Mod. 98 numbers matching

[ShotgunSavy]

I was recently helping my grandfather clean out his basement and attic and came across an old model 98 rifle. I know nothing about these guns but after knocking the dust off of it I realized the serial numbers are all matching 7120. Also I'm various locations on the gun there are small markings stamped into the metal. If someone could tell me more about this gun and what it could possibly be worth I would appreciate it thank you

[leftyo]

your going to have to tell us a whole lot more about the rifle before anyone can give you good info on what you have.

[mike webb]

If it is a K98k, that is WW2 German issue, they are in high demand in all matching, unsanded wood condition. Is the bolt handle bent down or straight? Is the action in the white or blued? Is the receiver ring marked with a number or letter code(denoting manufacturer)? Or does the action have a crest on it(maybe South American or Czech or Polish). Like leftyo said more info is needed as the 98 Mauser was used by over 50 countries in the last century and there are many variants, some much more valuable than others. Regardless of it's origin, the all matching serials are great and add a premium(sometimes a large one) to it's value.

[dave]

You would almost need a picture of overall veiw and of markings or a detail list of markings and location. Is it military or a sporter? The more info and detail the better the answer!

[ShotgunSavy]

The metal on the gun is worn down but there are 3 distinct German emblems on one side all 3 side by side with numbers or letters below each but I cannot make them out and on the opposite side thereis a different emblem almost looks like 2 mountains side by side. The wood is all in original shape never sanded or lacquered. Worn down in areas where a soldier would hold as in firing position. The bolt is bent downand as for everything else I am by no means a gun expert and would need a professional to look at it and tell me what it all means. Every part of this gun is numbered I'm just not educated enough to comprehend what the significance of the numbers are

[RED]

I'm just not educated enough to comprehend what the significance of the numbers are

Neither is anybody else on this forum unless they can see the markings and number... Have you ever consider posting a picture?

[ShotgunSavy]

I have but it's not clear enough to make out in a picture. I took a couple just not clear enough to help

[Beachbumbob]

Even a full length picture would give everyone a place to start from.

[JB White]

Hi ShotguSavy and welcome to the board.

Photos of markings are sometimes hard to do with the equipment we have on hand. You'll need to play with light and distance and camera settings etc. If you're using a phone camera...forget it. You'll only end up doing this:

Try highlighting the marks by rubbing them with something such as white chalk or a white china marker and see what happens. That often helps.

[Deano41]

Depending on the year and arsenal, Mausers are usually well marked. Look on the left side of the receiver rail. is there an arsenal or model number? Look on top of the receiver. Is there a crest, or letters or numbers? You knew to check for matching numbers, so these other litle details will give us a clue
Otherwise it's "I found an old car in the garage. What is it and how much is it worth?" :>)

[dave]

With the 3 german marks on right side (how do you know the are german) sounds like it may be a K98k but the right side marks "looks like 2 mountains" throws me. we need a full length pic, not clear or not, at least we could narrow it down to which model. K98k's are distinctive looking.

[mike webb]

The three "German Marks" sound right if they are eagles with wings outspread holdong a swastika. The mountain like stampings sound like Weimar republic proofs. Many pre ww2 K98k's were assembled during the governmental changeover to the Nazis so some will have both Nazi and Weimar republic markings. It would be nice to see decent photos.

[ShotgunSavy]

picture

I took one full length picture, I will try to get some of the emblems as soon as possible. Its difficult to get around glare

[ShotgunSavy]

more pics

hopefully these can help solve the mystery a little bit

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