Hello, I bought my very first Kar98k last Sunday ! I am more than happy with it, it's a 1938 S/147. All parts match, including barrel channel, stock, bolt, action, etc...BUT it's a KNM (Norwegian Navy) capture rifle. I read somewhere that Norwegian Army and Air Force Mausers were re-chambered in 7,62 m/m after the war, whereas Navy Mausers retained their German calibre. This said, how can I be sure of that ? There's no "7,62 m/m" stamp on the barrel. And what are those stamps on the barrel, once the barrel channel removed ? What do you think about my rifle ? Your advices would be very welcome ! Thank you in advance.
Norwegian Navy Capture Kar98k - information needed, please
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ElmerKeith
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If it were barreled in 30-06 there would be a half moon notch below the "1938" in the front part of the receiver.
What shape does the front sight have. Is it like a roof or has it a flat top and does the rear sight have a V-notch or U-notch?
What shape does the front sight have. Is it like a roof or has it a flat top and does the rear sight have a V-notch or U-notch?
Hello Elmerkeith, well there's no half-moon cutaway near the "1938" marking ; the rear sight is V-shaped, and the front one is exactly the same than the one on the attached picture. It has also the last two digits of the serial number, in this case "53" for "7253". I am wondering about the calibre because I purchased a box of 7,92 X 57 ammo, and the ball seems to large to enter the barrel from the "wrong side" (don't laugh, please 
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agalland
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I am wondering about the calibre because I purchased a box of 7,92 X 57 ammo, and the ball seems to large to enter the barrel from the "wrong side" (don't laugh, please
If I am understanding you correctly your concern is that the bullet does not fit fully into the end of the barrel....?
It SHOULD NOT slide all the way up to the case neck. There SHOULD BE about 1/4" of the bullet exposed.
If in fact it would slide all the way in till it was up against the brass you would have a "shot out"(stovepipe) barrel which would be highly undesireable, or you would have a smaller calibre such as a 7.62 but it would be identifiable by other means also.
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I agree that the rifle is in the original chambering. The 30-06 conversions had a cut out (half moon) to accomodate the new cartridge - this rifle lacks that cut out. They also marked the conversions 30-06 where this still has the 7,92 marking on the barrel.
I have never seen a Navy capture rifle. Very nice!
If you still have concerns bring it to a gunsmith and he can use go/no go guages and eliviate any worries you may have. I the gunsmith is a friend it probably won't cost a penny.
Nice rifle and fairly early in production.
I have never seen a Navy capture rifle. Very nice!
If you still have concerns bring it to a gunsmith and he can use go/no go guages and eliviate any worries you may have. I the gunsmith is a friend it probably won't cost a penny.
Nice rifle and fairly early in production.
Platzpatrone
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Hello !
My K.N.M. Steyr (660) of 1940 is in 8x57IS.
Actually, thanks to your question .... I've discovered what K.N.M. mean
Cheers,
Thierry
My K.N.M. Steyr (660) of 1940 is in 8x57IS.
Actually, thanks to your question .... I've discovered what K.N.M. mean
Cheers,
Thierry
this is very easy, even though pic of receiver ring show's barrel ring 7,91 marking meaning still 8mm. when they RE-BARREL the rifles they stamp "KAL 7,62 m/m" so if the barrel still has the original factory serial as the receiver, it still has its original 8mm barrel. also the 30-06 stripper clip alt NOT cut into the receiver is another clue.
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vaughn
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