Mauser Mod98 Help

[BlackHogDown]

Taking a look at this gun and have been able to piece a good bit of info together but need some clarification on a couple markings. The SN seems to be 1267 but can’t find any info on it. (We won the war so I don’t speak German) I haven’t removed scope rings to check out the proof markings yet as it’s not mine. From what I can tell, Kriegsmodell (1944-45) which was a service weapon... so why is this chambered in 270??

Some distinguishing features:

Chambered in 270.



No locking screws in floor plate.



Parkerized bolt with ovular holes.



K98 bolt (left) vs Kriegsmodell bolt (right)




WaffenAmt 280 proof. Based on google results, I assumed Erma Werke was the name of inspector. From what I can tell, ERMA (ERfurter MAschinenfabrik) is a manufacturer so what is the significance of the stamp? I’m assuming they took the action and sporterized is for hunting purposes?





What is the significance of the WaffenAmt proof on left side of SN? The cursive e to the right?




I’m obviously unfamiliar so excuse any pics that aren’t helpful. Trying to capture everything that may have some meaning. More pics...



Hidden proofs:








Obviously the next step is to remove scope rings and look at proof markings on top of receiver (under scope rings). Hoping this is enough info for somebody to fill in the blanks regarding the history of this rifle or the action, specifically, if rechambered/sporterized post-war.

If interested, please point out any additional pics I should include.

Thank you in advance.

Tim

Links:

https://proofhouse.com/cm/ger_ord_codes.htm

https://www.wehrmacht-awards.com/uniforms_firearms/firearms/98k/k98index.htm#top

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[twosixteens]

If you are asking if it was sporterized the answer is yes the Bishops stock was a common replacement lots of Mauser’s were sporterized/customized used to even be able to buy a kit (barrel stock action wrench)

[Walker]

Some war Era Mausers are still in demand for donor actions.

[BlackHogDown]

I’m asking the significance of the proof markings and true age since having trouble searching SN 1267

Thanks


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[Walker]

This is no help but there were 100's of thousands m98's built at factories all over the world and tracing an individual gun is next to impossible. The crest may help some. For example there were 3 different Turkish mausers

[MUZZYSLINGR]

You may need to talk to someone who has a Blue book of gun values.

A lot of Mauser information is listed in them.


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