Description Russian Capture Mauser-Werke AG code ar 43 K98 chambered in 7.92x57mm (8mm Mauser) with a five round internal magazine and a 24″ barrel with bayonet lug. Manufactured in 1943 and imported by Century Arms C.A.I., marked on the right side of the barrel. Black/blued finished barrel, receiver, bolt, floorplate, trigger guard, and trigger. Adjustable rear ladder sight and fixed front blade. Three position flag style bolt safety. Smooth wood top forend and pistol grip stock with cupped butt plate. Front and rear sling mounts with mounted leather sling. The top of the barrel shank is marked with Third Reich eagle, Russian Capture x, and “ar 43”. Eagle 26 stamp on the barrel. Eagle 37 stamped on the rear barrel band. Waffenamt WaA655 on the front barrel band. The butt plate is marked bpr and Waffenamt WaA497. The serial number is 40xx and is matched 40 on the stock and scribed on the safety, bolt, and magazine floor plate. Must ship to a FFL holder. Condition: Good/Very good, as a Russian Capture your going to see mismatched and force matched parts, as well as refinished parts. General scratches, scuffs, and wear on the finish. Spot of metal oxidation. Spots on pitting on the front barrel band. Varying scratches, scuffs, dings, and finish loss on the stock. Bright and clean bore with strong rifling. Barrel Length: 24″ Serial: 40xx Manufacturer: Mauser-Werke AG, Werk Bor Year: 1943 Caliber: 7.92x57mm Mauser Model: K98 Book# 04210