Well, I'm not sure as I can't make them out, even blowing the pic up.

In our German section (click here) of the Milsurp Knowledge Libraryicon, we have an entry for an earlier dated Oberndorf.

1939 Code 42 K98kicon (Karabiner 98) Rifle
(Mfg in 1940 by Mauser Werke AG, Oberndorf a/N)

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1939 Code 42 K98k Rifle (211 picture virtual tour ... click here)
In the same spot on it, there are the classic WaA655 stamps for Mauser Werke AG, Oberndorf a/N. When I get a chance, I'll get out Law's book and see if he shows anything under the 1942 manufacturing date.



Somebody must have loved the piece, as I noticed it SOLD this afternoon.

Regards,
Badger