Five seconds of net research says it's a fairly scarce version made by Erma.
Five seconds if you know where and what to look for. I don't own a single rifle. Were this a revolver or semi-automatic I would not be asking. We all have to start some where.
Following your lead I am researching Erma manufactured Model 98 right now and am viewing images.BTW all the numbers we found on the gun matched. That doesn't mean we found all that are on the gun. We did not examine the bolt carefully.
Joe
8mm is all over the place.As others have said, it's hard to tell using pictures, but may be reasonably nice.
I will say this, 8mm ammo is somewhat hard to find. If you reload, you can get the components, but you may have to search at that. I found some Privi-Partisan for mine from SGAmmo and bought 160 rounds while I could get it. For my needs, that will hold me for a while. Try to stay away from the corrosive stuff, it's just not worth it. I can get about 1 MOA at 50 yards. The gun might be better than that, the rest is probably me.
I don't own a single rifle. [...] We all have to start some where.
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The finish appears to be flaking off. 1941 Mausers were blued. Bluing does not flake off. Neither does military parkerizing. Was this action painted to cover up pits and patina like those that show best in your close up of the nose cap?
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Also, since I recall you no longer have 19 year old eye balls, whether you want to struggle with Mauser's tiny sights on what may be your first rifle is an issue. Remember, this is a 300 yard rifle, not a pistol. Without ideal light and lots of time they are difficult to fire accurately with. I used to buy Mausers very inexpensively then drill and tap their receivers and notch their stocks for a Williams FP98, Lyman SME or Redfield peep. Collector value makes that questionable today.
In short, this Mauser may not be your best choice for a first rifle.
The front site hood is missing, sling is from the other team. Check the bore, it it looks good, go for it. I love my k98. Ammo is fairly plentiful. Dont be afraid of the corrosive stuff. Its not a gas gun, just run some windex down the chamber / bore after you're done shooting to neuralize the salts and clean as normal. Not a big deal. Mine loves Turkish 7.92mm. Very hot and very accurate for almost 75 year old. I am glad I still have crates of it stacked up, just in case I ever pick up a MG42![]()
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