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    Help What Do I Got Here

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    You have a German K98icon mauser. It was the standard issue of the German army during WWII. It fires a 7.92x57 (8mm) cartridge if it is in its original configuration. It was made at Mauser-Werke Oberndorf in 1939. All numbers in photos are matching witch is a plus. Every part will be numbered with the rifles serial number. Smaller parts will be marked with the last two numbers only. All parts should be marked, even every screw head. Is there an import mark on the barrel near the end on the side oppisite of the bolt handle? If so, this will deduct from value. Also the rifle has been drilled and tapped for a scope mount. It does not appear to be original to the rifle and is most likely an add on to make a hunting rifle out of it. Others will chime in on that. The WaA code for your rifle should be 63. The WaA code is the inspection number for that time period and factory. It will be found under an eagle all over the rifle. Dozens of them. I see 4 of them on the bottom of the bolt alone. The pictures are not close enough to make out the number. Hope this helps.

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    Thats not the correct stock/ handguard for a German K98icon, Columbian possibly. Not too sure about the bolt group either, looks like the #'s have been changed.

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    Good catch on the handguard. Germanicon marked rifle in what looks like a contract stock. Could be any number of South American nations or China for that matter. They were usually marked on the receivers.

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    Quote Originally Posted by vintage hunter View Post
    Not too sure about the bolt group either, looks like the #'s have been changed.
    What do you think is wrong with the bolt? Renumbered? If so I doubt it as only the bolt handle looks like it may have been ground at some point. The other parts look fine because they are on a raised crown of metal and it would be very dificult to grind these without removing alot of metal and changing the appearance of the part. Also the number style looks fine. Just my opinion.

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    The bolt body and shroud are the only parts of the bolt that look messed with. I can see what appear to be file marks where the numbers are. The surrounding metal has a smoother finish.

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    I do see what you mean about the filing or grinding marks. Both peices are marked with double Nazi proof marks. I would not think that they would be correct for the rifle as most double proof bolts were made at concentration camps and thus the need for more strict controls. Right? If so I do not believe that they would be using forced labor at camps so early in the war. As I understand this was mostly done mid to late war. I think you are correct vintage hunter, I think they are forced matched.

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    Looks like a VZ24 that the Germans made into a G.24(t) configeration.

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    Not a G24(t). It is a: Mauser-Werke AG, Oberndorf a./N, early code, built in 1939. Someone has mounted a rear scope base, but where is the front base??? Handguard is wrong. Really don't know much else. Many numbers appear to match, a bit of a mystery.

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