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My guess is this is a Mauser Berlin finished K98k circa 1943 with a partially scrubbed receiver. Would like to see a crisp picture of the top of the receiver which should have a top centered E/26 final acceptance. B.

Yes the turret rifle serial will be stamped on the ring or lip of front scope ring assy., and the SSR/LSR rifle serial will be stamped on the base.

Interesting East German build of a thick side wall bcd45. Image was sent to me from Jon and was in the Lockhoven archive.

Georg, this rifle is available for trade. Bob Landies has this rifle. Bob is a dedicated Oberndorf collector if you get my point. B.

I wanted to get this up for discussion as I am assuming will be controversial. Not making any calls on this one for now. This is the same rifle thats in the Senich book. Also these are cell phone pics so excuse the quality. And of course the stock has been cleaned and bleached - typical old...

First up is a bolt from a byf44 'c' block rifle. Images used with permission of original poster.

Ok this will be a sticky and will be helpful to document bad and fake serial numbers. With the forgeries getting better over time, this will be useful to log the various techniques.

Thanks Ryan and Georg, much appreciated.

Atilla, thanks for the data but we need more individual data. Regards, Bruce

Any idea guys - German manufactured but which country and period?

Its totally up to you. I still have a few non-repaired duffle cut rifles in my collection. Maybe one day I'll get to it but not a priority. B/

You have a really nice original Mauser Oberndorf late 1937 with an early laminated stock. Rig is totally original. While not mint, its in nice as found condition. A very nice collectable K98k! Also, the duffle cut does not detract from the value. That's my opinion. As long as the cut is...

Georg, send over high res and I will adapt as needed in InDesign. B.

Unique RM rework and interesting "reversion". Georg, if possible would like to put this in Volume IV. PM me.

This rifle is actually detailed in Volume IIA. I likely was the buyer but I sold it (likely to forum member) some years ago. The rifle being in the book helps but the new owner may not want to give it up. Good luck!

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If you guys want to repost that table we have no problem with that. Sorry by request will keep table off forum...

Likely first part of 2026 - at least that's the plan.

Some idiot bought that bayonet on Hibid and was astounded at that price for a common bayonet. True stupidity.

Andy, would be happy to add an updated table to include the full date range of 1934-1945. This would be included in Volume IV so would be great if we can present the expanded data range. B.