 | 1936 S/42 K98k Serial # 3947
1936 S/42 K98k (7.92 x 57mm) - Serial # 3947 (Mfg in 1936 by Mauser Werke AG, Oberndorf a/N)
Caliber: ................................. 7.92 x 57mm (8mm Mauser) Rifling & Twist: ....................... 4 Groove, Right Hand Barrel Length: ........................ 23.62 in. (600mm) Overall Length: ...................... 43.7 in. (1110mm) Weight: ................................. 8.38 lb. (3.8 kg without sling, ammo or bayonet) Magazine Capacity: ................. 5 rounds Total K98k Qty Mfg ................. 14,048,789 (Estimated 1934 - 1945 from Richard Law's calculations) 1936 Qty&Ser# (S/42)....... ??? (Low observed #??? - High observed #??? )
Source: ....................... Backbone of the Wehrmacht (The German K98k Rifle, 1934 - 1945) by Richard D Law" (1993) - ISBN: 0-88935-139-2
A rare K98k and unique with the DRP marking! (very few documented)
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