German 98 Mauser 8mm WWII Yugo Repo 98/48 30 in Rebarrel Good C&R OK Fair Bore 6 Waffenamts & M98 Stamp Laminated Stock Matching 3 Waffenamts

This listing is for the exact rifle in the photos. Here is a rifle that switched sides in World War II. Yugoslav partisans captured the retreating Nazi Army’s 98 rifles. In 1946, Zastava Arms plant set up shop in Kragujevac refurbishing and reissuing said rifles for the Yugoslavian Army. Barrel is importer stamped on its right side. Most of the German markings were obliterated, with Preduzece 44 stamped on the left side receiver and the Yugoslavian crest on the breech ring. M98 on receiver’s left side; Waffenamts on the bayonet stud cap, on the upper band, under the rear sight and thrice on the floorplate area; byf code on the floorplate; numbers on the band, sights [includes an S42G stamp]; and likely internal markings are German. The balance are Zastava, Yugoslav, including the serial numbers. Receiver, bolt, floorplate, and cartouches are all Yugo re-numbers. None of the German numbers match. This rifle is nowhere stamped 98/44 like the later 1950s guns were. Manufacturer was Nazi Germany’s Military Complex, principally Mauser-Werke. Type is 98 Bolt Action Mauser Rifle. Chambering is 7.92 x 57, 8mm Mauser caliber. Construction is entirely steel metal, with original issue dark stained walnut stock and elm barrel guard. Barrel is arsenal rebarrel 30 inch, 4 groove 1:9 right hand. Sights are welded block front with steel blade insert, and calibrated 2000 meter military rear. Bayonet lug cap is slotted and threaded for an 18 inch, .200 diameter rod, that is Not included. Magazine is internal box 5 round with removable, not detachable, floor plate. Safety is 3 position cowl mounted. Trigger is .262 smooth face, pulls two stage at 6 pound vicinity with minimal felt creep. Buttstock length of pull is 13 3/8 inches, with a 3/4 inch right hand cast. Weight empty is 8 pounds 10 ounces with center of gravity at the breech face; with 49 inch overall length. Finish is arsenal reblue, with clear lettering. Surface detractions are moderate, principally stock scouring and toning and freckling to the metal finish. We rate this rifle as Good condition, but photos ought to suffice for our distinguished shoppers to judge finish grade for themselves. Bore shows etchy texture in the rifling grooves from firing corrosive primed ammunition. Lands are strong, however; and chamber and mechanism are both bright and clear. We have not completely disassembled for full degreasing. Inside receiver and cartridge follower show very little use. From its condition, we estimate this rifle’s barrel was fired fewer than 500 times. Replacement pricing on German Mausers often approaches the $1,000 mark. We’re offering the Long Barreled 98 / 48 in the photos, however, for only $ 339.00. Definitely C&R Eligible. Deduct 2% if payment is with USPS Money order & not credit card. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> NEVER buy a gun for someone else, that’s like a felony straw purchase. $20 shipping lower 48; $60 AK, Guam, HI, PR, UPS Ground or USPS Priority fully insured. NO AMEX NO PAYPAL. MC/Visa/Discover/USPS MO paid orders shipped ASAP. 7 day hold on checks. FFL ok by fax, e-mail or mail, please ask your dealer to put your name and Gun Brand on there. 7 day money back on used, BUT no return / refund on New, layaway, or ammo. We do not pay transfer fees or return shipping. Lay-away 20% down, balance in 90 days. Phone hours 8:00 – 5:00 CST Mon - Fri CST. Local pickup OK. Robertson Trading Post 117 Front Street PO Box 365 Henderson, Tennessee 38340 We Buy, Sell, or Trade. We always have, since 1952.