Mauser Nazi K98 BNZ 43

Description

This rare Karabiner 98k is one of only 8233 made in 1943 at the Steyr-Daimler-Puch factory according to records. See: http://mauser98k.internetdsl.pl/kodyen.html BNZ is stamped on the receiver ring is the factory code used by the Nazi's for the Steyr factory & 43 represents the year. It is covered in Waffenamts & eagle firing proofs in all the right places. It displays the standard Steyr "Eagle 63" & "Eagle 77" Waffenamt proofs & single firing proof on the barrel & receiver, with the standard block "Mod. 98" marked receiver wall. The top rear section of the barrel is stamped with '80' which we understand is the steel manufacturers code. It has the correct solid pattern milled front barrel band marked "eagle 37" with the milled lower band which appears to have been left unblued, (in the white) & are numbered to the rifle. There are double WaA "eagle 77" proofs on the right side just below the rear sight. The rifle is fitted with the standard laminated stock & barrel hand guard with the 'Heer Waffenamt' proof on the right side of the stock which is fitted with the correct style cupped buttplate. Not all numbers match however the receiver, rear sight & front barrel band do match with the bolt being different by only 65. This rifle is completely original & not a Russian Capture. View all of the photos carefully as these form the main description & override all others. Being sold on consignment for a collector.

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