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The G43/K43 rifle was Germany's attempt at an answer to the Soviet SVT-40 and US M1 Garand. It is a fairly reliable weapon, but it did suffer from parts breakage.
This particular rifle was rebuilt by the Volks Polizei in East Germany after the war.
The G43/K43 rifle was Germany's attempt at an answer to the Soviet SVT-40 and US M1 Garand. It is a fairly reliable weapon, but it did suffer from parts breakage.
This particular rifle was a mint-condition, all matching rifle from late 1944 Berlin Lubecker production. It still had the manual and spare parts kit in the buttstock.
The G43/K43 rifle was Germany's attempt at an answer to the Soviet SVT-40 and US M1 Garand. It is a fairly reliable weapon, but it did suffer from parts breakage.
This particular rifle was an all matching sniper rifle from late in 1944. It was duffle cut and repaired. It is featured in the book "Hitler's Garands" by W. Darrin Weaver.
The Karabiner 98 Kurz or K98k was the mainstay bolt-action rifle of the German military before and during WWII. It was the direct descendant of the WWI era Gewehr 98. It was chambered for the 8mm Mauser round and fed by an internal five round box magazine.
This particular rifle was a bolt mismatch gun in used but very nice shape. It was built by J.P. Sauer und Sohn very early in 1939.
The Karabiner 98 Kurz or K98k was the mainstay bolt-action rifle of the German military before and during WWII. It was the direct descendant of the WWI era Gewehr 98. It was chambered for the 8mm Mauser round and fed by an internal five round box magazine.
This particular rifle was a mostly matching gun from Steyr in 1940. Of note is the fairly hard-to-find "660" receiver code denoting Steyr production. This was their code before they switched to the more common "bnz."
The Karabiner 98 Kurz or K98k was the mainstay bolt-action rifle of the German military before and during WWII. It was the direct descendant of the WWI era Gewehr 98. It was chambered for the 8mm Mauser round and fed by an internal five round box magazine.
This particular rifle was an all matching, but well-used rifle built by Mauser Werke, Berlin Borsigwalde in 1941. Like K43 7668p, this rifle has a definite been there/done that feel that I absolutely love.
The Karabiner 98 Kurz or K98k was the mainstay bolt-action rifle of the German military before and during WWII. It was the direct descendant of the WWI era Gewehr 98. It was chambered for the 8mm Mauser round and fed by an internal five round box magazine.
This particular rifle is another hardwood-stocked mid-war K98 produced by Mauser Werke Oberndorf. It is all matching save for the handguard which is also a hardwood replacement. This is a nice, honest gun showing a lot of character.
The Karabiner 98 Kurz or K98k was the mainstay bolt-action rifle of the German military before and during WWII. It was the direct descendant of the WWI era Gewehr 98. It was chambered for the 8mm Mauser round and fed by an internal five round box magazine.
This particular rifle was an all matching gun produced by Mauser Werke Oberndorf in 1943. Of note is the solid hardwood stock. These were far less common than the laminate stocks found on most K98's of the time.
The Karabiner 98 Kurz or K98k was the mainstay bolt-action rifle of the German military before and during WWII. It was the direct descendant of the WWI era Gewehr 98. It was chambered for the 8mm Mauser round and fed by an internal five round box magazine.
This particular rifle was an all matching, late '44 rifle built by Mauser Werk Oberndorf. It was a little rough, but all matching an honest.
The Karabiner 98 Kurz or K98k was the mainstay bolt-action rifle of the German military before and during WWII. It was the direct descendant of the WWI era Gewehr 98. It was chambered for the 8mm Mauser round and fed by an internal five round box magazine.
This particular rifle was a mostly correct rifle built by Mauser Werk Oberndorf. The magazine floorplate had been replaced.