Mitchell's Mausers Collector Grade 1939 Sauer K98k 8 mm Bolt-Action Rifle
This 1939 J. P. Sauer & Sohn–built Karabiner 98k is a Mitchell’s Mausers Collector Grade refurbishment that retains its early-war character while presenting in fresh, display-ready condition. Original Waffenamt-stamped milled parts, a cupped steel butt-plate, and the “147 / 1939” receiver code verify its wartime pedigree. Mitchell’s reblue, polished bolt, and force-matched serials give the rifle a uniform appearance, and a letter of provenance confirms the work.
For buyers who want a genuine Sauer K98k with clean cosmetics and verified history, this example delivers.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good – showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent – clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Rifling: Excellent – sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Light scratching, scuffing, and blemishing are present on the metal and stock surfaces.
What's Included
- Mitchell's Mausers Letter of Provenance certificate
- German 98k leather triple-pocket ammo pouches set
- Bagged 8 mm Mauser steel stripper clips
- Mauser cleaning kit components (pull-through and brush)
- Period-style canvas and leather K98 sling
- Dual-compartment brass Mauser oil bottle
- Mitchell's Mausers white cardboard shipping box (serial-matching)
Produced by J. P. Sauer & Sohn in 1939, this rifle bears the factory code "147" on the receiver ring and intact Third Reich Eagle-over-swastika Waffenamt proofs, confirming early-war manufacture.
The 23.62 in. barrel is standard K98k length and retains crisp, excellent rifling for strong down-range performance. The bore’s mirror finish speaks to careful post-war maintenance and limited firing.
Mitchell’s Mausers performed a full cosmetic overhaul: deep reblued metal, a polished bolt, and a refinished varnished hardwood stock. Force-matched numbers on major components give the rifle a uniform look while maintaining its correct wartime pattern of milled parts.
Sight regulation remains original with a hoodless inverted-V front blade and tangent rear sight graduated from 100 to 2000 m, preserving the rifle’s authentic field setup.
Complete accessory set and documentation enhance collector appeal and provide everything needed for display or range use right out of the box.