Description
8/18/22 – This is a very nice example of a 1945 Gustloff Werke K98 Kriegsmodell rifle. The Kriegsmodell variant of K98s was used to expedite production as features were simplified, the slot for a cleaning rod was skipped and the barrel bands were screwed in. They also typically lacked discs in the stock, but this example still has a disc, as shown. The bolt assembly matches itself but not the receiver. Other small parts are not numbered as is typical of late war examples. The phosphate finish of the receiver, barrel and bolt assembly is in very nice condition showing only minor handling wear and finish loss/thinning throughout. The rear barrel band and trigger assembly are blued and show minor finish loss/thinning and patina throughout. The floorplate is marked “byf” and thus is a replacement with virtually none of its finish remaining. The wood stock is in very nice condition overall, showing only minor handling wear throughout. The bore is shiny with strong rifling but has minor frosting here and there.
