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SPECIFICATIONS:Model: Kar98k
Serial: 42A
Date of Manufacture: 1937 (Dated Receiver)
Caliber: 7.92x57mm (AKA 8mm Mauser)
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 23 5/8"
Optics/Sights: Blade on a Ramp Front with U-Notch Rear and Carl Zeiss Jena Zielklein 2.25x rifle scope
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut Stock
Action: Bolt-Action
Markings: Standard / The top of the chamber is stamped and dated “1937”. The left side of the receiver wall is stamped “MOD.98”. The left side of the receiver is stamped with the serial number “42a”. The right side of the receiver is stamped “9503”.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Karabiner 98 kurz, often abbreviated as the Kar98k, K98k, or simply Kar98, is a bolt-action rifle chambered for the 7.92x57mm Mauser cartridge. Officially adopted by the German Wehrmacht on 21 June 1935, the Kar98k replaced the earlier Gewehr 98 as the standard service rifle of the German military. While sometimes incorrectly referred to as the "K98," it is important to note that a "K98" refers to a Polish copy of the Karabiner 98a, not the Kar98k itself. The Karabiner 98k was one of the final developments in the long line of Mauser military rifles, which had been in production since the late 19th century. The design of the Kar98k was intended to be more compact and practical than its predecessors. It was shorter and lighter than the Gewehr 98, making it more suitable for close combat and easier to handle, while still maintaining the power and accuracy of the 7.92x57mm Mauser cartridge. The rifle used a bolt-action mechanism, requiring the shooter to manually cycle the bolt after each shot. It featured a five-round internal magazine, which could be loaded using stripper clips or individual rounds.
Although the Kar98k was initially the standard issue for all German infantry, it remained the primary service rifle throughout World War II, even as the Wehrmacht introduced semi-automatic and fully automatic rifles, such as the Gewehr 43 and the Sturmgewehr 44. These newer rifles were designed to offer more firepower and faster rates of fire, but the Kar98k’s ruggedness, reliability, and long-range accuracy kept it in widespread use throughout the conflict. The Kar98k was deployed not only by infantry units but also by specialized units such as snipers, machine gun crews, and officers. Sniper versions of the Kar98k were equipped with optical scopes, making them highly effective at long-range shooting, earning the rifle a reputation as a deadly weapon in skilled hands.
This German Kar98k, manufactured in 1937, has been sporterized at some point in its history, resulting in a refined sporting configuration. It features a 23 5/8-inch barrel fitted with a ramp-mounted blade front sight and a U-notch rear sight, providing a clear and practical sight picture. Enhancing its usability is a Carl Zeiss Jena Zielklein 2.25× scope, which offers improved target acquisition and accuracy, particularly at longer distances. The rifle is further distinguished by its double-set triggers and a classic butter-knife bolt handle, both hallmarks of high-quality sporting conversions. Completing the package is an uncheckered walnut stock that delivers a comfortable, secure grip while maintaining a clean, traditional appearance, contributing to the rifle’s overall balance and shootability.
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