Inherited Bringback S42/G - Looking for info

[FNGDeeOGee]

Hi All, recently inherited this S42/G Kar98 and was just looking to learn a little more about it and what I might insure it for. From what I have been able to find so far, this is a 1935 Kar98 made by Mauser Oberndorf, but beyond that I am clueless. Grandpa never really talked about the war much so the story of it is unknown to me. I do know that he brought it and a few others back when he came home after the war. It appears to be all numbers matching and in fairly good shape considering its life and age. It lived in a rifle bag while in his possession but is now in a climate controlled safe thankfully. I am including as many markings as I could find but they seem to be endless. Any additional information would be appreciated and I can post more pictures if requested. TIA

 

[Bigdibbs88]

The info you’ve stated is correct. It’s a very nice rifle . It doesn’t seem that you’re asking for advice, but the less you do the better. Light oil on the metal every so often, leave the stock alone, and the biggest- which it sounds like you already have- proper storage.

 

[RyanE]

Nice G date. Very well used, but looks honest. The repair on the bottom of the stock is very common on well used early rifles. It's one reason these flat buttplates were abandoned.

 

[AN-94]

It's not everyday that a matching S/42G falls into your lap and that one sure looks good. As already mentioned, just some light oil on the metal and a good cleaning of the bore is all you need to do on this one, leave the wood well enough alone. As for additional information, Mauser Oberndorf produced around 155,000 K98ks in 1935, yours is towards the end of 1935 being a "n" block. K98ks were serialized from 1-9999 with a suffix added after 9999 so 9999 >1a-9999a and so on. So your rifle is the 147,911nth serialized by Mauser Oberndorf. You can also see the transition between waffenamt inspection teams by the mix of box stamps (K167) and E/63 stamps. Check the reference thread to compare yours to.

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[Peter S]

It's not everyday that a matching S/42G falls into your lap and that one sure looks good. As already mentioned, just some light oil on the metal and a good cleaning of the bore is all you need to do on this one, leave the wood well enough alone. As for additional information, Mauser Oberndorf produced around 155,000 K98ks in 1935, yours is towards the end of 1935 being a "n" block. K98ks were serialized from 1-9999 with a suffix added after 9999 so 9999 >1a-9999a and so on. So your rifle is the 147,911nth serialized by Mauser Oberndorf. You can also see the transition between waffenamt inspection teams by the mix of box stamps (K167) and E/63 stamps. Check the reference thread to compare yours to.

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It's actually a "p" block not an "n". This is part of a chart from the Luger forum illustrating the lettering suffixes used by Mauser.

 

[Nobody]

Very nice rifle, FNG.

 

[AN-94]

It's actually a "p" block not an "n". This is part of a chart from the Luger forum illustrating the lettering suffixes used by Mauser.

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Thanks for that, that's a really useful chart! Sure teaches me for only glancing at the suffix

 

[a j s]

You have a very nice G date,mine also has the Toe repair.

 

[joryfreeburg]

Very nice original G date MO. Its a very desirable rifle in its current original matching configuration. Congratulations

 

[RavenOps]

Handsome rifle.

 

[FNGDeeOGee]

Thanks for all the additional info guys! I hope to keep it looking nice for years to come.

 

[Pete R.]

You are a lucky man, i love it! You asked about value for insurance purposes, my humble opinion would put a 2,000 plus value on your rifle. Others here know more than I and will hopefully chime in on their value opinion. Beautiful rifle!

 

[johnstanley]

Thats a lovely rifle and family heirloom. I love the quality of those early 98k's

 

[Warrior1354]

Unfortunately, two thousand dollars is pretty low for this rifle. If I found such a rifle at a show for that price tag. I would probably whip out my wallet pretty quick. So I would double that price. These are quite the scarce rifle to locate in today's market. Watching auctions, going to the shows, gunbroker, etc. You just don't see many nice matching S/42G 98ks come up for sale.

Also if you could find more information on your grandfather's service record. And, possibly locate the capture paperwork for this 98k. Factors like this make the price go up even more. Thank you for sharing this rifle with us as well.

 

[FNGDeeOGee]

Unfortunately, two thousand dollars is pretty low for this rifle. If I found such a rifle at a show for that price tag. I would probably whip out my wallet pretty quick. So I would double that price. These are quite the scarce rifle to locate in today's market. Watching auctions, going to the shows, gunbroker, etc. You just don't see many nice matching S/42G 98ks come up for sale.

Also if you could find more information on your grandfather's service record. And, possibly locate the capture paperwork for this 98k. Factors like this make the price go up even more. Thank you for sharing this rifle with us as well.

Thanks so much for the extra info on value. I am pretty sure I have all of his service records, and will have to see about the capture paperwork. Once I locate that I will add it to the post for anyone interested!

 

[joryfreeburg]

Thanks so much for the extra info on value. I am pretty sure I have all of his service records, and will have to see about the capture paperwork. Once I locate that I will add it to the post for anyone interested!

Most here would be interested in the extra information…. Again congrats on the great piece

 

[mauser202]

Great piece of history from your Granddad. As stated very desirable, uncommon rifle to find matching. IMO the wear and repair add to the appeal. A true combat used survivor. Definitely agree that its value is well North of 2k.

 

[PizzaBert]

props to your grandfather for keeping this rifle in such great shape for all these years. The S/42G is one of the more rare and coveted variants.

 

[Herk1994]

Let me not only congratulate you on your beautiful rifle, but also commend you for your willingness to gather/preserve your grandfather’s service records. Very well done, and I am very happy for you and your family to have such records.

If a guy could own just one 98k you have it right there, and especially if you find capture papers.