Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this collectible bolt-action rifle today for a penny-start auction, this is the J.P. Sauer & Sohn, Suhl “147” Kar98k!
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SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: J.P. Sauer & Sohn, Suhl “147”
Model: Kar98k
Serial: 238L
Date of Manufacture: 1939
Caliber: 7.92x57mm (Aka 8mm Mauser)
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 24"
Optics/Sights: Blade Front with Adjustable Tangent Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Wood
Action: Bolt-Action
Markings: Standard / The top of the receiver is stamped with the “147” manufacturer's code, which indicates J.P. Sauer & Sohn, Suhl. Also, the top of the receiver is stamped with the date of manufacture, “1939". The ejector wall is stamped “Mod.98”. The left side of the receiver is stamped with a Weimar eagle proof mark and the serial number “238L”. The left side of the barrel is stamped with a Weimar eagle proof mark and the serial number “238L”. The top of the barrel is stamped “S39D818”. The right side of the receiver is stamped with three Eagle/Swastika proof marks. All external parts appear to be serial number matching.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Karabiner 98 kurz, often abbreviated as Kar98k, K98k, or simply Kar98, is a bolt-action rifle chambered for the 7.92×57mm Mauser cartridge. Officially adopted by the German Wehrmacht on 21 June 1935, it replaced the longer Gewehr 98 as Germany’s standard service rifle. While sometimes incorrectly referred to as the "K98," that abbreviation can also refer to earlier or foreign models, such as the Polish Kb wz.98a. The Kar98k was a refined evolution of the Mauser rifle line—shorter and lighter than its predecessors—making it more suitable for modern infantry combat, particularly in urban or close-quarters settings, while still retaining the power and accuracy of the full-sized 7.92×57mm round. It featured a five-round internal magazine fed by stripper clips or individual cartridges and operated on a manually cycled bolt-action system.
Model: Kar98k
Serial: 238L
Date of Manufacture: 1939
Caliber: 7.92x57mm (Aka 8mm Mauser)
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 24"
Optics/Sights: Blade Front with Adjustable Tangent Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Wood
Action: Bolt-Action
Markings: Standard / The top of the receiver is stamped with the “147” manufacturer's code, which indicates J.P. Sauer & Sohn, Suhl. Also, the top of the receiver is stamped with the date of manufacture, “1939". The ejector wall is stamped “Mod.98”. The left side of the receiver is stamped with a Weimar eagle proof mark and the serial number “238L”. The left side of the barrel is stamped with a Weimar eagle proof mark and the serial number “238L”. The top of the barrel is stamped “S39D818”. The right side of the receiver is stamped with three Eagle/Swastika proof marks. All external parts appear to be serial number matching.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Karabiner 98 kurz, often abbreviated as Kar98k, K98k, or simply Kar98, is a bolt-action rifle chambered for the 7.92×57mm Mauser cartridge. Officially adopted by the German Wehrmacht on 21 June 1935, it replaced the longer Gewehr 98 as Germany’s standard service rifle. While sometimes incorrectly referred to as the "K98," that abbreviation can also refer to earlier or foreign models, such as the Polish Kb wz.98a. The Kar98k was a refined evolution of the Mauser rifle line—shorter and lighter than its predecessors—making it more suitable for modern infantry combat, particularly in urban or close-quarters settings, while still retaining the power and accuracy of the full-sized 7.92×57mm round. It featured a five-round internal magazine fed by stripper clips or individual cartridges and operated on a manually cycled bolt-action system.
Although the German military later introduced semi-automatic and select-fire rifles like the Gewehr 43 and Sturmgewehr 44, the Kar98k remained the Wehrmacht’s primary infantry weapon throughout World War II due to its durability, reliability, and accuracy. It was issued widely, not only to front-line infantry but also to officers, machine gun crews, and snipers, the latter often equipped with scoped variants for long-range precision.
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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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