K98 ID please

[Redhorse]

Gentlemen,my K98 came in the mail today and I have a
question,on the top of the reciever it is marked 27 and
under that 1940.I would like to know who made it if possible
Serial is 298* and the waffenaupts are all over it.Thanks
Redhorse

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[Badger]

Hello ...

27 = B. Geipel GmbH, Waffenfabrik Erma Efurt

A full list of German codes and most WaA's can be referenced in the following Milsurps Knowledge Library entry:

"Das Heereswaffenamt" (Detailed Listing of German WaA Markings and Codes)


Regards,
Badger

[Redhorse]

Thanks Badger,Muchly appreciated.