After looking closer at the picture of the top of the reciever it is marked 135 byf thanks for pointing that out! Mauser k98 byf 1943 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
now I know what rear sight I need to get!.

Quote Originally Posted by vintage hunter View Post
Buy the gun not the story. Personally I don't believe it.If that were my dad that brought the rifle back and it had been in the family all these years I surely would'nt sell it for a measily $350. In fact, Bill Gates would'nt have enough money to buy it. BTW, a byf 43 should have waffenampt 135, a laminated stock and IIRC a cupped butt plate.


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Thanks for the ingfo guys! good or bad its all good, i found this link if anyone is interested thanks to vintage hunter he pressed me to look around thought it was informative! maybe someone can use it as follows,
detailed_listing_of_german_waa_markings_and_codes

135 sure enough! as follows 135 byf K98kicon, P08,P38, MP44partsMauserwerke Oberndorf(NW)1941 – 45
good cross refference information! covers alot of info.

Quote Originally Posted by Brian Dickicon View Post
They made them at Mauser Oberndorf with walnut too in 1943. They weren't all laminated. It should have a cupped buttplate.