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Mauser K98k 'byf 45' 8mm SN: 944

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Mauser K98k 'byf 45' 8mm SN: 944
Rifle. bolt-Action. German WW2 military issued Infantry rifle. 24" barrel with hooded ramp/post front and tangent rear sights. This is a late war Mauser "Kriegsmodell". Adopted in late 1944 it is a simplified K98k lacking cleaning rod, bayonet lug, stock disassembly disc and other minor features deemed unnecessary for combat. Stamped barrel bands triggerguard, and "punch Hole" floorplate. Receiver ring stamped "byf 45" with Eagle/Swastika proof and Waffenamt Eagle/135. Also the serial number and "Mod.98" is stamped on the ring. Eagle/135 waffenamts and "byf" stamped on the triggerguard/floorplate. Manufactures code " 44A37 with Eagle/135 waffenamt and small shield stamped on the lower barrel. Serial number matches on the bolt, bolt sleeve, and receiver ring, the rest unmarked. Cupped, unmarked steel buttplate. Correct "L&F" marked issue sling attached. Machining marks present on the receiver ring. Bore appears dark/d with strong rifling, but a little dirty. Blonde wood stock/handguard are very good. Blued finish is about 85%. with handling loss to the bolt knob. The front barrel band, triggerguard/floorplate, and buttplate are in the white, and have never been blued. There is some minor surface rust on the buttplate. Action is crisp/tight. NRA condition-Very Good. C&R Firearm.