1942 Code byf Oberndorf K98k

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1942 Code byf Oberndorf K98k

K98k (7.92 x 57mm) - Serial # 9607(f)
(Mfg in 1942 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)
1942 Qty&Ser# (byf 42)........... 380,421 (Low observed # 1209 - High observed # 459nn)

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 1942 Code byf42 Oberndorf K98k K98k (7.92 x 57mm) - Serial # 9607(f) (Mfg in 1940 by Mauser Werke AG, Oberndorf a/N)	2 Serial # 9607 marked on side of upper barrel band.	3 Front Sight Hood	4 WaA135 Inspection Mark with Nazi Eagle on leading edge of front sight.
5 WaA135 Inspection Mark with Nazi Eagle on leading edge of front sight	6 WaA135 Inspection Mark with Nazi Eagle on leading edge of front sight	7 Serial # 9607 marked on side of upper barrel band.	8 Serial # 9607 marked on side of upper barrel band.
9 Serial # 9607 on upper and lower barrel bands.	10 Serial # 9607 on lower barrel band.	11 Serial # 9607 on lower barrel band.	12 Serial # 9607 on lower barrel band.
13 Serial # 9607 on lower barrel band.	14 Serial # 9607 & WaA655 Inspection Mark on rear sight base. Serial # x07 on rear sight slide.	15 Serial # 9607(f) w/Nazi Eagle (firing proof) and multiple WaA655 Inspection Marks on barrel.	16 Serial # x07 on left side of trigger up underneath wood line.
17 Serial # 9607(f) w/Nazi Eagle (firing proof) and multiple WaA655 Inspection Marks on barrel.	18 Serial # 9607(f) w/Nazi Eagle (firing proof) and multiple WaA655 Inspection Marks on barrel.	19 Serial # 9607(f) w/Nazi Eagle (firing proof) and multiple WaA655 Inspection Marks on barrel.	20 Serial # 9607(f) w/Nazi Eagle (firing proof) and multiple WaA655 Inspection Marks on barrel.
21 Serial # 9607(f) w/Nazi Eagle (firing proof) and multiple WaA655 Inspection Marks on barrel.	22 Mod 98 on receiver.	23 Serial # x07 on top edge of bolt release.	24 Serial # 9607 on bolt cocking piece.