M98 Identification

[Truck Driver]

Just picked up a new to me M98 with very few markings and no date of manufacture and looks to have been refinished. The good thing is all the serial numbers match. The serial number is 4 digit . On the left side of the receiver is the caliber designation , Cal 7.92 with the letters P and R in square boxes, on the bolt is the letter S with what looks like the Eagle and Swastika stamp with the stamp on the back of the safety lever and the front stock sleeve. There may be others under the wood but I haven't tried to disassemble it yet. The barrel is in very good condition and is bright with sharp lands and grooves.
Any help will be appreciated.

[Dynamic]

Sucks you got a lemon you got jipped! I will send $100 your way and you can ship it to me 😀

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[westcoast362]

The pic comes up pretty small. From what I can see it looks like a Spanish M43 Mauser.

[God Bless America]

Sucks you got a lemon you got jipped! I will send $100 your way and you can ship it to me 😀

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IGNORE DYNAMIC!! He's not your friend. I am. I will give you $125 and will let you ship it to me at your expense! Those things are a hazard!



Looks nice, whatever it is.

[KenG]

The auxillary bayonet lug is a good indicator of a Spanish M-43. Crest or no crest on the receiver ring? These were made from 1944-1960. Many have the La Coruna crest with year of manufacture. Some receivers are blank. Some are refurbished Gew 98 receivers (still have german markings.) Better pics, and info on markings will help narrow it down.
Turned down bolt or straight bolt?
KenG

[Truck Driver]

The auxillary bayonet lug is a good indicator of a Spanish M-43. Crest or no crest on the receiver ring? These were made from 1944-1960. Many have the La Coruna crest with year of manufacture. Some receivers are blank. Some are refurbished Gew 98 receivers (still have german markings.) Better pics, and info on markings will help narrow it down.
Turned down bolt or straight bolt?
KenG

It has a turned down bolt. The markings appear to be an Eagle standing on a swastika. On other web sights my pictures can be enlarged but not here. I'll see if I can tale others and enlarge them before I post them.
Is the Spanish M-43 a strong action or is it too soft for modern ammo?
Thanks for the reply.

[oc16]

hate to tell you but nazi mauser's do not have that extra wood gap from the receiver in between the sights. I know mitchelles mausers have been making fake k98's with nazi markings but this is not a German mauser. how much did you pay?

[Truck Driver]

hate to tell you but nazi mauser's do not have that extra wood gap from the receiver in between the sights. I know mitchelles mausers have been making fake k98's with nazi markings but this is not a German Mauser. how much did you pay?

Nada, nothing, not one red cent. It was a gift. Don't think it's a Mitchelles since it was originally purchased in the mid 1960's. Where the left side is marked for the caliber the abbreviation for caliber is like it was written ( Cal 7.92 ) there is also the letter P and the letter R in separate boxes. If not a German Mauser which is it? My main concern is if the receiver is soft and needs to be heat treated.

[KenG]

Receiver is fine. I've got two M-43s. I've shot surplus out of both with no ill effects. But as it is mostly gone now, new ammo or reloads will do the job. Looking through my books, I want to know if the serial number on yours has a letter prefix. Like A, B, C.....
Most made for the Spanish military have that. But about 6000 were made for commercial sale.These had no letter prefix.
which would explain your rifles condition.

[Bobby Ricigliano]

It is a Spanish M43 Mauser La Coruna. They are not especially valuable but they are nice and mandatory for a Mauser collection. I have one too and I love it.

[Bobby Ricigliano]

hate to tell you but nazi mauser's do not have that extra wood gap from the receiver in between the sights. I know mitchelles mausers have been making fake k98's with nazi markings but this is not a German mauser. how much did you pay?

Sorry but that is incorrect.

German G33/40 Mountain carbines have the longer handguards. The Wehrmacht also fielded VZ.24's which had them too. I know you were referring to K98's but those were not the only "nazi Mausers."

[Bobby Ricigliano]

The Mitchell Mausers are not "fake" K98's either. They are real K98's, but unfortunately are often scrubbed and renumbered and pimpshined with chrome bolts and are despised by most collectors

[ChrisBrooklyn]

Mitchell's Mauser doesn't recognize c&r licenses apparently. Doesn't seem to make any sense.

[Spartan301]

Spanish M43 Mauser!

Very cool, OP!

If or when you are ready to sell it, "I'll Take It!"

[Truck Driver]

Receiver is fine. I've got two M-43s. I've shot surplus out of both with no ill effects. But as it is mostly gone now, new ammo or reloads will do the job. Looking through my books, I want to know if the serial number on yours has a letter prefix. Like A, B, C.....
Most made for the Spanish military have that. But about 6000 were made for commercial sale.These had no letter prefix.
which would explain your rifles condition.

There is no prefix letter with the serial number. The serial number appears on the bolt, receiver, trigger guard housing and the floor plate.
I also sent you a PM.