K98k Mauser Evolution Through WW2

[@CumberlandOutdoorsman]

Excellent presentation. My German grandfather fought in WW2 against Russia. He went into the military in 1939, and was severely wounded in a mortar attack in 1944. I know from stories that he told me that his rifle came home with him. I don't know what happened to it, but I would like to find one like it. I am thinking his version was maybe the early K98K. I think my mother still has a picture of him in uniform with that rifle. He passed away in 1981, but he still lives in my heart. I loved him dearly.

[@imjentzplaysmc]

Good thing he was wounded and not captured by the soviets lol or you probably wouldn’t be here. Amazing story!

[@CumberlandOutdoorsman]

@@imjentzplaysmc Right. That thought has occurred to me, and I am humbled by the turn of events. He told me that if he had not been wounded, they would have sent him to Africa. Who knows how that would have turned out.

[@jeanalanb8333]

Best video on the evolution of Mauser rifles on the internet. Thank you for for creating this

[@MilsurpWorld]

Thank you! I have a couple other Mauser evolution videos if you want to check those out.

[@TheAngler2210]

When you think "wow thats a nice numbers matching rifle" and then he keeps pulling out more

[@MilsurpWorld]

I try to only collect nice matching examples.

[@TheAngler2210]

you surely did a good job on it! Please make sure your kids and grandkids value your collection! we have enough bubbas and sporterizers ;)

[@gunslinger2172]

Hi i am in North Florida myself. i am in St Augustine. I respectfully request for permission to re-post this video to my professional Face Book page Mark D. Aul Hobbiest Gunsmith Thanks I have learned alot from you! you will be given full credit of course

[@Legitpenguins99]

@@brandonbentley8532 unless they are in extremly poor condition, its kinda pointless to never shoot it. The mauser 98 action is one of the strongest actions of any military bolt action

[@anthonyhayes1267]

Stop, I can only get so erect

[@Shane-Singleton]

The front stock endcaps/barrel bands also changed from finely machined to just flat solid rings like your kriegs model to save time and expense in manufacturing.

[@blazinpuffs]

Super jelly of your collection. I have a matching stock receiver and barrel S/42 38. Love that rifle. Holding it gives me a euphoric feeling. Not many would understand.

[@blazinpuffs]

@Focke Wulf all matching rifles are a treasure when you find one. I have acquired an all matching BYF 42. Can't argue with historians when they say the Germans knew what they were doing. Apart from that I have also acquired a civilian variant of the Mauser rifle that was untouched by the war or Nazi party and it too is rare. I have also acquired a Mitchell's Mauser unfortunately. That was a big lesson for me. If only these things could talk. I believe the history of these rifles speak for themselves. What would they say? What was the soldier who carried it like? Did he have hopes, fears and dreams? Did he have a family who missed him and hoped for his safe return? What did he think of the war? Would he be indifferent to today's world? So many questions but that is what makes these things special in my opinion anyway. If you look beyond the mere surface and country of the men who carried these rifles, you develop an understanding and connection to the rifle, they were just soldier's doing their jobs as were our soldiers. I believe in my heart of hearts that there were good and honest men in the Wehrmacht who believed in serving as well as defending their Country and Countrymen.

[@JohnSmith-hd2tl]

​@@blazinpuffs take it easy. They're inanimate objects.

[@anthonyhayes1267]

"Bomber" Harris: "That's a finely crafted rifle you got there, Germany. It'd be a shame if someone made you... simplify it."

[@Ruger44Redhawk]

Excellent information. I purchased a 1940 front hood sight that has the eagle and swastika stamped on every metal part. I wanted to start collecting back in 2005 so that's when I got it for $200! And back then I could find 8mm Mauser ammo everywhere for $12 a box. So I did shoot it a lot and I saved all the brass just in case. Guess I'm learning how to reload. That 8mm does hit hard.

[@brandonbentley8532]

Particularly loved the K98A, always wanted one, hard to find in good shape and not so expensive that the wife notices.

[@Kriegmann45]

I have one at home , was hard To find indeed

[@KAI19772011]

Could sell, but no.... Sorry

[@fusion8745]

@@Kriegmann45 I have one too my great great uncle brought it back from ww2

[@Physics072]

Just shot my 1937 K98 for the first time. Owned it quite a while just never went to range with it. (too many guns) I checked it with a field gauge then shot it. No issues and shot lights out. Workmanship on those old guns is a notch up for sure.

[@fusion8745]

@@Physics072 where did you buy the ammunition been looking everywhere but can’t find any.

