Matching Nazi Marked German Mauser K98 147(J.P. Sauer), Blue 24” Nonimport Bolt Action Military Rifle, MFD 1939 C&R

SOLD FOR:$1,105
LSB#:
160132WM30

Make: 147 (in 1939 “147” was the Nazi code for J.P. Sauer und Sohn Gewehrfabrik, Suhl)

Model: Mauser K98

Serial Number: 8568

Year of Manufacture: 1939

Caliber: 8mm Mauser (7.92x57mm)

Action Type: Bolt Action, Internal Magazine

Markings: There is no visible import mark. The top of the receiver is marked “147”and “1939”. The left side of the receiver is marked with a Nazi “eagle / swastika”, the serial number “8568”, “n” and “Mod. 98”. The top of the barrel shank is marked “7.9”. The left side of the barrel shank is marked with a Nazi “eagle / swastika”, the serial number “8568”, “n” and with an “eagle /37” inspection stamp. The right side of the receiver is marked with a Nazi “eagle / swastika / 359” stamp and two Nazi “eagle / swastika / 37” stamps. The right side of the barrel under the rear sight is marked with three “eagle / 359” stamps. The bottom metal is marked with three “eagle / 37” stamps and twice with the serial number “8568”. Each of the two bottom metal screws is marked with an “eagle / 37” stamp and with the last two digits of the serial number (faded) “68”. The top of the bolt handle, safety lever, top rear of the bolt body and rear of the cocking indicator are all marked with the serial number “8568”. The bolt handle is also marked “n”. The rear of the cocking indicator, the right rear of the bolt body (twice) and the underside of the bolt handle (twice and faded) are each marked with an “eagle / 37” stamping. The top of the bolt release lever, the face of the nosecap, the extractor and the top of the magazine follower are each marked with the last two digits of the serial number “68” and with an “eagle / 37” stamping. The barrel band is marked with the serial number and an “eagle / 37” stamping. The nosecap is marked with the serial number and with an “eagle / 214” stamp. The top of the front sight is marked with the last two digits of the serial number and the face of the sight is marked with an “eagle / 37” stamp. The underside of the sight ladder, the underside of the sliding sight elevator and the top of the rear sight base are each marked with the serial number. The rear sight assembly is marked with two “eagle / 359” stamps and one “eagle / 4359” stamp. The buttplate is marked with the serial number and “n”. The domed washer in the buttstock is marked with an “eagle / 37” stamp. The right side of the buttstock is marked (from top to bottom as if the rifle were standing on its buttplate) with an “eagle / swastika”, with an “eagle / swastika / WaA437” and with an “eagle / swastika / WaA37”. The belly of the stock is faintly marked “8568”, the underside of the upper handguard is marked with the serial number and the stock has not been “Duffle Cut” (https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=duffle%20cut%20k98). The sling buckle is marked “L&F” for Linden & Funke KG, a subcontractor located in Iserlohn, Germany.

Barrel Length: Approximately 23 ¾ Inches

Sights / Optics: The front sight is an inverted “V” post set atop a raised base. The rear sight is a “V” notched blade attached to a sliding sight elevator marked from “1-20”.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The laminate stock has a pistol grip, scallop for the bolt handle, sling well, sling pass through, through bolt, domed washer, metal nose cap, metal barrel band with sling loop and a metal buttplate. The bottom of the stock is missing surface wood next to the buttplate. The stock shows several scrapes, scratches and compression marks. Some scrapes are deep and have removed some of the finish and /or wood. The LOP measures 13 inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Very Good overall condition, as refinished.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Refinished

Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright; the area near the muzzle is grey. The rifling is deep. There is light erosion at the muzzle.

Overall Condition: The receiver and bottom metal show thinning and light surface erosion. The bottom metal is scratched. The buttplate shows surface erosion and scratches. The barrel shows a freckling of frosting. The balance of the finish shows discoloration from oxidation and scrapes. The screw heads are show use. Most of the markings are deep. Overall, this rifle rates in about Good to Very Good condition, as refinished.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork& Accessories: None

Our Assessment: This Nazi marked German Mauser K98 was made by J.P. Sauer in 1939. It has lots of markings on the metal and stock that include “eagle / swastika” stampings. It has matching numbers. Its “eagle / 37” & “eagle / 214” stampings are correct for a 1939 J.P. Sauer. The “eagle / 359” waffenamt markings are also correct (see http://www.ycgg.org/pdfpages/ww2/Sauer.pdf for more). We did not check the origin of the other stampings.

Matching Nazi Marked German Mauser K98 147(J.P. Sauer), Blue 24” Nonimport Bolt Action Military Rifle, MFD 1939 C&R
Matching Nazi Marked German Mauser K98 147(J.P. Sauer), Blue 24” Nonimport Bolt Action Military Rifle, MFD 1939 C&R