Bnz k98 markings. This production But still I see bnz-marked K98's - mainly the Soviet-capture pieces - billed as "SS contract" rifles. Maker: Steyr-Daimler-Puch AG, Steyr. Personally I would step up and get a good rifle with no funny business. Dec 22, 2017 #9 Bingo! It does look similar to the one on page 196 of Backbone of the Wehrmacht, which is a group picture of four 1943 rifles showing the full right sides. So, likely the q block Trying to authenticate this "bnz 4" rifle I have with SSZZA2 marking on the barrel and death head marking on the stock. The most common are the "small" bnz. Markings: The import mark under the barrel reads K98 made by Waffen Werke, Brunn, Brunn in 1944, and is marked "dot 1944". bnz sszza2 marked are thought to be snipers. Plenty parts are EP marked. Please help! The Mauser K98 rifle is a German bolt-action firearm produced at the Mauser factory from 1935 to 1945. jupiter Member. Of course made in 1941. There is a mark that K98k Barrel Codes Karabiner 98k barrel maker codes fall into two distinct categories: blank providers and finishers. Go. The finish is mostly missing on the metal parts of this rifle - see photos. We Visible Numbers and Markings . There are some other markings on the barrel that were below the wood that I do not know what Yes, there is a fascination with the "Circle V7" marking when discovered by newer collectors. The "bnz" stamp on this rifle looks like it is a little lower on the receiver than normal. Caliber: 7. Except the cleaning rod, but it is original along with the sling. I know the story of a US soldier in France during the Liberation. I have no idea how German K98 SS Contract BNZ 43 Description: *****Rifle is SOLD PENDING FUNDS***** Up for sale is an early SS Contract Rifle manufactured in late 1943. As stated above they will not have army acceptance markings either. A good solid k98 with nice marks from any factory will always be a solid Hello everybody, What is a fair price to pay for a nice bnz 4 K98k? Rifle is 95% with some handling marks on the stock and the original sling. I recently bought a bnz 41. com", all components and markings are present. The K98 saw widespread use by the German Wehrmacht, (Army) Kriegsmarine (Navy) Luftwaffe, (Air Force) and Waffen SS. Now go shoot something! WWII German K98 Nzi SS Steyr bnz 43 8mm Mauser SSZZA4 Bolt Bnz 45 k98. It's a bnz. Unfortunately the EP So I recently picked up a Steyr BNZ marked K98k. This is my first post on this forum. , with 24" barrel. E. The receiver has been tampered with at some point. Action Type: Bolt Action, Internal Magazine. produced (over sized markings) receiver marked with bnz44 and a single rune. In 1941 “bnz” was the wartime code for Steyr-Daimler-Puch AG. Markings are fantastic but there's one I've never seen before. com/playlist?list=PL0527D5ABAED5BEC7&feature=view_allVideo Slideshow Of K98 German Mauser Markings This is an excellent example of a rare Steyr K98 purported to be part of an SS contract order fulfilled at Gusen camp. Thread starter vettes269; Start date Aug 20, 2018; V. It is a Russion Capture, It has a bnz and 42 stamped into the barrel. K98 bnz 43 SS contract rifles. I was hoping some of you could fill me in on what some of the markings mean and your thoughts on the condition of the gun and maybe some Hi, I recently bought My first K98 Mauser at a local gun show. Model: Karabiner 98 kurz or K98 k, single rune K98. K98s are not my area Also, only marks on entire receiver and trigger assembly are "BNZ 43" (large font) on the receiver ring, and "MOD 98" on the rail opposite the bolt handle. It seems to have been rebarrelled and re-blued. I bought today a BCD / BNZ 4 coded K98k, fully matching numbers in factory new condition. Gents, I recently won a pristine captured Yugo k98 which has “43” on the receiver top. The caption reads: "bnz 43, SN 3805b, solid walnut stock, stamped eagle "M" (Kriegsmarine) with cupped buttplate (coded 'brg'), 12 1/2" cleaning rod and closed upper band. bnz (shield 1) logo – Steyr. It has the steyr barrel shield. This one does not. But still I see bnz-marked K98's - mainly the Soviet-capture pieces - billed as "SS contract" rifles. roll mark on the receiver has the dot (. 1941 WWII German Mauser K98 bnz Steyr Austria manufacture 8mm Mauser Good Condition for sale online. Note that this late war K98 is marked with the full year 1944, and not just the partial year "44" or simply "4". Hey all, Was wondering if anyone knows anything I got this gun for Christmas. amcd0711 Member. The bolt looks like a kid with a grinder went after the rear lug area of the bolt. Stock has the Totenkopg stamped on the underside, directly behind The BNZ means it was an SS contract rifle made by the Styer Diamler Puch. All matching w/ combo of acid & stamped SN. Next Last. Karabiner 98k From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Karabiner 98 Kurz (often abbreviated Kar98k or K98k) was a bolt-action rifle adopted as the standard infantry rifle in 1935 by the Wehrmacht, and was one of the final developments in the long line of Mauser military rifles. Jan 12, 2024 In the second picture there is a “5” on barrel just above the BNZ on the receiver. 8MM German Mauser K98 Playlisthttp://www. Stock: Model: K98. (Used on bnz43-bnz45 This one is the only BNZ 45 known to have a serial number in the Stock's Barrel Channel & the only K98k I have seen so far to have the serial number in the sling keeper inlet. New comments cannot be posted. Year of Manufacture: 1943. youtube. The stocks were unmarked on the side and built with the oversize 'bnz 43' marked receiver V7 Gusen marking. Number 7902 C. . K98k's of other manufacturers refurbished by the SS would have SS marks added. After looking at "latewar. It has several markings that I cannot find info for, such as the "CR" marking on the bolt. This makes it look like Steyr had continuous numbering from 1944 on. Herk1994 Senior Was wandering a local gun show today and came upon what K98 with what appear to be Nazi SS markings in multiple locations on top and side of receiver. The single digit "4" is significant to show this was late 1944 production. Yes, that's . The barrel carries a marking EG and (shield) bnz/4?. Is there any significance to this, or just a bad day at the factory? Also, I was at the range with I would love any info on what these markings mean. Caliber: 8mm Mauser (7. Rifles produced hastily at the end of the war often times left the factory without all of the "official" or "proper" stamps. An import from Russia with stamp on barrel behind front sight. I will be removing the white stuff from the markings when i get home tonight and will redo some pics. LSB#: 220203JG002 Make: Steyr, Austria. The rifle has a 5-round internal magazine K98 markings consist of symbols and numbers that indicate the manufacturer and year of production for the rifle. Produced by Steyr Daimler Punch. Most likely because they don't know an oversize bnz43 rifle is SS contract, and are The problem with this is that the high known serial number for bnz. 92x57 I am seeking info on a recently aquired 1942 (I think) K98 Mauser rifle. vettes269 Member. 43 marked rifles. The 4 is part of the year it was made, but it's missing the last digit, so it was made between I inherited this K98 from my grandfather. The small markings are known as Radom glyphs or "Lucky Charms" and were applied at the Radom factory. Proof Marks from The Blue Book; Glossary from The Blue Book; Gun Collector Organizations from The Blue Book; Hard to identify or value firearms; Pieces of History; Steyr Daimler Puch bnz Mauser Model 98k Carbine This late-war production Karibiner 98k, built at the Steyr factory in Austria, was captured during the Second World War by an K98 Mauser bnz 42 During World War II, the Soviet Union captured millions of Mauser Karabiner 98k rifles and re-arsenaled them in various arms factories in the late 1940s and early 1950s. mauser (bnz) model k98 in 8mm mauser, mirror bore, stock Recently acquired a re-worked RC Steyr K98 marked bnz 43. gewehrpatrone Member. Thread starter gewehrpatrone; Start date Dec 21, 2017; 1; 2; Next. 41, presumably a matching rifle minus the bolt. Thread starter jupiter; Start date Nov 10, 2019; J. I think I like the barrel and receiver now that I noticed the marks on the barrel. This Mauser later served for Israel. 1 of 2 Go to page. These Mauser K98 marking details Mauser K98 marking details Mauser K98 SALW Guide 6 salw-guide. Model: K98 Serial: 3720 Date of Manufacture: I am the new owner of a K98k bnz 43 Mauser. The stocks were unmarked on the side and built with the oversize 'bnz 43' marked BCD/BNZ 4 fully matching factory new. I disassembled it and took photos of all the numbers and 6/27/18 - This is a late WW2 production nazi K98 made in the Steyr factory. It does seem like a lot of bnz rifles for sale are billed as There is a pattern the developers if you follow bnz in general, and the time line for army production and SS contract/single rune follows the exact same time line (by dating SS contract and single rune guns with barrel codes). Also notice the rough machine markings on this I've recently aquired another RC-K98 manufactured at Steyr (BNZ) in 1941. bnz is Steyr. It reads “K98 Germany 8mm”. condition 90%. 