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ww2freak Is my mauser k98 matching or... 06-10-2010, 06:54 PM
fndrbass19 it doesn't sound like it is,... 06-10-2010, 07:05 PM
ww2freak I'll see what I can do but I... 06-10-2010, 07:11 PM
fndrbass19 it sounds like the barrel and... 06-10-2010, 07:25 PM
kar98k it' a Russian Capture. it is... 06-10-2010, 07:50 PM
ww2freak How do you know it's a... 06-10-2010, 08:00 PM
kar98k everything mismatching is a... 06-10-2010, 08:08 PM
ww2freak You are right. I bet it is a... 06-10-2010, 08:36 PM
kar98k there were multiple little... 06-10-2010, 08:41 PM
ww2freak There is no x marking on the... 06-10-2010, 08:44 PM
kar98k again, glad to help. that... 06-10-2010, 08:51 PM
ww2freak It is really interesting to... 06-10-2010, 08:55 PM
Sarge Occasionaly the RC X is on... 06-11-2010, 03:38 AM
ww2freak Thanks for the info Sarge13! ... 06-11-2010, 05:55 PM
madcratebuilder Or Yugo. Most of the Yugo... 06-13-2010, 09:17 AM
Sarge Read the thread! His rifle... 06-14-2010, 12:53 AM
madcratebuilder I agree, my comment was the... 06-14-2010, 07:14 AM
OxfordAndy I don't know much about ax 41... 06-14-2010, 11:01 AM
ww2freak Thanks for the extra... 06-14-2010, 02:57 PM
kar98k even the updated version is... 06-14-2010, 04:22 PM
Aragorn243 I just bought it on kar98k's... 06-14-2010, 04:27 PM
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    Quote Originally Posted by ww2freak View Post
    There is no x marking on the receiver but after reviewing the information you have told me, I believe that it is a Russianicon capture k98k. Thanks a lot. YOur knowledge has really helped me.
    again, glad to help.

    that star is more than likely a Soviet stamp. 2 of my RCs have diamonds with the number 3 in them on the stocks and those are Russian stamps
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    It is really interesting to learn about the history of these guns. I think that's why I enjoy them as much as I do. Your mausers sound pretty cool. I just started collecting these military surplus guns about a year ago and I never plan on turning back. There's always something you can learn when it comes to these things. Once again, I really greatly appreciate the help

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    Occasionaly the RC X is on the bbl between the rear sight & the rec.
    Also occasionaly there is no RC X. However the ser nr on the left side of the butt makes it an RC.
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    Thanks for the info Sarge13! It's very much appreciated.

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    However the ser nr on the left side of the butt makes it an RC.
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    Or Yugoicon. Most of the Yugo Mod98's well have a crest roll stamped and the plant number. A few well not have the crest or plant ID, just scrubbed with a few dirty birds on them, some matched, some not.

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    Read the thread! His rifle does NOT match any of your criteria for a Yugoicon!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sarge13 View Post
    Read the thread! His rifle does NOT match any of your criteria for a Yugoicon!
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    I agree, my comment was the Yugo also has the serial number on the left side.

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    I don't know much about ax 41 but on my byf 41 the serial number is on the left side of the receiver ring. I thibnk this was the standard place to put them.

    According to Richard D Law's book "Backbone of the Wehrmacht", the WaA for 1941 Erma rifles is WaA280 - WaA655 was the Mauser Oberndorf number up to 1942.

    If you can get a copy (and I'd recommend it!) check out p.172.

    As far as I know rifles with a serial number stamped into the left side of the stock are/tend to be RC?

    On the "original" stocks I've seen any WaA/Germanicon stamps are on the right side of the stock in a line "aft" of the stock disc with the WaA and sometimes the arm designation letter (depending on year of manufacture), never a serial number.

    On an ax41 there may be the serial number stamped into the bottom of the stock.

    The butt plate is the other place where I'd expect a matching serial number...and possibly a sub-contractors ident/WaA....bpr41 is a common "supplier".

    Anything that is not WaA280 is, IMHO probably not original to the rifle.

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    Thanks for the extra information you guys. I just might have to get a copy of that book OxfordAndy

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    Quote Originally Posted by ww2freak View Post
    Thanks for the extra information you guys. I just might have to get a copy of that book OxfordAndy
    even the updated version is old and there are a lot of mistakes in it but BBOTW is a good book for the Mauser 98k collector
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