[@ThePama222]

Such a informative video. thank you very much for uploading this. I think the mauser rifles are probably the most beatiful rifle ever designed.

[@alfredovilla8560]

I love the Mauser 98 and all its variants, but there's also the Springfield 1903. Wait....that's a Mauser-style action too, lol! 🙂

[@ronalddunne3413]

Thanks! some interesting info. My Dad's bring-back is a matching # 1943 Spreewerk and has the bolt disassembly ring in the butt. Original sling, knife bayo (point/very tip snapped off) and "Prince Albert can" cleaning kit. Still some original grease in the cleaning can, looks like axle thick grease. Came sans sight hood and cleaning rod tho it has the hole to put one in. Dad told me the Germans usually threw those out. It's a nice shooting rifle but the stock shows it's age and has some real dings in it. I grew up shooting it and have been offered some real $$$ for it, of course I turned it down. I have no kids to give it to and it needs to be in a museum where it will be preserved.... It's taken a few deer... Thanks again, Dun

[@MilsurpWorld]

Sounds like it needs to be in a Museum or to somebody you know will appreciate it.

[@butternutbestboy1251]

My god I’m jealous. My great grandfather was in the battle of the bulge. He was shot up several times and later on a pile of bodies for a day. But sadly he died when I was 4 and he gave all of his uniform and all of that to an uncle in Texas. I don’t know if he brought anything back. I hope he did but I’m pretty sure if they thought he was dead they would have taken a lot of his stuff.

[@robertcates4066]

Yes we're all pretty happy with this rifle, he actually had 2 that he gave to my Dad, Dad gave 1 to my cousin, (My uncle son) , kept the other. I've since inherited this one and have researched and found a bunch of accessories, even found a grenade launcher ( I think Spanish or maybe Portugese). Now that the internet, it much easier real glad to subscribe to your channel. Thanks for doing this.

[@MilsurpWorld]

Thanks for subscribing and watching. The Israelis made a bunch of K98k grenade launchers so you might want to look into that. I made a video on Israeli K98ks if you are interested also.

[@massaweed420]

I've got a Turkish, '37 Standard Gewehr 98, and that thing is an absolute beast. I envy you and your large collection of Mauser '98 and K98 rifles, hopefully one day I can have accrue that many of these fantastic rifles.

[@silvergunsmoke494]

Great video! Huge fan of the mauser rifles. So many different countries made them! I don't yet have a German mauser. Ive got a yugo m48A which is a great shooter, very high quality but it doesn't have the same collectibility as a German one. I want to get a couple some day. This video helped a lot to understand what I'm looking for. Now that I've finally got an m1 garand, it's time to start looking for a nice k98k!

[@monkeyking9291]

thanks for your information, in 5:36, I find out mine one is updated G98, I think it was k98b before. thank you again.

[@MinhVu-in9iz]

Wow, how many Mauser rifles do you have?? Nice video, good to see the evolution of the K98K!!

[@nherrema1]

Thanks for this, been trying to figure out why my 98K didn't have the metal hole in the stock and couldn't find an answer till now.

[@hquiller]

Excellent video as always. I would like that Gew98 in my collection!

[@gradualpull2171]

I have a serious love for this weapon. Not only did it revolutionize warfare but were so simple and reliable. This will always be my first love.

[@jonnnywod4339]

I’ve got a Yugoslavian Mauser 24/47 all matching numbers my favourite hunting rifle

[@Frontline_view_kaiser]

Hell yeah. I use a Jugo Mauser for hunting large game as well. However a Jugo Kar98K, not an M24/M48

[@GreetingsandSalutations4007]

Are you in the UK or the Commonwealth?

[@markok5499]

Very nice job with the video - I learned a lot

[@normand.2431]

Great video, excellent work!! 👍👍 I actually own a 1941 Mauser K98-K out of Oberndorf (100% matching numbers) which might have been produced within the same month or even the same week as your 1941 model, since it bears a very close serial number: 7600. Might even have been on the same truck 😁😁... Keep up the good work, greetings from Good old Germany!!

[@carlosnorris352]

Same truck who few months later had the exhaust rerouted to cargo area.

[@normand.2431]

@@carlosnorris352 sorry, I somehow don‘t seem to get that joke… could you explain? Thx…

[@carlosnorris352]

@@normand.2431 if I explain it, I’ll ruin it. I guess google was was used before Zyklon B during those times.

