Mauser K98 S/42 1937 Germany 8 x 57

This is my 2nd video of my Mauser K98k, caliber 8x57, all matching numbers, original finish, great condition. It is marked S/42, 1937 and WaA63. So it is made by Mauser at the Obendorf factory in 1937.

The Karabiner 98k was derived from earlier rifles, namely the Mauser Standard modell and the Karabiner 98b, which in turn had both been developed from the Gewehr 98. Since the Karabiner 98k rifle was shorter than the earlier Karabiner 98b (the 98b was a carbine in name only, a version of Gewehr 98 long rifle with upgraded sights), it was given the designation Karabiner 98 Kurz, meaning "Carbine 98 Short". Just like its predecessor, the rifle was noted for its reliability, great accuracy and an effective range of up to 500 meters (547 yards) with iron sights.[3]

The Karabiner 98k was a controlled-feed bolt-action rifle based on the Mauser M 98 system. It could be loaded with five rounds of 7.92x57mm IS ammunition from a stripper clip, loaded into an internal magazine. The straight bolt handle found on the Gewehr 98 bolt had been replaced by a turned-down bolt handle on the Karabiner 98k. This change made it easier to rapidly operate the bolt, reduced the amount the handle projected beyond the receiver, and enabled mounting of aiming optics directly above the receiver on the Karabiner 98k.

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[UNPROFOR1994]

@TaZ101SAGA That's the perfect gift. Merry Christmas!

[TaZ101SAGA]

I'm getting the exact same rifle for Christmas, also an S/42 marked 1937 original.

[UNPROFOR1994]

@kermit150261 It still has the early "Weimar style" stamps.

[kermit150261]

Hey buddy , this one got the early eagle stamp on it or the nazi one ?

[UNPROFOR1994]

@20thcenturyfilmdocs Bought it on an online auction in Europe, from a fellow collector

[20thcenturyfilmdocs]

Very nice, where'd you get that one?