No wonder that crap doesn't shoot worth a damn! I do not have the sling.Īnything you guys can tell me would be great. The rear sling swivel is curious, being an elongated piece that attaches to the stock and acts like a hinge. The rear barrel band has a sling swivel attached. The stock top piece is also marked 592 to match the bottom stock. In the barrel channel is the number 8, further is 592, further out is the number 20 but not stamped into the wood. Under the receiver, behind the recoil lug is the number 2. There are no external cartouches or serial numbers on the stock which makes me wonder if its been sanded, but on the inside are a couple of numbers. Spaced apart but appear to be on the same line.), and something that resembles '&' or a circle with ears. On the bottom of the receiver is a circled Z, the numbers 1 and 9, (but not together as in 19. Near the muzzle is '98/22 8mm CZWCHO' and then below that is 'C.A.1 GEORGIA VT'. Other than the serial number and the 1, there are no other proof marks on the barrel. On the bottom of the barrel is the number 1 in an opening in the rear sight band. I removed the stock today and the barrel has the same serial number as the receiver so I assume its the original barrel. What other date indicators can I look for? 323 at or around the same time Germany did? The reason I ask is because I'm trying to date this rifle.

My question is, did other Mauser manufacturers switch from. 323 diameter, went to a lighter bullet, and increased pressure. From my research, it seems that in 1905, Germany switched their military rifles from. First, it was exported to either Turkey, Persia or Egypt, and second, it was exported prior to 1928 when the Turks switched to western numbers on the sights. The rear sight is graduated to 2000 yards with numbers in Arabic which tells me two things. Serial number E445, not numbers matching on the bolt which is numbered 2851. It is a M98/22 so it has the 30 inch barrel.

I have a Czech BRNO factory rifle that I'm trying to gather more info on. Allow me to ask some questions of the assembled Mauser experts.

Mauser 98 Serial Numbers