German 98K Mauser 8mm WWII Yugo Repo 98/48 Good C&R OK Fair Bore 4 Waffenamts & Mod. 98 Stamp Walnut Stock Splice Matching Bolt & Receiver Renumbers

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 98K 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. Mod. 98 on receiver’s left side, Waffenamts on the bolt release, inside bolt handle, on the bayonet lug cap face, and likely internal markings are German. The balance are Zastava, Yugoslav, including the serial numbers. Receiver and bolt are matching numbers; but the bolt release, lower band and floor plate are mismatched. Floorplate and stock do not bear any numbers. This rifle is nowhere stamped 98/44 like the later1950s guns were. Manufacturer was Nazi Germany’s Military Complex, principally Mauser-Werke. Type is 98K Bolt Action Mauser Rifle. Chambering is 7.92 x 57, 8mm Mauser caliber. Construction is entirely steel metal, with original issue walnut stock and barrel guard, no cartouches visible. Note that the stock has a well executed German splice job on its left side pistol grip. Barrel is 24 inch, 4 groove 1:9 right hand. Sights are welded band front with steel blade insert, and calibrated 2000 meter military rear. Bayonet lug cap is slotted and threaded for a 12 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 43 5/8 overall length. Finish is gun metal gray, with clear lettering and substantial amounts of blue remaining. Surface detractions are moderate to extensive, then. We rate this rifle as Good condition, but photos ought to suffice for our distinguished shoppers to judge finish grade for themselves. Bore has strong rifling lands, with moderately etchy grooves. Chamber and mechanism are otherwise 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 was fired fewer than 500 times. Replacement pricing on German Mausers often approaches the $1,000 mark. We’re offering the 98 / 48 in the photos, however, for only $ 319.00. 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.