Mauser Karabiner 98k 8mm Mauser, 1940 "42" Oberndorf, WaA655, Laminated Stock, 24" Barrel, with compatible 1917 S98/05 Bayonet
This 1940-dated Mauser Karabiner 98k is an early-war Oberndorf build identified by the "42" receiver code and WaA655 acceptance marks. It retains the correct early features, including milled bands, bayonet lug, and a laminated stock with side sling slot and takedown disk. The rifle is chambered in 8mm Mauser with a 24" barrel and includes a compatible WWI-era Mauser Oberndorf S98/05 bayonet and steel scabbard.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The rifle shows mild wear and appears well cared for. Evidence suggests it may have been re-blued at some point. The rifle is not numbers matching.
What’s Included
- Mauser Oberndorf S98/05 bayonet, spine-dated 1917 (Crown/W/17)
- Steel scabbard for S98/05 bayonet
- Reproduction K98k-style sling (installed)
Receiver ring markings "42" over "1940" identify production at Mauser-Werke A.G., Oberndorf, during the early WWII period. German eagle/WaA655 inspection stamps further confirm Oberndorf acceptance from the 1939–41 timeframe. The left receiver wall is correctly marked "Mod.98."
The rifle retains its early-war configuration with milled barrel bands, a bayonet lug, and a cleaning rod. It features the classic bent bolt handle and controlled-round-feed Mauser 98 action with a three-position wing safety. An internal 5-round magazine feeds via stripper clips.
The laminated hardwood stock includes the correct side sling slot and takedown disk, paired with a full-length handguard. Sights are the standard iron set: a tangent rear sight graduated to 2000 meters and an inverted V front sight, with no hood observed.
Included is a WWI-era Mauser Oberndorf S98/05 bayonet, spine-dated 1917, along with its steel scabbard. A K98k-style reproduction sling is installed, complementing the rifle’s field-ready configuration and handling.