Jun 08, 2010  WWII Mauser Serial Number Tracking Does anyone know of a web site or forum we a person can look up, by serial number, history on a Model 98 Mauser? Thanks folks. Unfortunately, because we have rather strict gun laws here I have to keep my k98 at a gun club would you believe? I'll get it out when I'm next away from work and get some photos to you. Thanks for your reply anyhow.

I'm no Mauser expert, but it looks as tho you have a WWII era rifle, the Krauts used a code to identify which factory made it, (I believe Mauser was 'byf') You should also see a 'Waffenampt' stamp, which is an eagle over a Swastika, that was the acceptance stamp for issue to the armed forces. These 81 year old eyes don't see as well as they once did, but I could make out a '41' stamp on the receiver, that most likely is the year of manufacture. Being an early war year, it is likely very well made, and the parts are all polished, unlike late war models. (We Krauts are proud of our workmanship!) That rifle, assuming the bore and action is good and well cared for, is worth serious money to a collector.

All the German ammo, as far as I know, used corrosive, (Mercuric) primers, which is very hard on all components, if not cleaned/flushed with water and bore cleaner, and then lightly oiled after firing. (In that regard, the Japs were smart, as most of their early rifles had chrome-plated bores and bolt faces, which were resistant to primer fouling. An old friend of mine. The breakfast club movie download. Who had served as a Marine in the South Pacific gave me a 7.7 Arisaka he had brought back from the war. It had sat outside, in his garage, for over 30 years, and the bore was so bad you couldn't see thru it!

Believe it or not, 2 or 3 cleaning patches, and a brass bore brush later, the bore was pristine! You should see how that old rifle still shoots!) As the War progressed, the Germans could no longer get and use brass cases for their rifle ammo, and had to resort to using mild steel for the ammo cases. This was harder on all the action components, as even the bullets later contained whatever was available. I'm sure there are many more well-versed martial arms collectors/members on the Forum, who will be able to give you better info, my knowledge on these is limited. I'm no Mauser expert, but it looks as tho you have a WWII era rifle, the Krauts used a code to identify which factory made it, (I believe Mauser was 'byf') You should also see a 'Waffenampt' stamp, which is an eagle over a Swastika, that was the acceptance stamp for issue to the armed forces. These 81 year old eyes don't see as well as they once did, but I could make out a '41' stamp on the receiver, that most likely is the year of manufacture. Being an early war year, it is likely very well made, and the parts are all polished, unlike late war models.

(We Krauts are proud of our workmanship!) That rifle, assuming the bore and action is good and well cared for, is worth serious money to a collector. Free download mp3 dwitasari tapi bukan aku. All the German ammo, as far as I know, used corrosive, (Mercuric) primers, which is very hard on all components, if not cleaned/flushed with water and bore cleaner, and then lightly oiled after firing.