Arsenal/Manufacturer of M98

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David K

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.... I'm looking to confirm the manufacturer of an Israeli M98 (7.62mm) conversion. It has stamped clearly on the receiver ring M98, and the manufacturer code " swp45" which is I believe BRNO and the 45 refers to the year of production. Correct ? The metal is quite well finished, beech stock, no 'take down disk, but it has the hole is in the heel of the butt. All parts are milled, with the exception of the butt plate. Again, am I correct in assuming that the Israelis "force matched" and refinished these rifles ? Bolt is un-numbered and the trigger/magazine floor plate # do not matchthe rifles serial #. Indicative of rebuilding and "forced matching" ? ..... barrel etc. in good shape,shows relatively, little wear since having been re blued. Without pictures I know it's hard, but an idea of the value ? And the final question, does the CFC use the manufacturer swp45 or Brno (if I'm right about the actual maker) for registration purposes ? Thanks guys ! LEE ENFIELDS I know, but Mauser's hardly anything ! .... David K.
 
They sell on here for $300-$400 depending on condition. Isreal got a whole bunch of 8mm K98's after the war and most got converted to 7.62x51. They also had a bunch made by FN in 7.62x51 in the 50's.
 
.... SDC .... Would "Waffenwerke Brunn" have been Brno ? (The 7.62 Markings are clearly stamped on the receiver ring above the swp45) ... Thanks for the quick reply guys ! ..... David K.
 
When I registered my Israeli K98, it was registered as a Brno at the CFC. Not sure how consistent they are with that though, they are just as likely to call it Mauser manufacture.....
 
... Thanks Guys ! Really appreciate the help/guidance ! For a (late) wartime rifle, it's very well finished ! Not at all sure how much is due to the Israeli "rebuilding" efforts though ! ..... David K.:)
 
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