle, 193445. There is a nice mauser 98 karbine with an interesting wwii history, except that it doesnt have any dirty bird markings, no nazi stamps. The 19081918 kar 98 is currently called a kar 98az as a collectors designation to distinguish it from its predecessors. Collecting and shooting the military surplus rifle 2006. The straight bolt handle found on the gewehr 98 bolt was replaced. The first of a three part series, this book covers preworld war two development and production of the mauser 98k series of rifles. Feel free to post comments, corrections, or insight into the book here.
M1948 series mauser short rifles the next yugoslav postwar production rifle was the 7. Want to know is this rifle be more collectable than k98k or 98k kreigsmodell. Sauer only produced roughly 7,00 kar 98s for sale by fmzguns. Its interesting that it took so many years for a book like this to come along. Recently i visited a gun dealer asking about getting into shooting. We would suggest you consider an m24, a peacetime mauser karbine, considered by some experts to be technically superior to hitlers mausers. We are proud to be the authors and publishers of what we think are the best books available on the k98k service rifle from ww2, and we set this website up to sell our books to the public. The difference between a german kar98k and a yugoslavian. You can now find these and other books through our astore. Originally, this was intended to be 1 book, but due to the immense amount of information.
I prefer the 98k myself because their shorter barrels are less unwieldy. Kar 98a erfurt 1917 8mm mauser with bayonet and scabbard, looks like its got a clean bore, nice stock and the leather sling and l for sale by cj daley on gunsamerica 907056654. Let me know if you want to see more pictures or have any questions. Mauser 98k, model 98, and all its varients the firearms. Paintwork is done partially by hand and therefore final products may vary. The karabiner 98k was a controlledfeed boltaction rifle based on the mauser m 98 system. The main reason i ask this was because i didnt use the sniper rifles all too much in the beta and i wanted to know what was the case with the kar 98k. Fn mauser rifles, arming belgium and the world, by anthony vanderlinden, is the only book devoted to the history, models, variations, contracts, and accessories of the mauser rifles and carbines built by fabrique nationale and belgian arsenals. I was wondering what the value of a registered with papers german mauser kar 98k 7. The karabiner 98 kurz often abbreviated kar98k, k98, or k98k was a bolt action rifle. K98k i dont know why i thought that it was obvious, but youre right, it was notthe are several variants of the kar 98 a, b, m, k. Mauser bolt rifles by ludwig olson military mauser rifles of the world by robt.
During world war ii, the soviet union captured millions of mauser karabiner 98k rifles and refurbished them in various arms. A collectors guide to the development and production of the german k98k service rifle from 1939 1944. The straight bolt handle found on the gewehr 98 bolt had been replaced by a turneddown bolt handle on the karabiner 98k. It is complete with a cleaning rod and brown leather sling. Sauer only produced roughly 7,00 kar 98s making this a unique find. Rifle stock and forend parts for mauser for sale ebay. The mauser oberndorf chapter covers all of the commercial models based on the model 98 action including the standardmodell, banner mausers, contract rifles. Becuase ive research mauser rifles for almost 15 years and the only time ive heard of an extended magazine being used is the rare 20 round trencher magazine that was tested with the older. Like it was said earlier, the ring is a bolt take down disc. It also investigates the kar 98k, which was still in frontline use with wehrmacht troops in 1945, saw use with mexican and yugoslavian forces, and even played a role in the 1990s balkan conflicts in the hands of snipers.
This change made it easier to rapidly operate the bolt. You put the firing pin in that hole, and push down and rotate the safety block to disassemble the bolt. The rifle itself has no import marks and the inspection marks feature. Unlike a lot of other books out there, this one contains a great deal of original research as well as stunning photography. Karabiner 98k volume ii 2 book set third party press. Having by now properly tried out a range of mausers from just about first to last m1871 to fnisraeli k98k the amount of progress over nearly a century is indicated by the fact that i was able to insert an extratall k98k foresight blade in the m1871 for 100meter target shooting. A good bore, a good crown, and a nice stock is worth more than an abused and faded example of former greatness. Just added a mauser kar 98k to the collection the high road. Mauser rifles 1933 to 1945 the nazi period this forum is dedicated to the discussion of mauser rifles used from 1933 to 1945. This forum is dedicated to the discussion of mauser rifles used from 1933 to 1945.
