Description Erma (Erfurter Maschinenfabrik) Karabiner 98k in 7.92x57mm (8mm Mauser) with a five round capacity and a 24″ barrel. Russian Capture rifle. Blued metal butt plate. Laminated smooth wood stock. Rear bolt safety switch. Rear left side of receiver bolt release. Under barrel fixed bayonet lug. Left side of stock metal loop and stock slot for mounting a shoulder sling. Rear flip up adjustable and front fixed blade sight. Barrel and receiver are marked with Third Reich proof and 280. AX marked receiver, is the wartime code for Erma. Russian capture X proofs on the receiver. Matching serial number on receiver, barrel and stock. Mismatched parts with bolt and magazine floor plate the serial number electric penciled on. Must ship to a C&R or FFL holder. Condition: Good with scratches, wood dings, refinished parts and handling wear. The rifled bore has light rust with strong visible rifling. Barrel Length: 24″ Serial: 8733B Manufacturer: Erma Werke Year: 1941 Caliber: 8mm Model: K98K Book# 03492