Model 98 with no markings.

[furfaro]

I just picked up a Mauser action Model 98 from an auction, but there are no markings, other than, "MOD. 98," "7x57", and the London Proof House Nitro Proof stamp. It has a sticker put on for the serial number.

It is a sporterized rifle, but why are there no other markings? Is there a way to find out more on the firearm?

 

[Lodi]

Maybe early production commercial, or polished out military action. A sticker would not suffice in lieu of a stamped serial number.

 

[Mike Webb]

If military it would have been stamped on the receiver ring. Check out the receiver profile and see if there is a hollowed out portion on the receiver ring from markings being ground off. The sticker is likely from the CFC as they supply a serial number sticker if a firearm has none and your action is considered a firearm by them. Got any pics? It may be a good quality sporting action as well.

 

[furfaro]

By the rear scope base, it looks like something may have been ground out. I am not sure if those are ID marks, or someone cleaning off burs from when it was taped.

 

[rifleman1377]

I think the germans where the only people who put the "mod.98" on the rifles(correct me if I am wrong). The stripper clip guide is a dead give away that this rifle is a sporter. But its hard to tell the complete history of this rifle, alot of companies bought 98 actions to make sporters after the war

 

[Nabs]

Could be a former Kar98k receiver that has been sanitized of most markings. The top of the receiver would have had the date and maker code but those appear to be gone now. Action and metal looks parkerized now ?

 

[mikerock]

Parker -Hale conversion.

 

[furfaro]

I suppose it may always be a mystery. Maybe if I call up the CFO with the serial number?

I had it out shooting yesterday, and was hitting on albeit low. Lesson is, always re bore sight the rifle after you take it home from Wholesale Sports. After trying to sight it in with a $30 box of ammo, I found out, the rear scope mount needed some shimming. Took it out tonight and it is hitting dead on. I bought it as a back up hunter, and it seems like it will do just fine in that role, but if wouldn't mind finding out more about this rifle if anyone has more insight into it. I bought it on a whim at an auction. How much would you guys say this is worth? It originally came with a 6x Banner scope. I put on this 3200 for hunting reasons.

As well, I have heard of Parker Hale, but how could you tell if it was Parker Hale that did this conversion?

Also, the stripper clip guide, was this not on the original military design? I am fairly ignorant on this action. I fired a friend's Yugo Kar 98, and knew of the reputation of the 98, so I bought it on those respects, but I know little else (other than what movies and video games portray of the rifle).

Thanks for the help.

 

[John303]

Stripper clip guide, thumb slot, that step in the barrel that a military sight abutted too, large ring - a military converted to sporter by ?????. Nice looking rifle. There should be some numbers & letters on the bottom flat of the front ring - someone on this site may at least tell you where the action was produced. Parker-Hale, Cogswell & Harrison, Midland all made that style of stock etc. at one time. FWIW --- John303.

 

[mikerock]

BNP mark on the barrel points to an English sporter company and Parker-Hale was the most prolific. Could have been one of the smaller companies too, but I have seen Parker-Hales with and without company markings so my money would be on them. You'll probably never know with 100% certainty unfortunately.