[@thecoganfamily]

Thank you, very informative and comprehensive. You have an awesome collection. I definitely want to have a Mauser in my collection which comprises of just one nice almost pristine Mosin Nagant. I keep looking at the gun sites but these Mausers have steadily climbed in value. Perhaps in the next life.

[@MilsurpWorld]

Thank you for thanking me

[@omarramos8288]

Sir I have even considered prostitution in order to buy me a Mauser 😔.

[@davidschaadt5929]

Great program,I love those guns!

[@lebowskiunderachiever3591]

Nice collection and very interesting . I found this researching WW2 Tanks lol . I have an amazing Mauser that my Dad purchased as a kid . It is Spanish made , Sharing and lacking some of these features . The stamp on the top says 1954 . I shot it a few times with 50's lead tip and late 70's fmj and was surprised how accurate it was at 300 m (13 outta 20 with very HOT Greek ammo ) I just thought would see if you knew anything about it or post war varients

[@alessandrogrinera-lq1sb]

Still very helpfull, thanks! I‘m about to buy a Mauser K98 K and there is so many crappy or wrong labeled stuff out there.

[@Farbroe]

I would have liked more detailed closeups of the rifles. Great video!

[@tadbarker7082]

This is a great video. Just what I was looking for. Thanks for doing it; very informative.

[@slvpd]

I’ve got a sporterized Mauser that we bought from an old hermit gunsmith in the 80’s. Not sure it’s original origin, as I don’t see much for legible markings on it. It does have an eagle, and I believe “Belgique.” Somewhere on the receiver. The eagle is partly covered by the 40mm optic mount. That old man we bought it from built it, so I’m sure it’s a Frankenstein of various models. He was probably in his 80’s when we bought it from him. He just lived alone in a 10x15 shack and built guns and sold them.

[@ericschulze5641]

He would be considered a danger to society today

[@davezemba9109]

I hsve the byf44 no finger groove but the serial numbers don't match. Did they just start slapping them together at the end of the war. Not paying attention to serial numbers? Or is it a franken rifle?

[@MrDjay46]

Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge complete with beautiful examples from your collection. I have enjoyed many of your excellent videos on the various milsurp topics.

[@yuribartieniev8364]

Karabiner mausers also stands the location of sling swivel location on the side. Karabiner 98k is also similar to Czech vz 24 rifles and Polish Mauser Radom. Mauser 33/40 is inspired by Czech rifles too. Anyway mauser rifles are fine weapons with a lot of history. For example action length (3/4 length M48), cock on close early mausers, chinese copies, chilean, argentine, russian capture, ammo pouches etc.

[@Kriegmann45]

Big fan of mauser here , I have multiples Kar98k , 2 G98 and my favorite a Kar98a 1917 Erfurt , that still works fine

[@sp4cepigz174]

This rifle just amazes me for some odd reason. I see it as important as the discovery of black powder that’s how revolutionary I think the Mauser system is

[@miketcbjansen9916]

14:19 Cool to see a sister of my all matching BYF 41 BB block. I have the 6543 BB here in the Netherlands. Mine is Luftwaffe marked on the stock.

[@pointseeker]

I love the midwar models the 41,42 and early 43 i would agree are the pinnacle

[@erik.cowell1277]

Just picked up a "dou 45" and noticed some of the regular features missing, I then did more research on the dou rifles... At first I thought I had been cheated but now, I'm happy because this was the cheapest k98k they had in the store! I was getting worried. Thanks for the video man. Looks like I really lucked out with this one.

[@blazinpuffs]

rksauce 45 ruskies and yanks were knocking on the door. That isn't uncommon with last ditch models.

[@dalanwanbdiska6542]

I found a german mauser for sale . It has somekind of flip up style rear sights and its a super short rifle. im thinking of getting it. He said its 7 mm .

[@chrisruiz1215]

I have someone selling me a muaser k98 with cosmoline still in barrel for $300. Should I buy? He said serial numbers have been grinded off

[@danshaffer2890]

I figured I'd throw my 2 cents in: I own 3 different Kar98k's. One is a 1941, all matching besides the stock, which has the nicest overall finish, smoothest bolt, and best trigger. Another one I own is a 1943 non-import, ALL matching, and that one has a decently smooth bolt, reasonably nice overall finish and trigger. The last one I own (my sporter [because it was already sporterized when I bought it. Calm down.]) is a 1944, and the bolt leaves a bit to be desired in terms of smoothness, the finish SUCKS, still has all the stamps on it just like the other 2, and the trigger is at least bearable (2nd stage is just a smidge rough, but still breaks clean without creeping). My point being that I have reasoning to believe that weapon functionality was also being sacrificed and has deteriated as the war came closer to an end, as long as the weapon was still useable. That's just my experience, anyway, and just my rifles. I don't think it's a coincidence though.

[@jeffreynunes272]

Excellent video . The 98az is a large ring action ,with a 98az specific trigger guard . Its not a small ring like a 91,93,95,96 pattern. Hence the 98 in 98az.

[@MilsurpWorld]

Jeffrey Nunes Thanks. I was just talking about that with some friends of mine. The AZ receiver ring is smaller than G98/K98k, it's kind of an intermediate size. Instead of calling it a small ring I probably should have just said it's not a large ring.

[@dalewykoff7058]

After WWII, my father-in-law brought the Model 98 Mauser Kriegsmodell back from Linz, Austria where his 11th Armored Division ended the war. Research showed that the stamp at the top of the receiver "Mod. 98 bnz 1945" indicates a 1945 date made made by Steyr, (Code BNZ), which is a small town near Linz, Austria. The Nazi authorities had incorporated the armament industry into the vast Reichswerke Hermann Göring conglomerate, including the construction of the Steyr-Münichholz subcamp of forced labourers, part of the Mauthausen slave labor (concentration camp) network. As a major producer of arms and military vehicles during World War II, Steyr became a target of Allied bombing raids to knock out its factories. In two major attacks by the US Fifteenth Air Force during the "Big Week" on 23 and 24 February 1944, much of the town was badly damaged, but the factories continued to function until near the end of the war. The city was a meeting point on 9 May 1945, when units of the 5th Guards Airborne of the Red Army and black troops of the US 761st Tank Battalion along with the 71st Infantry Division contacted each other on the bridge over the Enns River. My conclusion is that my father-in-law, and probably other GIs took home these last ditch models from the factories. Thanks for informing us about the mauser 98 rifles.

[@blazinpuffs]

Dale Wykoff Kriegsmarine?

[@ItchyPilauBoto]

I have a Brno Kar98k cant find much info on these rifles.. It does have late war features like the hole drilled into the cup plate, plywood stock, no cleaning rod, and even the front band is simple and uglier than the usual nice “H Band..” There is a bayonet lug and the wood isn’t ugly and unfinished like the german late war k98.. The top of the receiver is grounded so idk the date but im assuming 1945.. So im wondering if the Czechs were forced to make these rifles for the Germans till the end? I also have a brand new looking Brno VZ24 Romanian Contract and its my favorite bolt action. The Czechs made very good guns.

[@specialse]

Very informative , my K98 is 1944 marked all round but has the take down disc . late military order model , i didnt know that . thanks again .

[@christspatriot]

Thank you, helped me identify my stock I just got for free. It’s a late model k98k

[@cody481]

Thank you. Now I know what the machined button is on the stock.

[@thechurch5000]

Wow that K98A is absolutely gorgeous.

[@zacharybatten]

I have a chda marked Banner K from 34, only 10,000 made with this mark. They were made for the SA.

[@DreadnoughtHvor]

I just got a Yugo captured Kar98 with scope and I can't wait to pick her up once she's shipped.

[@simplymadness8849]

Fantastic video

[@MilsurpWorld]

SimplyMadness Thanks!

[@foofoolotto]

Thank you. This was very informative

[@jche64]

Very nice sir

[@dhananjaychafale6545]

That long is so well balanced, it's looks like floating on his hand

[@MilsurpWorld]

Or maybe it's because I'm so strong?

[@Physics072]

Very Nice K98 collection. I have the same 1937 but mine has the triple nazi eagles on one side and 2 on the other. I think 37 was a transition year where some of the like yours had the older eagle symbols. Its cool that your has 1 swastika eagle on the right side. That take down hole. I also heard that it was used for Hanging the rifles on wall pegs in the barracks as well as helping with the bolt disassembly.

[@pzkpfw2310]

My 1938 rifle has the same eagle stamps your talking about

[@Physics072]

@@pzkpfw2310 The Triple eagles on one side? Yea that 1938 is a keeper for sure.

[@Physics072]

@@pzkpfw2310 I just looked at mine, Counted over 31 eagle stamps. The Germans really went crazy on the late 1930s k98 the mid 1940s had far fewer eagles on them.

[@351CJ]

What is your take on the 42 bcd. I recently was given one and can't find alot of info. Thanks in advance

[@oldirtybrewton]

Awesome video! Thank you!!!

