ASFA Model 1938 K. Kale Long Rifle, 8mm Mauser, 29-inch Barrel, WWII Turkish Mauser 98 Action
This Turkish ASFA Model 1938 K. Kale long rifle stands out with clear WWII-era markings, a 29-inch barrel, and the robust Mauser 98 large-ring action. Chambered in 8mm Mauser with a clean, well-defined bore, it retains classic military configuration features including full-length hardwood furniture and protected iron sights. Receiver markings indicate 1944 production at K. Kale, with import markings present.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This rifle presents well with minor, superficial scratches and blemishes from handling. The bore is noted as clean and shiny.
What's Included
- Mauser-pattern under-barrel steel cleaning rod (installed)
Receiver and stock markings identify Turkish manufacture by Askerî Fabrikalar (ASFA) with K. Kale and Ankara (ANK ARA) references, plus the "T C" over crescent-and-star emblem. The receiver also shows a 1944 date, aligning it with WWII-era production, and it carries a C.A.I. Georgia VT import stamp.
The rifle uses a large-ring Mauser 98 controlled-round-feed action with an integral charger guide and a straight bolt handle. It feeds from a fixed internal 5-round magazine designed for stripper-clip loading, with a 5+1 stated capacity.
The 29-inch barrel pairs with practical iron sights: a front blade protected by sturdy ears and a rear tangent ladder. The bore condition and defined rifling support its serviceable setup for surplus 8mm Mauser ammunition.
Furniture includes a full-length hardwood stock with a short upper handguard, a buttstock disc, and a sling loop. Ergonomics are completed by a 13.0 length of pull and a three-position flag safety typical of Mauser-pattern rifles.
The steel receiver and full-size configuration reflect the classic military long-rifle profile. Overall, this is a cleanly marked, well-kept example of a Turkish K. Kale Model 1938 configured as issued.