Very good condition WWI German Kar 98az Mauser Rifle in 8mm Mauser (7.92 x 57) caliber that was manufactured by Erfurt Arsenal in 1918, as marked on the receiver. Rifle shows postwar Weimar use with a “1920” property marking on the receiver. Rifle is NOT import marked and has all matching serial numbers except the rear action screw. Metal finish is original blue showing some normal wear. Receiver has some light pitting. Bore is good, bright with good average rifling and a little pitting. Stock has original finish and shows some normal handling marks. Unit marked “S.Mo.I.44.” on the right side of the bolt takedown washer for issue to the Schutzpolizei (Police) in an unidentified district. Right side buttstock has Imperial German proof mark cartouches. Left side buttstock has a “1920” marking. Underside of buttstock has a matching serial number. An interesting Kar 98az Mauser Rifle with matching numbers.
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