In excellent very crisp condition, completely matching down to the screws and un-messed with, we have a top example of a 1939 dated Luftwaffe Eagle/L marked 42 code (Mauser Oberndorf)made K98k German Service Rifle. This rifle is completely factory original and is all matching down to the screws and comes with a scarce e/655 muzzle cover and a dated and coded sling. The bore is mint and the stock cartouches are all exceptionally clear. The cartouche on the top of the hand guard is still visible as well and you rarely see that. This is a top example of a Mauser made early wartime production K98k with all the early features such as no sight hood and the flat butt plate and milled bands. This is the poster child of an early confirmation K98k Rifle. Early dated 98k rifles in this pristine condition are rarer than double matched mag Luger Rigs.
This rifle was assemble just a few months prior to the outbreak of WWII in Europe. Being issued to the Luftwaffe it may well have been used by the Fallschimjaeger Paratroopers and could have seen action at Eben Emael or even Crete. This is a fantastic premier grade XXX Private Reserve Stock K98k for the discerning connoisseur of these fine historic rifles.
