What Mauser 98 variant is this? 1st SS Division Leibstandarte

[7.62x63mmUS]

Looks like a full length Gewehr 98 but has finger groove stock and non-roller coaster sights. Not a Mauser expert just an amateur here

[KenG]

Could be a Standard Modell.

[7.62x63mmUS]

Never seen one with a stock disc like that. Maybe a special model for the SS at the time?

[mosinnagantm9130]

It's probably on of the Gew.98 rifles that the SS had updated to K98 specs. You'll notice those also have straight bolts.

[rojocorsa]

It's probably on of the Gew.98 rifles that the SS had updated to K98 specs. You'll notice those also have straight bolts.

You got it.

[pitfighter]

Gew.98 upgraded - as stated above.

Pit.

[7.62x63mmUS]

Thanks... had never seen a combination of those features.

[rojocorsa]

It was a transitionary thing, if you will.


As you know, most of the other SS rifles were made by exclusively by Steyr.

[Cessnapilot89]

One more rifle added to the list of things to buy.

[pitfighter]

Think he left his ammo pouch open?
No matter what army it is, I recognize the body language of the drill instructor.

We had a sergeant carried a pace-stick - and would hit your shins with it - delightful memories.


Pit.