The book has truly amazing detail and many photos which ive never seen before, including some of hitler visiting the mauser factory in 1933 and many rare photos of the k98 in action. Original ww2 era mauser kar 98k rifle stock made from laminated wood parts. The following nazi 98k rifles are russian captures in excellent external condition with either laminated or, infrequently solidwalnut buttstocks asnoted some having visible nazi cartouches on the right side of the wood. Ww2 german k98 karabiner 98k mauser military rifle book 2. Mar 20, 2015 it also investigates the kar 98k, which was still in frontline use with wehrmacht troops in 1945, saw use with mexican and yugoslavian forces, and even played a role in the 1990s balkan conflicts in the hands of snipers. Its interesting that it took so many years for a book like this to come along.
The karabiner 98k is a controlledfeed boltaction rifle based on th e mauser m98 system. Please note, this was only 2 weeks into firearms experience. The karabiner 98 kurz or carbine 98 short, often abbreviated kar98k or k98k is a boltaction rifle chambered for the 7. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our. All minor parts are milled unless mentioned otherwise solid front bands are milled but do not have the cutouts at the top and bottom featured on the earlier htype bands. Mausers tradition of worldwide excellence in firearms continues. Mauser s tradition of worldwide excellence in firearms continues. Forgetting for a moment that new 98 s are available from mauser today but the saying goes that there is only one mauser, all other are copies having original roll marks ect add a signifiant resale value here in my country, extended slightly to other german arsenal houses see lowe, amberg. Nazi rifles including the k98 and luftwaffe drilling, with authenticity guaranteed. It retains many excellent imperial and nazi markings, including a lazy s totenkopf ss marking. This new air rifle has styling inspired by the world war ii german service rifle. The new manufacture kar 98ks equipped some french units, including the.
The first of a three part series, this book covers preworld war two development and production of the mauser 98k series of rifles. This is a correct allmatching midwar wwii karabiner 98k rifle manufactured by mauserwerke ag, oberndorf a. The karabiner 98k is a controlledfeed boltaction rifle based on the mauser m 98 system. The rifle was designed in czechoslovakia shortly after world war i, to replace the vz. Warcraft exports yugoslavian 1948 m48 m48a m48b m48bo y ugo mauser k98 m98 germ an w wii 98k rifle 12. Rifle actions are still being based on it or using its features. The straight bolt handle found on the gewehr 98 bolt was replaced by a turneddown bolt handle on the karabiner 98k. The 98k mauser was a truly capable rifle, despite its relatively slow boltaction operation. This rifle started life as a gewehr 98 and was converted after wwi into a 98k. If youre interested in mauser kar 98k firearms, you probably know that diana already has an underlever air rifle inspired by this rifle. Originally, this was intended to be 1 book, but due to the immense amount of information available over 910 pages, the volume was split into 2 books, which are sold together as a set. Ww2 german k98 karabiner 98k mauser military rifle book 2 vol. Trick out or upgrade your firearm with the largest gun parts selection at.
Browse all new and used mauser rifles military for sale and buy with confidence from guns international. Badace no drill picatinny rail lowprofile fulllength sc ope mo unt for m auser. Find great deals on ebay for mauser kar 98 k and mauser kar 98 k stock. All german service rifles manufactured since 1898 and all genuine mauser sporting high power rifles manufactured since 1904 are mechanically practically identical. This is primarily found in the shape of the wood stock and handguard. Mauser rifles and pistols is also available to purchase in print. This volume offers an insight into the iconic mauser family of german boltaction rifles. With some of the recents posts i was thinking it might be nice to have a list of books about mausers.
Actually, i was quite disappointed in this book about the sniper variants of the k98 as i was so overly impressed with volume i of backbone of the wehrmacht. Please note that parts are military surplus rifle take offs in most cases and will show wear and use. It was developed from the german mauser gewehr 98 line, and features a very similar bolt design. During world war ii, the soviet union captured millions of mauser karabiner 98k rifles and refurbished them in various arms. It was the german service rifle from 1898 to 1935, when it was replaced by the karabiner 98k, a shorter weapon using the same basic design.
Nations like france and norway used the mauser karabiner 98k rifle and other german weapons in the years after world war ii. France produced a slightly modified version of the kar 98k in the french occupation zone of germany in the immediate postwar period. See our other ww2 items including other k98 books as we offer a combined shipping discount. All complete with the military proof marks and acceptance stamps, which read like a history book. Oct 16, 2015 world war ii nazi k98 mauser bolt action rifle with bayonet bangor, maine today one of the most popular and sought after military rifles is the german 8mm mauser k98 bolt. Lot of 5 vintage trigger assembly i believe they are for a 98 mauser or 1908 mauser 2 have springs plus i have 2 additional springs that are in a container labeled1908 mauser and look to be the same as the other 2 2 triggers appear to be unused sorry for the lack of solid information but i am selling my fathers collection of scopes and. World war ii nazi k98 mauser bolt action rifle with bayonet bangor, maine today one of the most popular and sought after military rifles is the german 8mm mauser k98 bolt. Nations like france and norway used the mauser karabiner 98k rifle and a number of other german weapons in the years after world war ii. Every now and then we have a request for a special rifle project. Karabiner 98k volume ii 2 book set third party press. Unlike a lot of other books out there, this one contains a great deal of original research as well as stunning photography. Historically over 90% of the bolt action rifles we have built, have been done so based on one of the variations of the mauser 98 action.
