1939 Code 42 Oberndorf K98k #602(z)

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1939 Code 42 Oberndorf K98k #602(z)

1939 Code 42 K98k (7.92 x 57mm) - Serial # 602(z)
(Mfg in 1940 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)
1939 Qty&Ser# (Code 42)....... 279,078 (Low observed # 199 - High observed # 9105bb)
1940 Qty&Ser# (Code 42)....... 415,457 (Low observed # 1660 - High observed # 5498qq)

Source: ....................... Backbone of the Wehrmacht
(The German K98k Rifle, 1934 - 1945) by Richard D Law" (1993) - ISBN: 0-88935-139-2

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1 1939 Code 42 Oberndorf K98k K98k (7.92 x 57mm) - Serial # 602z (Mfg in 1940 by Mauser Werke AG, Oberndorf a/N)	2 Serial # x02 and WaA63 Inspection Mark on cleaning rod. Serial # 602 & WaA655 Inspection Mark on reverse side of upper barrel band.	3 Serial # x02 and WaA63 Inspection Mark on cleaning rod. Serial # x02 on top and WaA655 Inspection Mark with Nazi Eagle on leading edge of front sight.	4 Serial # x02 and WaA63 Inspection Mark on cleaning rod. Serial # x02 on top and WaA655 Inspection Mark with Nazi Eagle on leading edge of front sight.
5 Serial # x02 on top and WaA655 Inspection Mark with Nazi Eagle on leading edge of front sight.	6 Serial # x02 on top and WaA655 Inspection Mark with Nazi Eagle on leading edge of front sight.	7 WaA63 & serial # x02 Inspection Marks on 10" cleaning rod.	8 WaA63 & serial # x02 Inspection Marks on 10" cleaning rod.
9 WaA63 & serial # x02 Inspection Marks on 10" cleaning rod.	10 Serial # 602 & WaA655 Inspection Mark on reverse side of upper barrel band.	11 Serial # 602 & WaA655 Inspection Mark on reverse side of upper barrel band.	12 Serial # 602 on upper and lower barrel bands with WaA655 Inspection Marks on reverse side of upper and lower barrel bands.
13 Serial # 602 & WaA655 Inspection Mark on reverse side of lower barrel band.	14 Serial # 602 & WaA655 Inspection Mark on reverse side of lower barrel band.	15 Serial # 602 & WaA655 Inspection Mark on reverse side of lower barrel band.	16 Serial # 602(z) & waffenamts w/Nazi Eagle (firing proof) - WaA63 Inspection Marks on barrel.
17 Serial # 602 & WaA655 Inspection Marks on underside of rear sight.	18 Serial # 602(z) w/Nazi Eagle (firing proof) and multiple WaA63 Inspection Marks on barrel.	19 Serial # 602(z) w/Nazi Eagle (firing proof) and multiple WaA63 Inspection Marks on barrel.	20 WaA655 Inspection Marks on recoil lug disc.
21 Serial # 602(z) w/Nazi Eagle (firing proof) and multiple WaA63 Inspection Marks on barrel.	22 Serial # 602(z) w/Nazi Eagle (firing proof) and multiple WaA63 Inspection Marks on barrel.	23 Serial # 602(z) w/Nazi Eagle (firing proof) and multiple WaA63 Inspection Marks on barrel.	24 Serial # 602(z) w/Nazi Eagle (firing proof) and multiple WaA63 Inspection Marks on barrel.