Gun stores usually have better prices than gun shows but prices have greatly increased the past few years. German kar 98a mauser erfurt 1917 ref reference library. I was wondering what the value of a registered with papers. Order mauser kar98a parts from numrich providing parts, accessories, and schematics since 1950.
Mauser bayonet bar on a gewehr 98 the first bayonet for the m1898 rifle was the long, slender m1898 quillback bayonet. Jan 12, 2016 i was wondering what the value of a registered with papers german mauser kar 98k 7. Jun 16, 2016 the difference between a german kar98k and a yugoslavian m48 mauser rifle mike b. The heavy recoil and foot long muzzle flash from these modified carbines lead to a suspension of production in 1905. Recently, a question was raised about mauserberlins production of the so called dual coded rifles, that began in late 1941 and ended in 1943, the same year mauserberlin dropped carbine kar. I think you got a pretty good deal even id only semi matching. Mauser kar 98 rifle pin by paolo marzioli mauser sniper. But in equal condition, id prefer a mauser but if ammo is a concern id lean towards a mosin. The serial numbers for this mauser are all matching and are number 3182. Kar 98k mauser values gun and game the friendliest gun. During world war ii, on the battlefields of western europe, italy and north africa, the american m1 garand rifle faced off against the german mauser karabiner 98 kurz kar 98k in a bloody fight to the finish between two worthy opponents. Backbone of the whermacht german k98k rifle, 193445 law, richard on. Many of the firms that place these ads offer to handselect certain receiver codes for a fee.
This bayonet gets its name from the round spine that runs the length of the blade, like the quill of a feather. Extensive bibliography listing all the books, articles and foreign sources to date. The book includes detailed production analysis using factory documents whenever possible, including over 200 pages on mauser oberndorf alone. Open to trades on interesting m1s, will trade up or down. After 2003, the mauser karabiner 98k rifle along with the mosinnagant, the leeenfield and the yugoslavian m48 was encountered in iraq by us and allied forces with iraqi insurgents making use of the karabiner 98k and other boltaction rifles alongside more modern infantry weapons like the ak47 series rifles and the sks carbine. These are similar to the midwar 194243 german mauser kar. Aug 02, 2017 today we take a look at a german mauser variant that personally we find very interesting. A 1944 production rc mauser with a dried out stock is going to be a pile of shit compared to a prewar mint condition mosin. For sale wwii german kar 98k mauser rifle bolt action. Mauser rifles 1870 to 1918 the imperial era this forum is dedicated to the discussion of mauser rifles used from 1870 until 1918. Everything about mauser bolt rifles is here and to know and understand mauser rifles is to understand all rifles.
These include the stamped cup butt plate and a standard german style 98k bayonet. Today we take a look at a german mauser variant that personally we find very interesting. Gun boards forum has a good kar 98k section of threads. Lets say for example that the new rifle is available in two modes. Whereas the first book is the endall book ever printed on the k98 mauser, this book does not follow up with the same type of painstakingly researched data. German kar 98a mauser erfurt 1917 ref featured products. For sale or trade wwii german kar 98k mauser rifle. Included are 5 pieces of metal shells which server as magazine for bbs and which the guns during fire will throw out. Mauser bolt rifles abebooks abebooks shop for books. I version without disassembling disc holes and also without fingergroove. Mauser kar 98k bolt action rifle without firing pin. Becuase ive research mauser rifles for almost 15 years and the only time ive heard of an extended magazine being used is the rare 20 round trencher magazine that was tested. The difference between a german kar98k and a yugoslavian m48 mauser rifle mike b.
