Lot Of Muzzle Covers - A Few Unknown

[krukster86]

Hi, I have a Polish Wz98 - I have purchase 3 different muzzle covers for the rifle. Not one is correct.
Would you have pictures of different options and possibilities?
Thank you.

The style of muzzle cover would similar to this one:

Gew.98 Style Muzzle Protector - Country of Origin?

I picked up a Gewehr 98 style muzzle protector and was curious of the country of origin. It has no other markings other than those shown here. It was suggested that it was Swedish in the vague item description. There is a proofmark of a crown over a letter N, but it is not a Fraktur letter so...

www.k98kforum.com

Several months ago I was bidding on a nice example stamped by Kranc & Lempicki, I bowed out when the bidding went above $250. I have an example of one in “relic” condition.

 

[Rifleman68]

Hi, I have a Polish Wz98 - I have purchase 3 different muzzle covers for the rifle. Not one is correct.
Would you have pictures of different options and possibilities?
Thank you.

The style of muzzle cover would similar to this one:

Gew.98 Style Muzzle Protector - Country of Origin?

I picked up a Gewehr 98 style muzzle protector and was curious of the country of origin. It has no other markings other than those shown here. It was suggested that it was Swedish in the vague item description. There is a proofmark of a crown over a letter N, but it is not a Fraktur letter so...

www.k98kforum.com

Several months ago I was bidding on a nice example stamped by Kranc & Lempicki, I bowed out when the bidding went above $250. I have an example of one in “relic” condition.
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It's not the lefthand one as I have a similar one to that. The right hand one might hit the spot.
Appreciate the speedy reply

 

[krukster86]

It's not the lefthand one as I have a similar one to that. The right hand one might hit the spot.
Appreciate the speedy reply

Before you do so, I want to confirm, do you indeed have a Wz.98 long rifle (very similar to a Gew.98)? Or do you have a Wz.29 short rifle or K98 carbine?

The right muzzle cap is designed for the K98 carbine and Wz.29 short rifle, since they have a “winged” front sight assembly, with a special “hook” for retaining the muzzle cap.

There is an eBay seller in Poland “Lotzen123” that has a relic condition one for sale for around $80 right now.

 

[Rifleman68]

Before you do so, I want to confirm, do you indeed have a Wz.98 long rifle (very similar to a Gew.98)? Or do you have a Wz.29 short rifle or K98 carbine?

The right muzzle cap is designed for the K98 carbine and Wz.29 short rifle, since they have a “winged” front sight assembly, with a special “hook” for retaining the muzzle cap.
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There is an eBay seller in Poland “Lotzen123” that has a relic condition one for sale for around $80 right now.

Top rifle in your bottom picture.
Just looked at his page, can't find it? Lots of nice nic naks ( A Polish friend will like) thanks.
It has the Winged foresight and 3 different covers none fit.
Really appreciate your guidance.
Sean

 

[krukster86]

Top rifle in your bottom picture.
Just looked at his page, can't find it? Lots of nice nic naks ( A Polish friend will like) thanks.
It has the Winged foresight and 3 different covers none fit.
Really appreciate your guidance.
Sean

So it’s a Wz.29, not a Wz.98. Do you have photos of the 3 muzzle covers you have attempted to use? A significant number of the Polish ones that come up for sale are in relic condition, and the internals are rusted shut which could prevent them from being installed on a rifle. The only way I got a couple of mine to work is I had them soaking in Kroil for 24 hours, and then I used a large brass punch to “free” the moving parts from being rust-welded in place.

 

[Rifleman68]

So it’s a Wz.29, not a Wz.98. Do you have photos of the 3 muzzle covers you have attempted to use? A significant number of the Polish ones that come up for sale are in relic condition, and the internals are rusted shut which could prevent them from being installed on a rifle. The only way I got a couple of mine to work is I had them soaking in Kroil for 24 hours, and then I used a large brass punch to “free” the moving parts from being rust-welded in place.

I have tried to upload pictures - not having any luck. Sorry