Barrel missing markings?

[GeeOwn]

Anyone have any thoughts on this? From all I’ve see there should be some sort of proof or code on the barrel.

All I can find is a “K-3” on the right side above the stock line and a few illegible markings on the same side below the line. A “217” (the serial number) is stamped on the bottom underside of the barrel.

This is my first k98k so any info is appreciated!

 

[BB308]

The metal around the 217 looks to have been ground or filed to me. I have no idea about the correct stamps of proofs for this, perhaps someone else will comment. Possible barrel replacement. My best guess...

 

[GeeOwn]

The metal around the 217 looks to have been ground or filed to me. I have no idea about the correct stamps of proofs for this, perhaps someone else will comment. Possible barrel replacement. My best guess...

Yeah, I was afraid of that. The stamp doesn’t look very clean either…

 

[biggymu]

Does this have the original stock? Any possible Luftwaffe connection?

 

[BB308]

If your planning to shoot it. Best to get a gun smith to check the chamber to be certain of caliber. And be sure headspace is correct. And so on. I had a barrel been rechambered for 3006 wouldn't hit a target at hundred yards twice. Never know

 

[GeeOwn]

Does this have the original stock? Any possible Luftwaffe connection?

Stock is numbered 217in the barrel channel with a few other stamps in the action/bedding area. Not much on the outside… just an “8” or “B” on top of the wrist behind the tang with a “D” and something I can’t make out on the bottom of the grip.

 

[GeeOwn]

If your planning to shoot it. Best to get a gun smith to check the chamber to be certain of caliber. And be sure headspace is correct. And so on. I had a barrel been rechambered for 3006 wouldn't hit a target at hundred yards twice. Never know

I’ll need to take it to a smith… bolt won’t close on a factory 8mm round. Hoping it’s just a dirty chamber or something simple but I’m not getting my hopes up.

 

[heavy_mech]

I’ll need to take it to a smith… bolt won’t close on a factory 8mm round. Hoping it’s just a dirty chamber or something simple but I’m not getting my hopes up.

He may need to cast the chamber with Cerrosafe to identify what exactly it is.

 

[mrfarb]

Looks like a Yugo refurb to me, definitely have it checked before you shoot it.

 

[heavy_mech]

Looks like a Yugo refurb to me, definitely have it checked before you shoot it.

I didn't recognize the markings but those 3 symbols made me think Yugo.

 

[GeeOwn]

Looks like a Yugo refurb to me, definitely have it checked before you shoot it.

After looking at some Yugo markings I think you may be on to something. Thanks for the input!

Bit of a bummer cause I was hoping the barrel was original German- that and bummed it’s not chambering.