[@45auto82]

Very interesting! Sub’d! I only have a 1943 Mitchell’s Mauser rifle, and I know it’s not a collector, however it shoots great, and I can use all your (former video) tips on it ref let the bolt knock out the stripper, loads 6 rounds, catch the round at the bolt, and to unload just work the bolt back and forth without turning it. Great job and I love these vids! Thanks!

[@FordGTmaniac]

I got a K98k this past Christmas, it's an SWP 45 Kriegsmodell. Those are rare and desirable, so I've heard.

[@MilsurpWorld]

Nice, I'd love to have one.

[@FordGTmaniac]

@@MilsurpWorld They only made 45000 K98ks with that code, and there's few unmodified examples in the U.S.. If you can find one you can expect to pay a premium. Mine was $1800, but they can go higher than that.

[@jeffreyg4626]

Love your channel! Good job!

[@MilsurpWorld]

Thanks!

[@pzkpfw2310]

Love these rifles. I’m trying to get one from every wartime year. Missing 1939,40,45

[@John-hf1ig]

My 1940 dated k98k seems early to be a kriegsmodel although it was an Israeli barrel conversion to 7.62 nato but it does have that same build as yours.

[@pzkpfw2310]

Your rifle probably had a damaged stock and they replaced it with a late war “Kriegsmodell”

[@johnbenoit4404]

I have a BYF44 and converted to a 308 sporting deer rifle love it very accurate.

[@NoTaboos]

Didn't mention that they stopped using the H-band at the front.

[@Aught6]

I’m trying to add a k98k to my collection. Where do you recommend I look? Is there a website like civilian marksmanship program that sells them?

[@williampolozzolo7274]

Really great informative video. Thanks so much!!

[@Farbroe]

That BYF 41 is beautiful.

[@stacybrown3714]

This is great info. I think I'm gonna end up buying even more Mauser rifles.

[@kinggrooms7473]

He sound like forgotten weapons guy ...... almost

[@jamesbracken4618]

The K98 AZ is not a small ring but a large ring thin receiver wall. It uses a large ring barrel, not recommended for magnums, standard cases only. LORD bless!!!

[@heikopanzlaff3789]

Have an Israeli after war K98 K in .308 win. ( FN made ) It has the finger grooves and the butt plate from sheet metal, But it also has the pre- war milled barrel band. U didn`t mention that late war models have a stamped barrel band and a stamped trigger guard. My one has also the safety screws at the trigger guard. Late war models doesn`t have. I also have the Bayonet lug and markings for distance at the underside of the front sight what late models also not have.

[@dangerousfreedom4965]

Where you at in north Florida? I’m in Orlando. You ever go to the Ocala rifle range?

[@MilsurpWorld]

My hometown in Florida is close to Tallahassee. I'm actually in the process of moving to Kansas City.

[@gunslinger2172]

Hi I am in north Florida as well im in St Augustine i am a local hobbiest gunsmith please check out my Facebook page Mark D. Aul Hobbiest Gunsmith

[@robertcates4066]

Well have you moved to KC yet? I live in Independence, Mo., which is a suburb of KC. Anyway just wanted to mention that I was told the takedown disc was also used as place for a cable to pass thru, when transporting large numbers of rifles. Don't know if that is true, have you heard of that?

[@falconmoose1589]

@@MilsurpWorld Crawfordville, Wakulla County, from 1990-1995.

[@BatMan-ke4ov]

😨😬Me everytime he bumps the rifle.

[@deeo4888]

I think itll be ok, its a battle proven rifle But yeah haha ☠😷😷

[@bucketofsteam9260]

What would a tongue in groove jointed turn down handle imply, production wise? Inside diameter measures 7.9mm. Brownells calibre chart suggests it is a 7x57 Argentine.

[@MilsurpWorld]

Tounge in groove would imply a great Friday night, amirite? But for real, you can send me a pic on FB or Insta and I can take a look.

[@ufukguven2354]

Thank you very much. I've learned a lot.

[@joyjoy500]

Thank you - well done great video.

[@duccuss6059]

A few years too late..... I have a k98k from dou manufactured in 1944. It doesnt have a nose plate or a top hand guard. the stock itself looks like the vk98 with some differences and not as crude. I have no idea what it is...

[@guidod2627]

byf 44... failed to mention the upper band is full instead of H-shaped...

[@larry1824]

Everytime I've fired a Nazi version I gotta admit it's superb

[@dominiccairo9530]

You should make a video going over Glue types and sight hood variations.

