This is an example of a 1944 production rifle as manufactured by the Mauser Factory. The top of the receiver ring is marked "byf" the wartime code for the Mauser factory and "44" for the year of manufacture. The left side of the receiver ring is marked with an eagle firing proof and serial number, with an eagle/135 proof on the right. The receiver wall is marked "Mod. 98". The barrel is marked with an eagle firing proof on the right side (no serial number), with "43R276" on top. Hood inverted "V" front and tangent rear sights. Smooth laminated stock stamped with an eagle/WaA135 proof on the buttstock (right side) and pistol grip area. Visible numbers match, without a serial number on the stock.

Very fine. The rifle retains approximately 95% original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina. The extractor has a smooth dark brown patina. The stock is also excellent with the exception of some scattered minor handling marks, along with a lightly hand marked three line inscription on the right side under the receiver.