{"product_id":"german-mauser-k98k-1944-j-p-sauer-sohn-ce-44-russian-capture","title":"German Mauser K98k – 1944 J.P. Sauer \u0026 Sohn (ce 44) – Russian Capture","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e J.P. Sauer \u0026amp; Sohn, Suhl, Germany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Karabiner 98k (K98k)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear of Manufacture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1944\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFactory Code:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ce 44\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaliber:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8×57mm Mauser (8mm Mauser)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bolt Action\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Germany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffered here is a German Mauser K98k military rifle manufactured in 1944 by J.P. Sauer \u0026amp; Sohn, retaining its original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“ce 44”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e factory and year markings on the receiver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis rifle is a typical \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRussian Capture (RC)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e example, featuring the characteristic “X” marking commonly associated with German firearms captured by the Soviet Union.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing World War II, large numbers of German military rifles were collected, inspected, refurbished, and placed into Soviet storage. During this process, components were often mixed and reassembled, with serial numbers reapplied using electro-pencil engraving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerial Numbers and German Military Markings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rifle retains numerous original German manufacturing and military inspection markings, including several Waffenamt eagle stamps on various metal components.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome of these eagle stamps and numerical markings remain visible, although certain details have become faint or difficult to identify due to service wear and postwar refurbishment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs commonly seen on Russian Capture K98k rifles, several components feature Soviet electro-pencil renumbering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rifle remains in good overall condition, showing military service wear and typical signs of postwar refurbishment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wooden stock is solid and structurally stable, with no major cracks or significant structural damage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It retains normal service wear, including handling marks, dents, and scratches. The wood grain remains clearly visible, and the stock is in good overall condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe metal components show noticeable signs of use and wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bore is in good condition, with clearly visible rifling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rifle retains its traditional K98k military configuration, including the adjustable rear sight, front sight, and steel buttplate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cleaning rod and front sight hood are missing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AAG CANADA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67960415092847,"sku":"NR000333","price":1850.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/1836\/6063\/files\/IMG_2297.jpg?v=1792601640","url":"https:\/\/aagcanada.ca\/zh\/products\/german-mauser-k98k-1944-j-p-sauer-sohn-ce-44-russian-capture","provider":"AAG CANADA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}