Manufactured during WWII at the Metal Goods and Weapons Factory, Budapest, Hungary as the Model 35 and designated the Model 98/40 after the factory was taken over by the Nazis. Similar to the standard K98 rifle in that it uses a K98 style bolt action which had a lower metal stock hanger and it used a two piece stock similar to a British Enfield. Top of receiver is marked "jhv" over "41" for 1941, with two eagle/WaA56 proofs on the right side, and an eagle firing proof on the left side. Blade front sight and tangent rear sight graduated to 2,000 meters. Various components are stamped with eagle/WaA56 or eagle/56 proofs, with matching numbers on the receiver, barrel, bolt assembly, barrel bands, stock socket, stock, buttplate, floor plate and trigger guard. The underside of the stock has an eagle/WaA56 proof and "jhv" with two additional eagle/WaA56 proofs on the right side. Complete with leather sling and cleaning rod.

Fine. The rifle retains 40% original blue finish with the balance a mottled gray patina with some pin point pitting. The stock and handguard are also fine with numerous minor dings, dents, dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent.