Description J.P. Sauer & Sohn Model 98 ( K98 ) in 8mm with a five round capacity and a 24″ barrel. Import marked on the muzzle end of barrel by C.A.I. ST. ALB. VT.-Century Arms. All matching serial numbered rifle. Made in Germany in 1943. Metal cupped butt plate marked: gqm 43 with Waffenamt 88. Smooth wood stock with metal eyelet for disassembling the bolt. Lower right side of stock is marked with a German Third Reich Eagle and Waffenamt 135. Blued trigger guard, trigger, receiver, bolt and barrel. Rear bolt safety. Rear left side of receiver bolt release. Under barrel fixed bayonet lug. Rear flip up adjustable and front fixed blade sight. Metal loops and stock slot for mounting a shoulder sling. Stock slot marked: K 3. Top of receiver marked with Wartime code CE for JP Sauer. Right side of receiver has illegible Waffenamt starting with 28. Left side of receiver has German Third Reich Eagle proofs. Waffenamt 135 proof on the top right of receiver. Right side of barrel marked: 43D. Waffenamt 135 proof on the bottom of magazine floor plate. Serial numbers matching on the rifle including the receiver, bolt, bolt release, safety switch, magazine floor plate, trigger guard plate, underside of sight, internal firing pin, front barrel band and nose cap. Must ship to a C&R or FFL holder. Condition: Good with scratches, finish wear/loss, heavier wood dings/chips, missing cleaning rod and handling wear. Clean rifle bore. Barrel Length: 24″ Serial: 1293 Manufacturer: J.P. Sauer & Sohn Year: 1943 Caliber: 8mm Mauser Model: Mod 98 K98 Book# 07061