This book is highly recommended by members of the k98 forum and its good to have a copy at last. Backbone of the wehrmacht the german k98k rifle, 19341945. The mitchells mausers collection contains rare k98 mausers built during wwii by the german war machine. The israeli mauser karabiner 98k rifles that were converted have 7. Find a k98 mauser for sale at, the worlds largest gun auction site. A collectors guide to the development and production. In one variant or another, it armed men on both sides of two world wars and continues to be seen in conflicts around the world to this day. Originally, this was intended to be 1 book, but due to the immense amount of information available over 910 pages, the volume was split into 2. Dec 17, 2019 if youre interested in mauser kar 98k firearms, you probably know that diana already has an underlever air rifle inspired by this rifle. Whereas the first book is the endall book ever printed on the k98 mauser, this book does not follow up with the same type of painstakingly researched data, information, production dates, codes, and things such as that.
Volume iia is signed by one of the authors bruce karem. Backbone of the whermacht german k98k rifle, 193445. Backbone of the whermacht german k98k rifle, 193445 law, richard on. Additional charges for non free shipping products, products shipping to remote locations, hazmat products, and large or heavy items still apply. The gewehr 98 abbreviated g98, gew 98 or m98 is a german bolt action rifle made by mauser firing cartridges from a 5round internal cliploaded magazine. Receiver with byf 1943 code mauserwerke kg, oberndorf on the neckar. Whereas the first book is the endall book ever printed on the k98 mauser, this.
The gewehr 98 action, using a stripper clip loaded with the 7. The arctic k98k click here, click here, czechoslovak mauser bayonets and variations click here and mg34mg42 german universal machineguns by folke myrvang isbn no. In honor of the 125th anniversary of american rifleman, the following is an excerpt from the january, 1971 issue. The most famed rifle was the nazi k98 mauser for sale on invaluable. Mauser rifles for sale german mauser k98 for sale 8mm. It also investigates the kar 98k, which was still in frontline use with wehrmacht troops in 1945, saw use with mexican and yugoslavian forces, and even played a.
This is a correct allmatching midwar wwii karabiner 98k rifle manufactured by mauser werke ag, oberndorf a. Russian captured 98k from wwii updated 292015 the following nazi 98k rifles are russian captures in excellent external condition with either laminated or, infrequently solidwalnut buttstocks asnoted some having visible nazi cartouches on the right side of the wood. A collectors guide to the development and production of the german k98k service rifle up to 1938 the k98k rifle was germanys principle battle rifle from 1935 until 1945. You can buy a k98 mauser with confidence from thousands of. The mauser oberndorf chapter covers all of the commercial models based on the model 98 action including the standardmodell, banner mausers, contract rifles. M98 mauser spare parts kit rating required select rating 1 star worst 2 stars 3 stars average 4 stars 5 stars best name.
This reference book will be shipping via media mail. While the kar 98k was readily loaded with loose rounds, the m1 relied on the metal enbloc clip to charge its internal magazine. Whereas the first book is the endall book ever printed on the k98 mauser, this book does not follow up with the same type of painstakingly researched data, information, production dates. Receiver s243 from 1937 year mauserwerke ag, berlinborsigwalde. It explores the full range of mauser rifles, beginning with the hugely successful gew. Ever since you became interested in the wellknown mauser firearm karabiner 98 kurz, which became known as the k98, you have pursued shopping on ebay for a kar98k stock to keep your weapon in tiptop condition. Mauser rifles military for sale guns international. Rear sight blade for the 98k and other military mauser rifles. German mauser 98k k98k international military antiques. The straight bolt handle found on the gewehr 98 bolt was replaced by a turneddown bolt handle on th e karabiner 9 8k. Great deals on rifle stock and forend parts for mauser.
The hardware is all original as well and comes with the item as shown. In those 10 years the k98k rifle left its mark on the history of the world. Ww2 german karabiner 98k mauser rifle volume i k98. Drawing on firsthand accounts of the weapons in combat and primary sources regarding their mechanical performance, this fully illustrated study charts the mausers origins, combat record and lasting influence. Original part to replace that missing or damaged rear sight blade. The top of the receiver ring is marked with a waffenamt over byf 44. A collectors guide to the development and production of the german k98k service rifle from 1939 1944. Rifle stock and forend parts for mauser for sale ebay. The book includes detailed production analysis using factory documents whenever possible, including over 200 pages on mauser oberndorf alone. We have parts, accessories and schematics for your firearm needs. The mauser k98k is an authentic piece of history for any collector. Mauser bolt rifles by ludwig olson military mauser rifles of the world by robt. Karabiner 98k project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. It also investigates the kar 98k, which was still in frontline use with wehrmacht troops in 1945, saw use with mexican and yugoslavian forces, and even played a role in the 1990s balkan conflicts in the hands of snipers.
Calendar of the dday and battle of normandy 76th anniversary ceremonies. This german mauser rifle was mass produced for use in world war ii. Browse the large selection of mauser 98 barrels offered by numrich gun parts. The gewehr 98 mauser rifle is one of the most historically significant and technically influential firearms in history. Today, we have the spanish mauser, serbian mauser, ottoman variant, and more. Extensive bibliography, listing all the books, catalogs, articles and foreign sources. Rifle stock and forend parts for mauser for sale in. Everything about mauser bolt rifles is here and to know and understand mauser rifles is to understand all rifles. If you have volumes 1 and 3 youll need this volume ii which is a two book set to complete your collection. During the late 1950s, the idf converted the calibre of their mauser karabiner 98k rifles from the original german 7.
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