Mr. Dynamite
Senior Member
Just posting an interesting one that went through a Canadian auction house. Completed auction, I did not purchase, just reposting for interest’s sake.
https://bid.wardsauctions.com/item.aspx?i=48156216
“Mauser model Kar98K (Kruz Patrone), .8mm X 33 Short bolt action, w/ bbl length 24" [Blued finish. Fixed front and adjustable rear sights. Full wood military stock with metal butt plate. Fitted with bayonet lug and includes cleaning rod. Non-matching serial numbers. Experimental late war model. Markings include "NUR FUR KURZ PATRONE" and "8X33" on top of barrel, 'Mod. 98 byf 45", and "CJB" in a circle on top of receiver, "KURZ" on mag follower, electric pencil "2Z19" on bolt, "7878" on stock etc. Experimental rifle adapted to use the 8X33 Kurz ( short cartridge) late in WWII. Mechanically appears to function near excellent. Use, handling and storage marks to wood and metal.] serial # 100313”
https://bid.wardsauctions.com/item.aspx?i=48156216
“Mauser model Kar98K (Kruz Patrone), .8mm X 33 Short bolt action, w/ bbl length 24" [Blued finish. Fixed front and adjustable rear sights. Full wood military stock with metal butt plate. Fitted with bayonet lug and includes cleaning rod. Non-matching serial numbers. Experimental late war model. Markings include "NUR FUR KURZ PATRONE" and "8X33" on top of barrel, 'Mod. 98 byf 45", and "CJB" in a circle on top of receiver, "KURZ" on mag follower, electric pencil "2Z19" on bolt, "7878" on stock etc. Experimental rifle adapted to use the 8X33 Kurz ( short cartridge) late in WWII. Mechanically appears to function near excellent. Use, handling and storage marks to wood and metal.] serial # 100313”
