Steyr-Daimler-Puch K98k Kriegsmodell "bnz 45" 8mm Mauser Bolt-Action Rifle, WWII Austrian Production, 23.6 in Barrel
This late-war K98k is a Steyr-Daimler-Puch Kriegsmodell marked "bnz 45" on the receiver ring, produced in 1945 with the simplified wartime configuration. It features the correct omitted bayonet lug and cleaning rod, stamped small parts, and a cupped buttplate. Mixed factory codes on components are consistent with late-war assembly practices. Selling as is.
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: The receiver shows finish wear and discoloration. There is rust present on the barrel. The wood stock exhibits handling marks and dents. The firing mechanism is slightly out of spec; the striker must be manually pulled back to engage the safety. Selling as is.
What’s Included
- Steyr-Daimler-Puch K98k Kriegsmodell "bnz 45" bolt-action rifle in 8mm Mauser
Built by Steyr-Daimler-Puch in 1945, this K98k carries the "Mod. 98" over "bnz 45" marking on the receiver ring, identifying Austrian WWII production. As a Kriegsmodell, it follows the late-war simplification pattern with omitted bayonet lug and cleaning rod, stamped small parts, and a cupped stamped steel buttplate.
The rifle retains the Mauser 98 controlled-round-feed action with dual front locking lugs and a third safety lug, paired with a fixed internal 5-round magazine for a 5+1 total capacity. It uses a three-position flag safety. The 23.6-inch barrel is chambered in 8mm Mauser.
Sighting equipment is period-correct: an unhooded front sight and a tangent rear sight, along with the short top handguard typical of the Kriegsmodell update. The stock features a left-side sling slot and no takedown disk, consistent with late-war cost-saving changes.
Markings include "Mod. 98" over "bnz 45" on the receiver ring, "svw" and a small "135" stamp on the floorplate, and two-digit inspection numbers on bolt components. Mixed factory codes on parts are typical of late-war assembly and align with the Kriegsmodell series.