Possible SS bcd 42?

[Anzac15]

Picked up this nice bcd 42 98k yesterday. All matching except for bolt, bolt matches itself, blah blah...figured it was worth the $225 the guy was asking. Anyway, took it to the range today, got it apart for the first time tonight to clean it, and found what appears to be double 'S' runes on the bottom of the receiver. I'm normally not one to surrender to wishful thinking, and things that are normally too good to be true usually are, but these sure look like SS markings. Seller made no effort to point this out, doubt he ever took it apart. Have a look guys, tell me what you think.

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[browningautorifle]

I don't think that's where they marked them either.

[Anzac15]

I didn't think so either. Seemed like an odd place to stamp it, if that's what they are.

[browningautorifle]

I don't think so, I've seen them before, here on forum as well and they're..."Different"

[Promo]

These are sub-inspector marks, which can be commonly found on the bottom of K98k receivers. They have no connection with the SS.

[Anzac15]

Good to know....thanks.

[Anzac15]

This rifle is also serial numbered 747* with no letter suffix. Unusual, or just part of the first run for 1942?

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Bayonet lug also has a small hole drilled through it. Can't remember ever seeing that.

[browningautorifle]

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Bayonet lug also has a small hole drilled through it.

I'll bet that's for an attachment lug which allows an adapted bayonet to be fitted.

[Anzac15]

Probably! Never heard of 98ks with attachments like that.....but then again, never say never.

[browningautorifle]

Possibly. Except he has the same hole in his...