This forum is dedicated to the karabiner 98k volume i book. Lustybooks features large collection of premium sex stories and vintage ebooks from a variety of authors. Third edition, second printing third edition, second printing. A collectors guide to the development and production. Production of military mausers was resumed in germany during the mid 1930s when hitler disregarded the versailles treaty. Lately, ive seen a number of ads for surplus mauser kar.
This model is the short rifle issued to cavalry, assault troops and other special purpose troops needing a handier weapon. German kar 98a carbine rifles collectors source, military collectibles online thanks. With some of the recents posts i was thinking it might be nice to have a list of books about mausers. In all, the book is composed of 586 pages a nd more than pictures. How many of you would buy a brand new mauser kar 98k. I thought this would be a good subject for discussion, so examination of known examples follow. Replica of mauser model kar98k with stock in wood imitation, metal barrel body and a metal internal mechanism. Fn mauser rifles, arming belgium and the world fn mauser rifles, arming belgium and the world, by anthony vanderlinden, is the only book devoted to the history, models, variations, contracts, and accessories of the mauser rifles and carbines built by fabrique nationale and belgian arsenals. The serial numbers for sauer mausers ranged from 478 to 7656. Kar98a erfurt 1917 8mm mauser with bayonet and scabbard, looks like its got a clean bore, nice stock and the leather sling and leather frog are in great condition. Originally, this was intended to be 1 book, but due to the immense amount of information available over 910 pages, the volume was split into 2. With the adoption of the new 8mm s cartridge in 1903 all of these carbines were modified for the new round. Nice mauser just for your information, here is a picture of a typical mauser stock.
Mauser just decided to start again the production of the leggendary rifle. This is a really nice mauser carbine, but i just dont have room for it anymore. Buy a nonnazi mauser k98 before these are all gone too. Make offer large ring mauser k98 k98 sporter hunting rifle wood stock short action finding mauser stock and forend parts if you have a mauser rifle, then you might need a new rifle stock or forend part to keep it in optimum working condition. For sale wwii german kar 98k mauser rifle cmp forums. The straight bolt handle found on the gewehr 98 bolt was replaced by a turneddown bolt handle on the karabiner 98k.
It explores the full range of mauser rifles, beginning with the hugely successful gew 98, which entered service in the time of the kaiser, provided the basis for the us springfield m1903 and equipped combatants such as the south african boers. The kar 98az remained in service with elements of the german military, police and some paramilitary organisations right through to the end of world war ii with no changes to its siderail marking of kar 98. Paul mauser his life, company, and handgun development 1838 1914 after over 6 years of research from original archival material comes the book. Karabiner 98k volume 2 a bruce karem, michael steves on. I thoroughly agree with the two previous contributors. The difference between a german kar98k and a yugoslavian m48.
Dec 29, 2010 m1948 series mauser short rifles the next yugoslav postwar production rifle was the 7. Mauser military rifles of the world gun digest books, 2006. This is the standard shoulder weapon of the german army and is very similar to the m1903 rifle used in the american army. The k98 bayonet was a standard issue item and was accompanied by a bayonet frog to be worn on the reverse left side of the. Mauser 98k, model 98, and all its varients page 2 the. The chapter on mauser oberndorf is filled with a vast array of documents. The karabiner 98k was derived from earlier rifles, namely the mauser. We have parts, accessories and schematics for your firearm needs. During this period, mauser produced a large quantity of model 98k carbines for germany and standardmodell mauser short rifles for export. The butt has a small brass plate on the right side with the number 27.
The german gewehr 98k infantry rifle was a capable and refined military boltaction rifle design. This is an apolitical forum for discussions on the axis nations and related topics hosted by the axis history factbook in cooperation with christian ankerstjernes panzerworld and christoph awenders ww2 day by day. Originally, this was intended to be 1 book, but due to the immense amount of information available over 910 pages, the volume was split into 2 books, which are sold together as a set. Mauser kar 98 8mm bolt action rifle marked danzig 19 this kar 98 8mm caliber rifle features. The bayonet types for the rifle mauser m1898, which are presented here are only the most common and main groups that the german bayonets can be divided into.