WWII Riffle

[dsmtweaker]

Not sure if this is the right forum, just found this site today, so please feel free to move this post, or let me know where to go.

Just recently I inherited a riffle from my father. It has been passed down through our family. The claim is that it was brought back from WWII by my grandfather, who supposedly took it off a dead German soldier. Since my grandfather is no longer with us, I really cannot validate the story.

I am trying to figure out what type of gun this is, and where I can learn more of the history behind it. I know it shoots 8mm Mauser rounds. It also has an eagle holding a swastika stamp in many places on the gun. It is a bolt action, and the rounds are placed in the top, when the bolt is pulled back, I believe it holds 5 rounds total. There are many part numbers stamped in, as well as what looks to be German writing.

Any clues as to what type if gun this maybe? Or where I could go to do some research?

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[us019255]

98% chance you have a German Mauser, 98K. The main battle rifle of the Reich.

If you post some photos on the Mauser forum, including the date and manufacturer 3 letter code they can help you.

Many interesting variations of this rifle. Not particularly rare or valuable, but a part of your history and fun to own and shoot.

[dsmtweaker]

Thank you, I have moved the thread to that forum, and added some pictures of the gun.