My RC - Firing Pin Symbology - A Question

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Anyone know what the crown and S mean?
I haven't broken down and bought Mr Laws book but it's on Santas list.

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That looks like an inspector mark from the Imperial German days up to 1918. My guess is from a Gewehr 98 that was parted out and parts were re-used later as replacements if they were serviceable.
 
So cool. I mean, it's an BCD RC, so already a dogs breakfast of serial numbers. A firing pin from One of the 32-36 models?
 
Not exactly. That's from any German made Mauser from kind of 1900ish to 1918. After that it was Weimar style acceptance stamps. But if reclaimed and used it wouldn't be re accepted. Just used and numbered. It's most likely from a Gew98.
 
Does the lower number, which appears crossed out, and the 33 above it mean reused? I've fired the rifle it came out of and it works fine of course. There aren't any other markings on it. Much appreciated for the comments. It sure opens up a lot of stories if all the parts could talk.

Next take down I will grab my reading glasses with the magnification add ins, lol, and jot down all the numbers. I must have someone's missing parts in there.
 
Like AR said a WW1 era firing pin. Many GEW 98 rifles ended up being converted to K98K specs during the 1930's and some of those ended up in the USSR following WW2. The lined out serial is probably German in origin maybe acquired during the refurb, no way to know with certainty. I have seen many Russian Capture K98's with straight bolts out of both GEW 98's and VZ 24's.
 
Thank you all for the information. A cool story to be sure.

It fires fine, any fault in accuracy I take full responsibility for. I posted on this rifle last year after taking the finish off that the Russians put on it. I've contemplated re-bluing it but so far resisted as I figure why bother as I'm just enjoying the rifle as it is. Once I get Richard Laws book I will do a more thorough documentation of the parts and numbers. Maybe I have someone's missing part.
 
Backbone is an interesting read with good basic info but be aware there are serious errors on just about every page. There is some very good info as well but just be careful if using it for a reference as to what is correct or not.

If you're serious about learning about K98k's there are no finer books in the world than Karabiner 98k and Kriegsmodell by Bruce Karem and Mike Steves. Not cheap but fantastic books.
 
I have the Karabiner 98K. Although I haven't had as much time lately to dig into the history of them I still dig from time to time. No way I will know it all or enough to call myself knowledgeable on the 98K, period. It's a fun ride until I have to give it up.

A few books to add to Santas list this year.
 
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