Hello guys, new to the group and was seeking information on a k98 rifle that was passed down to me. It has been in our family since my great grandfather brought it back in WW2. I plan to keep it as it’s a family heirloom. I see that the large marking do show that it came from Steyre and was manufactured in 1943. The serial #6262 is imprinted on every part except the bolt #9366 which from my understanding is common with take homes as they took the bolts out on the way home and just grabbed from the pile afterwards. Any information on this rifle would be much appreciated!!! Thank you!
K98 Rifle BNZ 43
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heavy_mech
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I like it! I'll hold for a few but I think you'll hear some interesting information soon enough.
Interesting that the bolt body has a different number but the safety is 6262. Are any of the other bolt parts marked?
Interesting that the bolt body has a different number but the safety is 6262. Are any of the other bolt parts marked?
heavy_mech
RKI- Reasonably Knowledgable Individual
No dot after the bnz. No top final. Unserialed bolt collar. AU sheild bnz/1 barrel marking.
I haven’t disassembled the bolt yet. Should there be other markings on it as well? What other pictures would you like I can post more.
Is there supposed to be a dot after Bnz? Also not sure what No top final. Sorry this weapon system and markings are all foreign to me haha
Thanks hale, pretty interesting stuff, what determines it to be an SS contract rifle?
AN-94
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The lack of a WaA623 acceptance stamp above the bnz code on the top of the receiver. Wehrmacht accepted rifles will have it, SS contract rifles will not.
hale1940
Canadian Fabio
The ‘au’ on the barrel is steel lot code. The barrel was manufactured by Steyr, see the ‘bnz 1’ in a shield.
The receiver, as well as many of the other metal components, were manufactured at Gusen subcamp of Mauthausen KL.
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Leaf-blowing gooback
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Welcome aboard, & unlike a recent Gen Z refugee from Facebook who stumbled-in here, we're very glad to hear this:
"I plan to keep it as it’s a family heirloom".
Regarding the above scheme, we offer kudos & much good Karma, etc.
The native archives here are full of info, so an invitation to learn is hereby extended.
There are more links than these 2, so do enjoy the journey:
www.k98kforum.com
www.k98kforum.com
"I plan to keep it as it’s a family heirloom".
Regarding the above scheme, we offer kudos & much good Karma, etc.
The native archives here are full of info, so an invitation to learn is hereby extended.
There are more links than these 2, so do enjoy the journey:
SS contract
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Welcome aboard, & unlike a recent Gen Z refugee from Facebook who stumbled-in here, we're very glad to hear this:
"I plan to keep it as it’s a family heirloom".
Regarding the above scheme, we offer kudos & much good Karma, etc.
The native archives here are full of info, so an invitation to learn is hereby extended.
There are more links than these 2, so do enjoy the journey:
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Awesome thank you so much, yes the rifle has been passed down a few times in our family, I’m the only one in this generation who has passed military experience “USMC 2007-2011” ramadi Iraq 2008, and southern Helmand 2009-2010. So I had the Honor of receiving this rifle. Don’t worry it’s not going to be shot or cleaned or sold off, great piece of history.
heavy_mech
RKI- Reasonably Knowledgable Individual
This is correct. There are other 'tells' including not having a suffix, no hint of a serial on the bolt collar and while that of itself isn't definitive, taken in context we can assume as much. There are many others but you haven't given us enough photos.
heavy_mech
RKI- Reasonably Knowledgable Individual
I thought this possible, but don't have nearly the expertise you do. Interesting to hear you call that.
heavy_mech
RKI- Reasonably Knowledgable Individual
Thanks. I wanted to wait and see what happened.
I can't be the only one who thinks it's cool to let the guessing game play out.... Hump jobs are the best for that
Awesome take, I can send more pictures to help you as well as the others out