[@matthewsiedlewicz2758]

Do you think all the receive for one Mauser fit into another Mauser Please let me know

[@khyberpasscustoms9663]

Awesome

[@richardmiles3892]

So if you have a BYF 1943 with a stock that doesn't have the hole in (just the little hole in the butt) would you say that wasn't matching?

[@BonnKialStevens]

Love your video...great information and awesome displays. I would like to see though, your pop-ups stay on the screen longer. As you describe something, the picture seems to just flash and I find I have to go back and pause to do comparisons, but then lose your knowledgeable narrative. Thank you for posting.

[@Spectre_WoT]

Great video! I have a Yugo capture k98k and was wondering what your thoughts were on them? And if you had one could you do a video on it as well as looking at internal markings(underside of the barrel). Thanks!

[@MilsurpWorld]

Spectre_2021 WoT I used to have a Yugo captured K98k. I would put them just below Russian captures. They function fine usually, the Yugos just buffed off all the German markings. They are more shooters than collectors.

[@MRKSCH101]

Silly Simple Question; what caliber were these babies? 7.92mm? 8mm?

[@AZHighDesert2]

Keep making videos and you’ll be one of the greats 👍🏻

[@zakariyamohamed9035]

If the swallowing sounds and stops have been less this video would've been a lot enjoyable

[@RX8dragon]

Hail Mary throw question if one of you guys can answer it. I have a CE44 in a "semi-kriegmodel" stock. Some of it is mismatched, but the cupped butt stock plate matches the receiver serials. Am I correct in assuming that this was not the original stock? I haven't been able to find any data on CE (JP Sauer) produced Kreigs.

[@dieselwrench3621]

Excellent info 👍

[@1982asd]

2:18 I've never seen a Mauser like this before, it looks more like a British Lee Enfield rifle Although the Germans tried to copy the Sten submachine gun with a different submachine gun in a different caliber at the end of the Second World War, wouldn't that have helped the situation a lot 8:21 This here looks like a small rifle (0.22) The metal buttplate was probably effective in close combat or when inspecting buildings and was more resistant to wear, although we should add that you froze to death in the Russian cold It's a bit interesting, but did you know that the first weapon of the newly established Israel was the Kar98k, only in a different caliber?

[@virusthewolf]

Any advice if i'm trying buy one?? I been trying but, just worried i'll get scammed.

[@wilhelmsteenkamp2276]

Mine looks like a k98k but has date stamped as 1917 on the receiver?

[@MilsurpWorld]

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[@jeffseweryn4121]

First time doing this I have a k 98 AZ SPORTIFIED. Looking for for information on this rifle

[@patricktreece9188]

I just looked at a byf 44 that had the flat milled buttplate and a takedown disk. Could that be correct for that rifle? All the numbers matched on the rifle.

[@haroldgodwinson832]

Very good. Thanks.

[@Chirality452]

Does anyone have any information on why the choice was made between the straight bolt Mausers and the turned down bolt? It seems the earlier versions were straight bolt. Was their a doctrinal change or we is just to save a very small manufacturing cost?

[@woodymoose5174]

Yeah, I have the same question! Mine is a straight bolt and dates before 1937, but trying to narrow it down to the exact years.

[@vatorerm4675]

@@woodymoose5174 pretty sure it was because straight bolts kept on getting caught on a lot of soldier’s gear webbing. They first came up with turn down bolts with cavalry rifles. Reason being straight bolt handles were more likely to get caught on to gear webbing.

[@hquiller]

Hey man! No new videos? Thanks for this one. Yours is the only one I've seen explaining the different versions of the K98. I have a Turk Gew98 in the rollercoaster sights and a BYF 43 K98. Question: I've seen Gew98s without the rollercoaster sights. Where those changed to be used in WWII?

[@balrajsingh-zp4wq]

Nice video kar 98 k mauser thanks

[@robertspath6928]

So much information! Thank You.

[@TheSagerider]

Wow! Thanks for the very informative video. I always wondered about the flat butt plate vs the cupped butt plate and now I know. :)

[@robertcates4066]

Just curious, are any of your rifles cut below the second barrel band I have a 1942 DOU Gewer that my uncle brought back from WW2, that has been cut under the barrel band, I was told that's the only they would fit a foot locker, it is also numbers matching except for the cleaning rod , serial #2190, I have most all of the books on the Maurer. Btw enjoyed your video, too.

[@MilsurpWorld]

Robert Cates No, none of my rifles are duffle cut. It is easy to repair and many people look at duffle cuts as proof that the rifle was a war trophy bring back.