Is this 98K something special?

[Brad in Idaho]

Nice rifle.

I hadn't noticed the barrel band (where the sling attaches) was numbered till I saw your pics. Checked mine, and the number there does match too. Double checked the screws, no numbers.

[mike webb]

In 1940 just about all of the parts were numbered on K98k's. Later in the war 44-45 the habit was dropped due to increased production needs. The screws were probably replaced at the same time as the floorplate maybe. Still a very nice rifle. I don't see any markings in the butt, right side below the takedown disc. There should be a Nazi eagle and an H(heer) for army or L(Luftwaffe) or M(naval). Perhaps the wood has been lightly sanded at some point?

[Hal O'Peridol]

Don't use steel wool, it will mark the rifle finish. Use bronze wool or a copper chorboy pot scrubber