Description Scarce and hard to find TGF (Tschekoslovakische Gewehr Fabrik) which means Czechoslovakian Rifle Factory Karabiner 98K in 8mm Mauser with a five round capacity and a 24″ barrel. Made in Czechoslovakia for East German Border Guards. Smooth steel butt plate. Laminated wood stock and front forend. Finish worn blued trigger guard, magazine floor plate, receiver, bolt and barrel. Rear bolt safety switch. Rear left side of receiver located bolt release. Under barrel removable cleaning rod and fixed bayonet lug. Rear flip up adjustable and front fixed blade sight. Metal grommet in stock to take down firing pin. Top of receiver and barrel marked with Iraqi Jeem proof mark. Waffenamt marked bolt body, sight base Waffenamt marked BYF marked magazine plate, Waffenamt marked 214 on magazine plate assembly. All visible numbers are Not matching. Mounted with a leather shoulder sling. Must ship to a C&R or FFL holder. Condition: Good/Very Good with light scratches, wood dings, finish wear/loss. Small crack in the rear receiver tang. Clean rifled bore. Barrel Length: 24″ Serial: 008458 Manufacturer: TGF Year: 1950 Caliber: 8mm Mauser Model: K98 Book# 01589