Help with markings?

AndrewGordon said:
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Yep, that's the pattern for Oberndorf rifles. They were a bit special and did their own thing. Basically it's <year> <barrel maker> <lot number> where the year is two digits, the maker is two letters, and the lot number is however many numbers are needed
 
Dohlen was the blank provider, the maker is usually identified by the waffenamt, - only a few steel suppliers actually finished barrels, Ruhrstahl most commonly encountered, some of the occupied firms (Dutch specifically) may have been an exception. Edlestahl may also be a slight exception doing both (finishing on a small scale- big blank supplier though...)
 
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Good info. Wish I could read mine. Under the wood line and hate to mess with it. 1940 Borsigwalde.
 
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There's really nothing to it. 98 action rifles are pretty low stakes when it comes to disassembling them. Just make sure to use a proper hollow-ground screwdriver that fits (i.e. isn't loose in the slot) for taking it down, and don't be a gorilla. It's pretty much two screws (four if the locking screws are there), a band spring, and sliding the bands off and you've got the action out of the stock.
 
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Cyrano4747 said:
I mean, in fairness, I make it a policy not to believe anything I read on facebook either. Someone could post that water is wet and I'd seek some outside verification.
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I know lol, I'm just messing with him. It's always good to get second opinions. People post some random made up sh!t about 98k's and perpetuate nonsense on social media groups.
 
this is a “Mauser safe space”, we might tease you but would NEVER advise you or anyone else to do something that would hurt your rifle. if you know that you are ‘all thumbs’ mechanically, then find some in-person help. the members here are spread around the world, if you don’t already know someone near you, let us know where your are, someone will offer to help. (we like to meet & look at & talk 98ks)
 
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