1942 Code AR K98k-ZF41 (7.92 x 57mm) - Serial #1636(k) (Mfg in 1942 by Mauser Werke AG, Borsigwalde)
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# (ar 42)........... 110,489 (Low observed # 4583 - High observed # 5003)
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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4 FN front sight, FN was once owned by DWM and during the nazi occupation operated the firm along with Mauser Oberndorf managers. Large supplier to both Mauser firms, and Gustloff Weimar.