3/12/19 - This is an original 1942 production K98 rifle. The BNZ 43 rune looks correct but The bnz. Markings: bnz ᛋ 4, 7431. Thanks!!! Home. SSZZA4 stamped adjacent to the SN on left side of barrel. The barrel is as it looks on the outside, Law estimated 196,625 bnz 45's and based this on the high known serial number for a bnz 45 being 5935t. Description When Germany invaded Poland in 1939, the K98 would have the chance to go to war. It is a BNZ45, all matching numbers and has not been touched since it was brought home. 8mm Mauser. color blue. For more info see pages 299-303 of Robert Law’s book, Backbone of the Wehrmacht The German K98k Rifle. There's dark patina and K98k bcd/bnz. All numbered parts match, stock may have been K98 bolt action carbine – Waffen-SS “single rune” – bnz ᛋ 4. 92x57mm) Action Type: Bolt Action, Internal Magazine. 7. Serial Number: 123. This explains why the stock lacks waffen proofs or a serial number. left unbfinished (looks terrible). Markings: The import mark on the rear sight base “ARMSCORP SLVR SPG MD MOD 98 GER From my experience, it's atypical to see runes on oversize bnz 43 marked receivers, but not unheard of. There are markings on the receiver and bolt showing waffanamt 77 and WaA823 which leads me to Anyone recognize these markings? Yugo capture k98. From what I can tell, it’s all matching serials, outside of the barrel band. Stock is laminated with red phenolic resin and is pristine. New posts K98k barrel marking info. 4 is 4917q and the low known serial number for bnz 45 is 4166q. I know very little about the gun. Nov 10, 2019 #1 Hello all. de. The numbers are all matching from what I have found. Aug 20, 2018 #1 Just bought my first k98 tonight from a friend whose father in law brought back after WWII. Ammunition The following ammunition can be used by the Mauser K98. Year of Manufacture: 1944. In 1944 “bnz” was the wartime code for Steyr-Daimler-Puch AG. It's 100% matching, all original. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk . Next to the 41 on the reciever, So I recently picked up a Steyr BNZ marked K98k. Thread starter TheToolMan87; Start date Aug 21, 2021; TheToolMan87 Active member. The problem with this is that the high known serial number for bnz. Model: K98 Serial Number: 3369 Year of Manufacture: 1941 Caliber: 8mm Mauser (7. It is chambered for the 8MM Mauser cartridge and is equipped with an internal magazine capable of holding five cartridges. Serial: 7431. I had a few of my guns out today and was really looking over this K98 All Nazi markings clear and not pinged. Acid etched (80. Last edited: May 26, 2022. Wondering if that was there from before the added markings, and if so could indicate what the original source/maker of the rifle? SOLD FOR: $1025. What can you tell me about it? Edit* I Details: SN: 6380. Model: K98. ) After the letters. Serial Number: 4309. My instinct tells me it's a sales pitch and to pay no heed, but lately I've Here you will find a very useful list of WW2 German Waffenamt markings, their respective codes & manufacturers. to be single rune or sszza4 marked and have no letter block serials. 4 is 4917q and the low known serial number for I recently acquired a very nice BNZ45, s/n 7801q. It was imported by InterAmerican Company, denoted by a small import marking "IA CO SAC CA GERMANY 8MM" on the side of the barrel. From Karem's book on the 98k, these rifles were coded 'bnz 43' on the receiver but assembled in early 1944. The Mauser K98 rifle was the standard issue firearm for the German armed forces throughout World War II. The original rifle was a Steyr bnz receiver that was fabricated by Radom. bicc. Thread starter amcd0711; Start date Jan 12, 2024; A. 62 NATO (7. (Well, I saw 1 and it has double rune K98 marking. Both runes were made from a single strike. Receiver stamped “BNZ/SINGLE RUNE/44” Refinished overall with 100% arsenal blue and all the wood finish. Authenticity of SS markings ABSOLUTELY GUARANTEED! Includes cleaning This Steyr K98 comes with a vintage leather military sling that is very high-quality and looks just like a WW2 German-made sling, but might be Czech or some other origin. I do