I recently purchased 1943 german k98 mauser byf vet bring back all numbers matching

[shaunman79]

I recently purchased this rifle from a gentleman in nova scotia canada for $350 shipped he is the son of the veteran who brought it back to canada just want to know what you guys think good buy?, here is the message the seller sent me about the rifles history.

This is the real McCoy that saw action in WW2.


My father was a Lance Corporal in the 23rd Field Regiment RCA during the war and picked this rifle up in a German foxhole in Belgium in 1944. In order to fit it into his duffel bag to bring it back to Canada he had to cut the stock. It was later reconnected back in Canada. In Canada it has been in the family ever since and has been used lightly for deer hunting. The stock still shows the marks of the conflict, but the steel is in good shape and as you may know is of very high quality. According to my later father, it was much better than the Lee Enfield he carried. As far as the history of the rifle, all I can be sure of is that it was picked up by my father, Lance Corporal Foster Ross Inkpen, in Belgium in 1944, when he was part of the 23rd Field Regiment RCA. My brother and I each shot our first deer with the rifle and it has been in the family ever since 1944.



The serial number 6xxx is matched on all parts and is visible in at least seven locations that I can see. The byf letters indicate that this rifle was manufactured in Oberndorf, Germany.

Here are some pictures thanks for looking any further info would be appreciated!, k98 byf 8mm mauser 1943 - a set on Flickr

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[gunner]

Nice one Shaunman! For me, i would pick up a extra stock to make it looking like original and keep the "Original" stock for the reasons of remembrance to your father.

[onlycrimson]

I'd say you did very good and also got a cool story out of it.

[tazaroo]

What type of K98 is it (manufacturer code) and is the stock laminated or walnut? Does the stock have matching numbers?

[shaunman79]

Hi as far as i know it is a byf 43 waffenampt 835 on the top of the reciever, the stock is walnut as far as I know the stock is matching, the only thing that was changed is the rear sight assembly the seller informed me his dad had it changed for a aftermarket rocky mountain open sight installed in the 50's he is looking for the sight for me but it looks like it is gone So i need a rear sight assembly,cleaning rod and front hood.

What type of K98 is it (manufacturer code) and is the stock laminated or walnut? Does the stock have matching numbers?

[vintage hunter]

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.

[Brian Dick]

They made them at Mauser Oberndorf with walnut too in 1943. They weren't all laminated. It should have a cupped buttplate.

[shaunman79]

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!.

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 K98k, P08,P38, MP44partsMauserwerke Oberndorf(NW)1941 – 45
good cross refference information! covers alot of info.

They made them at Mauser Oberndorf with walnut too in 1943. They weren't all laminated. It should have a cupped buttplate.

[shaunman79]

question for the pro's, what manufacture sling is this? it was given to me with the mauser I bought all I can see is made in germany I dont think it is a mauser k98 sling any help would be great! thanks guys.

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[gunner]

I would say a old hunting rifle sling not a military one. The style seems to be from AKAH!