1939 Code 42 Oberndorf K98k # 8089(i)

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1939 Code 42 Oberndorf K98k # 8089(i)

1939 Code 42 K98k (7.92 x 57mm) - Serial # 8089(i)
(Mfg in 1939 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)

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 # 8089(i) (Mfg in 1939 by Mauser Werke AG, Oberndorf a/N)	2 1939 Code 42 Oberndorf K98k K98k (7.92 x 57mm) - Serial # 8089(i) c/w L&F sling (Mfg in 1939 by Mauser Werke AG, Oberndorf a/N)	3 Serial # 8089 & WaA63 Inspection Mark on reverse side of upper and lower barrel bands.	4 Serial # 89 on top and WaA63 Inspection Mark with Nazi Eagle on leading edge of front sight.
5 Serial # 89 on top and WaA63 Inspection Mark with Nazi Eagle on leading edge of front sight.	6 Serial # 89 on top and WaA63 Inspection Mark with Nazi Eagle on leading edge of front sight.	7 Serial # 89 on top and WaA63 Inspection Mark with Nazi Eagle on leading edge of front sight.	8 Serial # 89 on top and WaA63 Inspection Mark with Nazi Eagle on leading edge of front sight.
9 Serial # 89 on top and WaA63 Inspection Mark with Nazi Eagle on leading edge of front sight.	10 Serial # 89 on top and WaA63 Inspection Mark with Nazi Eagle on leading edge of front sight.	11 Serial # 89 on top and WaA63 Inspection Mark with Nazi Eagle on leading edge of front sight.	12 Serial # 8089 & WaA63 Inspection Mark on reverse side of upper barrel band.
13 Serial # 89 on top and WaA63 Inspection Mark on bayonet lug.	14 Serial # 89 on top and WaA63 Inspection Mark on bayonet lug.	15 Serial # 89 on top and WaA63 Inspection Mark on bayonet lug.	16 Serial # 89 on top and WaA63 Inspection Mark on bayonet lug.
17 Serial # 8089 & WaA63 Inspection Mark on reverse side of upper and lower barrel bands.	18 Serial # 8089 & WaA63 Inspection Mark on reverse side of lower barrel band.	19 Serial # 8089 & WaA63 Inspection Mark on reverse side of lower barrel band.	20 Serial # 8089 & WaA63 Inspection Mark on reverse side of lower barrel band.
21 Serial # 8089 & WaA63 Inspection Mark on reverse side of lower barrel band.	22 Serial # 8089 & WaA63 Inspection Mark on reverse side of lower barrel band.	23 Serial # 8089 & WaA63 Inspection Mark on rear sight base. Serial # 89 on rear sight slide.	24 Serial # 8089(i) w/Nazi Eagle (firing proof) and multiple WaA63 Inspection Marks on barrel.