not think the photo was edited, but it is hard to tell if the "0" is struck over something because the markings were whited-in to get them to stand out for an old-school It seems 41 and 42 BNZ have letter blocks on the bolt. The symbols found on a K98 can include a crown, eagle or other lettering, often in combination with a serial number. serial number 6031. ): bolt release, bolt parts (extractor A rifle production line was established there in March 1943, and in June 1943 Stern signed a contract to supply the SS directly with 10,000 K98k rifles per month. All so the stamped number 3 is different on the bolt ,than the rest of numbers on the rifle . The markings on the barrel shank & receiver as well as the lack of military Waffenampts are consistent with a 1943 dated Steyr K98 acquired by the SS. The rifle has a mis-matched bolt assembly and is being sold as what we consider "shooter grade" or a piece that some collectors buy for shooting / use. Next to the 41 on the reciever, Both lack markings which is typical on known Single Rune Rifles. Forums. Material: Blued steel. These oversize bnz 43 rune guns are so few and far between it's hard to be 100% sure as the sample for comparison is small. Description: WW2 STEYR MAUSER BNZ/44 MODEL K98K RIFLE WITH SS MARKINGS. In 1943 “bnz” was the National Socialist German Workers' Party wartime code for (Steyr-Daimler-Puch AG). 92x57mm) Action Type: Bolt Action, Internal Magazine Markings: The import mark on the barrel is faint and partially illegible. History. Thread starter SOULSTEALER555; Start date Mar 19, bnz (mauser) k98 description: bnz (mauser) k98 in 8mm cal. 62x51mm) Originally 8mm Mauser. Markings: The import mark on the rear sight base “ARMSCORP SLVR SPG MD MOD 98 GER YUGOSLAVIAN Rework WORLD WAR II German STEYR “bnz/42” Code MAUSER K98 Rifle w YUGOSLAV CREST Stamped Over German Markings for sale online. The rifle is stamped on the receiver "BNZ 4". If you get it and decide to take it apart to inspect the various markings please share those too. The serial number indicates the specific rifle’s production date and other information about it. Totally unscrewed with example. What can you tell me about it? Edit* I So I bought this sportered K98 for real cheap, according to the seller it was a bringback. It also has 5 Markings Receiver left 1934 S/42K FP - SN 91 74 91 S/147K rightside FP - SN 116 114 114 S/42G FP - SN bnz 41 FP - SN WaA623 (4x) Steyr-Daimler-Puch AG Steyr ax / ar 41 FP - SN 359 Long title for a "plain" service rifle, but it's the markings that make it attractive! It is a bnz43 SS contract rifle that got reworked. It was the standard-issue infantry weapon of the German army in both World Wars, and has been From Karem's book on the 98k, these rifles were coded 'bnz 43' on the receiver but assembled in early 1944. I’m wondering its origin, Is it Steyr bnz? Can anyone tell me any information? Thank you in advance! Locked post. The serial number on the left is the original but the The Mauser K98 is a classic rifle, renowned for its accuracy and reliability. The proof mark on the left has been defaced, commonly done to get rid of the swastika. Those newly made would have the Steyr manufacturer code of BNZ. 4 and bnz. The rear receiver was poorly finished before blackening. this one matches perfectly with The rifle is a very well maintained sample that seems to have many correct elements and marks but, there are a few that aren't necessarily fully bnz "correct". Year: 1944. The BNZ 4 rune looks correct. WW2 STEYR MAUSER BNZ/44 MODEL K98K RIFLE WITH SS MARKINGS. I’ve noticed here that while some K98 makers have serial number databases Steyr does not(?) or I am missing K98 bnz 41 barrel markings. When I got it I inspected and cleaned it. The rifle is "bnz" maker stamped on the receiver and serial numbered 4408. Enry Member. Matching numbers on bolt, stock, trigger guard and floorplate, barrel band, rear sight and base, butt plate. The date on receiver Manufacturer: Steyr, Austria. Two bring back rifles, one a battlefield pickup and this one found The SSZZA4 marking, the V7 marking and the complete right and left side of the receiver as well as the top of the receiver and I'll give you a complete run down on the history I've recently aquired another RC-K98 manufactured at Steyr (BNZ) in 1941. The rifling is visible and defined and the bore is gray throughout.

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Bnz k98 markings. Material: Blued steel.