Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this WWII German military service rifle for a penny-start auction, this is an ALL-MATCHING Mauser Oberndorf Karabiner 98k (byf 44 Code).
According to the owner, this example remains in "NEW OLD STOCK" condition, and we see no evidence to indicate otherwise!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Mauser-Werke A.G. Oberndorf a./N. - Oberndorf am Neckar, Germany
Model: Karabiner 98k (K98k / Mod. 98)
Serial: 5914 (All-Matching Numbers Throughout)
Date of Manufacture: 1944 ("byf 44" Code Stamp)
Caliber: 8x57mm IS (8mm Mauser / 7.92x57mm Mauser)
Finish: Factory Military Ordnance Blued Carbon Steel
Barrel Length: 23.6" Stepped Ordnance Steel Barrel
Optics/Sights: Hooded Front Post Sight w/ Tangent Rear Sight (Graduated 100 to 2,000 Meters)
Stock/Grips: Laminated European Hardwood Stock w/ Cupped Steel Buttplate, Stock Disassembly Disk, Sling Slot, Nosecap, Barrel Band, and Bayonet Lug
Action: Bolt-Action Repeating Infantry Rifle w/ Controlled-Feed Non-Rotating Claw Extractor, 3-Position Wing Safety, Internal Stripper-Clip Fed Box Magazine, and Turn-Down Bolt Handle
Markings: Receiver ring stamped "byf / 44"; left receiver wall stamped "Mod. 98" in Gothic script; left receiver ring stamped Eagle / Swastika military firing proof and serial "5914"; left barrel shank stamped serial "5914" w/ firing proof and "byf" acceptance marks; floorplate, trigger guard bow, follower, and bolt components stamped matching serial "5914" / "14"; WaA135 Waffenamt inspection proofs stamped throughout.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Officially adopted in June 1935 as the standard-issue service rifle for the Wehrmacht, the Karabiner 98k (K98k) represents the ultimate evolutionary refinement of Paul Mauser's legendary Model 1898 bolt-action design. Built around Mauser's exceptionally strong large-ring receiver, controlled-feed non-rotating claw extractor, dual front locking lugs, and 3-position wing safety, the K98k delivered legendary reliability, speed, and precision on every major front of World War II. Manufactured at Mauser-Werke's primary manufacturing center in Oberndorf am Neckar, Germany, rifles bearing the wartime manufacturer code "byf" produced in 1944 ("byf 44") exemplify mid-to-late war German armaments production. Featuring a cupped steel buttplate, laminated wooden stock, hooded front sight, and "WaA135" Waffenamt inspection stamps, the Mauser Oberndorf K98k remains one of the most historically significant infantry firearms of the 20th century.
This specific example is an extraordinary, museum-grade Wehrmacht Karabiner 98k manufactured by Mauser Oberndorf in 1944, bearing serial number 5914. Chambered in 8x57mm IS (8mm Mauser), it features a 23.6-inch stepped barrel, hooded front post sight, 2,000-meter tangent rear sight, cupped buttplate laminated hardwood stock, and an original cross-hatched leather sling. Exhibiting highly coveted ALL-MATCHING NUMBERS status, the serial "5914" (or matching partial digits "14") is stamped identically across the receiver, barrel shank, bolt body, bolt sleeve, firing pin, extractor, safety wing, trigger guard assembly, and floorplate. Crisp "WaA135" Waffenamt inspector marks and Eagle/Swastika military firing proofs remain razor-sharp w/ zero mechanical scrubbing or Russian-capture refurbishment marks. The military blued finish displays magnificent aesthetic preservation w/ rich, deep coverage and light operational edge patina. Mechanically, the controlled-feed bolt cycles with signature Mauser smoothness, lockup is tight, and the 23.6-inch bore remains bright w/ well-defined rifling throughout. Complete w/ leather sling and front sight hood, this 100% matching "byf 44" Mauser K98k represents a crowning center-piece acquisition for WWII German military arms collectors.
Contents:
Model: Karabiner 98k (K98k / Mod. 98)
Serial: 5914 (All-Matching Numbers Throughout)
Date of Manufacture: 1944 ("byf 44" Code Stamp)
Caliber: 8x57mm IS (8mm Mauser / 7.92x57mm Mauser)
Finish: Factory Military Ordnance Blued Carbon Steel
Barrel Length: 23.6" Stepped Ordnance Steel Barrel
Optics/Sights: Hooded Front Post Sight w/ Tangent Rear Sight (Graduated 100 to 2,000 Meters)
Stock/Grips: Laminated European Hardwood Stock w/ Cupped Steel Buttplate, Stock Disassembly Disk, Sling Slot, Nosecap, Barrel Band, and Bayonet Lug
Action: Bolt-Action Repeating Infantry Rifle w/ Controlled-Feed Non-Rotating Claw Extractor, 3-Position Wing Safety, Internal Stripper-Clip Fed Box Magazine, and Turn-Down Bolt Handle
Markings: Receiver ring stamped "byf / 44"; left receiver wall stamped "Mod. 98" in Gothic script; left receiver ring stamped Eagle / Swastika military firing proof and serial "5914"; left barrel shank stamped serial "5914" w/ firing proof and "byf" acceptance marks; floorplate, trigger guard bow, follower, and bolt components stamped matching serial "5914" / "14"; WaA135 Waffenamt inspection proofs stamped throughout.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Officially adopted in June 1935 as the standard-issue service rifle for the Wehrmacht, the Karabiner 98k (K98k) represents the ultimate evolutionary refinement of Paul Mauser's legendary Model 1898 bolt-action design. Built around Mauser's exceptionally strong large-ring receiver, controlled-feed non-rotating claw extractor, dual front locking lugs, and 3-position wing safety, the K98k delivered legendary reliability, speed, and precision on every major front of World War II. Manufactured at Mauser-Werke's primary manufacturing center in Oberndorf am Neckar, Germany, rifles bearing the wartime manufacturer code "byf" produced in 1944 ("byf 44") exemplify mid-to-late war German armaments production. Featuring a cupped steel buttplate, laminated wooden stock, hooded front sight, and "WaA135" Waffenamt inspection stamps, the Mauser Oberndorf K98k remains one of the most historically significant infantry firearms of the 20th century.
This specific example is an extraordinary, museum-grade Wehrmacht Karabiner 98k manufactured by Mauser Oberndorf in 1944, bearing serial number 5914. Chambered in 8x57mm IS (8mm Mauser), it features a 23.6-inch stepped barrel, hooded front post sight, 2,000-meter tangent rear sight, cupped buttplate laminated hardwood stock, and an original cross-hatched leather sling. Exhibiting highly coveted ALL-MATCHING NUMBERS status, the serial "5914" (or matching partial digits "14") is stamped identically across the receiver, barrel shank, bolt body, bolt sleeve, firing pin, extractor, safety wing, trigger guard assembly, and floorplate. Crisp "WaA135" Waffenamt inspector marks and Eagle/Swastika military firing proofs remain razor-sharp w/ zero mechanical scrubbing or Russian-capture refurbishment marks. The military blued finish displays magnificent aesthetic preservation w/ rich, deep coverage and light operational edge patina. Mechanically, the controlled-feed bolt cycles with signature Mauser smoothness, lockup is tight, and the 23.6-inch bore remains bright w/ well-defined rifling throughout. Complete w/ leather sling and front sight hood, this 100% matching "byf 44" Mauser K98k represents a crowning center-piece acquisition for WWII German military arms collectors.
Contents:
Original WWII Leather Military Sling
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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Additional Information
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https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1203968890 |
BidPrice: |
0.01 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-09-27 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
2125 |
