Mod 98 1940

[shoto2758]

I could use you guys input on this Mauser.I'm new to Mausers and dont know alot about them.I do know the 27 marking is from Erfurter Maschinenfabrik(Erma) Made in 1940.
Let me know what you think about it.
Thanks

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[Aragorn243]

I don't know much about them myself but this one is a mix master with at least three different serial numbers although it looks like the bolt all matches itself. It does not look like a Russian capture, no "X" or "crossed rifles" and it doesn't look to have been refinished. Looks to be in decent shape but it has some rust I'd try to get off before it causes significant damage. What's the bore like is the big question most will be curious about.

[shoto2758]

The bore cleaned up pretty good,good strong rifling with a nice shine,kind of dark,but not bad for its age.

[Aragorn243]

not bad for its age.

Not unusual for it's age would be more accurate. Age has little to do with bore condition. Use and maintenance are what affects it. I have a couple of rifles made in the late 1800's with mirror bores.

Sounds like you should have a good shooter that you don't need to worry about destroying it's collector value if something happens to it. Not that anything would. Take care of it, clean it after handling and use, especially if using corrosive ammo which most surplus 8mm ammo is. And you'll have something nice to pass along to the next fellow that wants one.

Find yourself a sight hood, a sling and a bayonet if so inclined and you're all set.

[mtoms]

Doesn't look like it is grooved for a sight hood.

[Sarge]

I see lots of rust pitting on the metal in addition to it being a mixmaster. I'd say about $300+.
I have mixmasters w/o the RC X that look like new next to that rifle for $400.
Sarge

[WarPig1976]

Most likely a Russian capture mix master. I believe the sight hoods came after 1940. Mines a 1940 Berlin/Lubecker and doesn't have the grooves or any Russian capture marks either. Clean her up and take her to the range enjoy your new rifle.

[gtodan]

1940 saw the replacement of ERMA’s “27” code to the FEINMECHANISCHE WERKE’s “ax” code. All proofing,
and manufacturing features remained unchanged, even the serial numbers continued without interruption. The carryover
appears to have happened in the “f” serial number range. There is nothing in the appearance, proofing, or numbering of
the rifles produced to indicate any break in the manufacturing process when the change occurred. This suggests that the
change was in fact only a change to the company’s name. The change was the
same as the change, which occurred earlier when “S/27” became “27”. The
“27” coded rifles produced in this year were identical in all respects to 1939
production. Stocks and handguards were laminate with flat buttplates, stocks
were externally numbered and proofed on the bottom spine, 10 inch cleaning
rods, all milled and numbered parts, Waffenamt number was “280” on all parts,
and the Gothic style “Mod. 98” were used. Only Army issue rifles have been
noted. The known serial number range is from 2909 to 7434e with an estimated
production run of 70,000 rifles. The “ax” coded rifle differed only in the
change of manufacturer’s code. The known serial number range is from 1300g
to 1287n, with an estimated production run of 75,000 rifles. (Even though the
production figures, as indicated by verified serial numbers, show that the “27”
code and the “ax” code K98k rifles made were made in approximately the same
numbers, even though ax-coded examples are much rarer).