{"product_id":"ww2-german-k98k-mauser-rifle-bnz-44-steyr-daimler-puch-1944-excellent-bore","title":"WW2 German K98k Mauser Rifle – bnz 44 (Steyr-Daimler-Puch, 1944) | Excellent Bore","description":"\u003cp\u003eOffered here is a WWII German \u003cstrong\u003eK98k Mauser rifle\u003c\/strong\u003e chambered in \u003cstrong\u003e7.92×57mm \/ 8mm Mauser \/ 8x57 IS\u003c\/strong\u003e. The receiver is marked \u003cstrong\u003ebnz 44\u003c\/strong\u003e, indicating manufacture by \u003cstrong\u003eSteyr-Daimler-Puch AG\u003c\/strong\u003e in Austria during 1944.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rifle retains an attractive wartime configuration and is equipped with a \u003cstrong\u003efront sight hood\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ecleaning rod\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003elaminated wartime stock\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a \u003cstrong\u003eperiod German leather sling\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the rifle is \u003cstrong\u003enot numbers matching\u003c\/strong\u003e, it remains a desirable example with authentic WWII German components throughout. Inspection shows that both the \u003cstrong\u003estock and handguard retain wartime serial markings\u003c\/strong\u003e, and multiple parts display original factory codes and German military acceptance stamps (\u003cstrong\u003eWaffenamt\u003c\/strong\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small \u003cstrong\u003e“X”\u003c\/strong\u003e mark is present on the \u003cstrong\u003ebolt handle root\u003c\/strong\u003e. Due to its very small size, isolated placement, and appearance as a single-component inspection stamp, it is more consistent with a \u003cstrong\u003ewartime manufacturing or inspection mark\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than a Russian Capture marking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rifle displays \u003cstrong\u003eno obvious signs of Russian Capture (RC) or post-war East European refurbishment\u003c\/strong\u003e. No receiver-mounted RC markings, electro-penciled serial numbers, Soviet refurbishment stamps, shellac finish, East European rework markings, or other common post-war refurbishment features were observed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded with the rifle is a \u003cstrong\u003eperiod German leather sling\u003c\/strong\u003e showing natural age and service wear. The sling bears the hand-carved marking \u003cstrong\u003e“JBRAHM”\u003c\/strong\u003e, believed to be a soldier-applied ownership or identification marking rather than a factory marking, adding historical character to the rifle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBore Condition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bore is \u003cstrong\u003eexceptionally strong\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong\u003every sharp rifling and excellent definition throughout the barrel\u003c\/strong\u003e. The lands and grooves remain deep, crisp, and well-defined. For a wartime 1944-produced K98k, the bore is remarkably well preserved and stands out as one of the rifle’s strongest features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ebnz 44\u003c\/strong\u003e receiver marking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufactured by \u003cstrong\u003eSteyr-Daimler-Puch AG\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7.92×57mm \/ 8mm Mauser \/ 8x57 IS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFront sight hood present\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCleaning rod present\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLaminated wartime stock\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStock and handguard retain \u003cstrong\u003ewartime serial markings\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple \u003cstrong\u003eWaffenamt acceptance marks\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod German leather sling included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo obvious \u003cstrong\u003eRC or East European refurbishment\u003c\/strong\u003e features observed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent bore with very sharp rifling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMechanically functional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetal surfaces show honest service wear, handling marks, and finish loss consistent with military use and age. Wood furniture shows normal dents, scratches, and handling wear while retaining an attractive wartime appearance. No visible cracks were observed in the stock or handguard during inspection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverall\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA highly attractive \u003cstrong\u003e1944 Steyr-produced bnz 44 K98k\u003c\/strong\u003e retaining many desirable wartime features, including a laminated stock, serial-marked stock and handguard, Waffenamt-marked components, period German leather sling, and an exceptionally strong bore. Although not numbers matching, this rifle remains composed of authentic wartime German components and shows no obvious signs of Russian Capture or East European refurbishment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AAG CANADA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53316675502191,"sku":"NR000255","price":2699.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/1836\/6063\/files\/IMG_5921_f2ec49f9-207d-4b6b-a500-5a4d3a15dd8f.jpg?v=1781988819","url":"https:\/\/aagcanada.ca\/zh\/products\/ww2-german-k98k-mauser-rifle-bnz-44-steyr-daimler-puch-1944-excellent-bore","provider":"AAG CANADA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}