Mauser Karabiner 98k S/42G (1935) Sporterized Bolt-Action, .25-06 Rem., 25 in Heavy Barrel, Single-Shot Configuration
This rifle pairs a 1935 Mauser-Oberndorf S/42G Karabiner 98k receiver with a custom .25-06 Remington rebarrel. The 25-inch steel barrel has a heavy, unstepped sporting contour and no sight bases installed. In its current configuration, the rifle operates as a single-shot due to absent magazine and ejector components, and capacity is one round. Markings include S/42G, MOD. 98., 25/06, and a small geometric cartouche.
Condition
Overall Condition: Poor condition.
Bore Overall Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Fair Rifling - Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Specific Condition Notes: There is widespread finish loss and wear with broad scratching and surface blemishes. The chamber is in good health. No ejector box is present.
What’s Included
- Mauser Karabiner 98k S/42G sporterized bolt-action rifle chambered in .25-06 Remington (as described)
Built on a Mauser 98 action, this rifle retains the controlled-round-feed system with the large non-rotating claw extractor and a third safety lug. The receiver is marked S/42G, indicating Mauser-Oberndorf manufacture in 1935, along with MOD. 98. and caliber marking 25/06.
The rifle has been sporterized and rebarreled to .25-06 Remington with a 25-inch steel barrel. The barrel is an unstepped, heavy sporting contour and has no front or rear sight bases installed.
In its present configuration, the rifle functions as a single-shot because the magazine and ejector components are absent. The stated capacity is 1 round. No ejector box is present.
Additional marks include a small geometric cartouche on the receiver. There are no sights installed, and no sight bases are fitted to the barrel.