Description J.P Sauer & Sons K98 (Russian Capture Rifle) in 7.92x57mm (8mm Mauser) with a five round capacity and a 24″ barrel. Import marked on the muzzle end of barrel: COLE DIST S VILLE KY. Finish worn metal butt plate. Laminated wood stock and front forend. Blued trigger guard, trigger, receiver, bolt and barrel. Rear bolt safety switch. Stock located bolt take-down ring. Rear left side of receiver bolt release. Under barrel fixed bayonet lug and removable cleaning rod. Rear flip up adjustable and front hooded fixed sight. Mounted with a unbranded leather shoulder sling. Serial number matching on the barrel, wood stock and receiver only. Electric pencil forced serial match on the bolt. Butt plate marked: bpr 41 WaA497. Magazine floor plate marked: byf for Mauser Werke. Third Reich and Waffenamt proofed receiver and barrel. X marked receiver. Barrel marked: dfb for the maker Gustloff Werke. Barrel also marked: AA. Mismatched serial numbers on rifle parts throughout. Top of receiver marked: 41. Must ship to a C&R or FFL holder. Condition: Good with scratches, wood dings, refinished wood/parts and handling wear. Clean rifled bore. Barrel Length: 24″ Serial: 5501d Manufacturer: J.P. Sauer & Son Year: 1941 Caliber: 8mm Model: K98 Book# 04235