98 K

[Hun Helmet]

I just got a 98 k rifle and it was free so that's why I had not researched it prior. I know many were Russian Capture and I am not sure about this one. It has two Nazi Proof Marks intact. Made in 1938 and is in good condition. The Bolt was numbered with an engraving tool as you would mark your personal property with. The Site is not hooded. What does this say? Russian Capture? Or does the fact the nazi proof marks are stil intact say something else?

Sorry no photos I just got it.

Mike

[Daniel Murphy]

The Bolt was numbered with an engraving tool as you would mark your personal property with.

Mike,

That is a classic example of a Russian surplus gun. Some of these are being imported with the markings intact. Since yours was made in 1938, it should originally have had a rust blue finish like on a pre war luger etc. If it a a dark blue black it has also been refinished. Most of the russian guns have been.

Dan Murphy

[Hun Helmet]

Mike,

That is a classic example of a Russian surplus gun. Some of these are being imported with the markings intact. Since yours was made in 1938, it should originally have had a rust blue finish like on a pre war luger etc. If it a a dark blue black it has also been refinished. Most of the russian guns have been.

Dan Murphy

Looks like the blue on Russian capture then but one area on the reciever looks to be a thin area on the re finish with some rust blue color coming through.

Mike