1939 Berlin-Lübecker Karabiner 98k, 8mm Mauser, Code 237, Waffenamt Marked, Blued, 23.6 in Barrel
This 1939 Karabiner 98k from Berlin-Lübecker Maschinenfabriken is a WWII-era German service rifle with clear Waffenamt eagle acceptance marks and the maker code "237" on the receiver ring. The sidewall is marked "Mod. 98," and an importer mark is present on the left receiver side. It shows matching serials on the receiver and buttstock, a bright, clean bore, and the correct K98k configuration with original-style sights, stock features, and bayonet lug.
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: Markings from previous handling and use are present. The rifle is not all number matching; the receiver and buttstock share matching numbers. The bore shows a bright appearance. Refer to photos for details.
What’s Included
- Berlin-Lübecker Maschinenfabriken Karabiner 98k rifle (8mm Mauser)
Built by Berlin-Lübecker Maschinenfabriken in 1939, this K98k carries the correct "237" maker code on the receiver ring and "Mod. 98" on the sidewall. Waffenamt eagle acceptance marks confirm German military inspection. An importer mark is located on the left receiver side, providing clear import identification.
The rifle retains its K98k action layout with a charger guide integral to the rear bridge and a three-position wing safety. Chambered in 8mm Mauser, it uses a fixed 5-round internal magazine loaded via stripper clips, with an overall capacity of 5+1. The receiver is carbon steel with a blued finish, and the 23.6 in barrel follows the standard K98k profile.
Sighting equipment includes a tangent rear sight with a sliding leaf and a front post set in a protective base; no hood is installed. A bayonet lug is fitted on the front band, consistent with service configuration.
The full-size wood stock features a left-side sling slot, a standard circular takedown (bolt disassembly) disk with a central hole, and a cupped steel buttplate. Length of pull measures 12.75 in, reflecting the compact wartime stock geometry. Overall, the configuration aligns with period-correct features for a late-1930s K98k.