Description IA Co SAC CA imported Mauser manufactured “42” Model K98 bolt action rifled chambered in 8mm Mauser (7.92x57mm) with a 24″ barrel and a five round integral magazine. Features matching serial 5797 receiver, barrel band, magazine well, barrel, rear sight, and bolt release. No serial on butt plate, stock has Chinese characters carved on rear right. Bolt is a Czech manufactured K98 type bolt, serial “9400” and Czech lion proof. Magazine plate and follower serialized “882”. Third Reich issued and stamped on receiver and barrel, “WA65” & “WA63″ proofs on barrel and rear sight. Rear sight has range table machined on both sides. Must ship to C&R or FFL holder. Condition: Fair, AS-IS, with mixed parts, some pitting, rust, and patina on majority of the rifle. Butt plate has the worst of the pitting with rust in wood screws. Stock has two cracks, one on left side behind top tang, the second above right side of trigger. Stock also has deep dings, scratches, and finish wear. Butt plate and stock were at some point painted black. Very worn bore with visible rifling. Barrel Length: 24” Serial: 5797 Manufacturer: Mauser Year: 1938 Caliber: 8mm Model: K98 Mod.98 Book# 02942