Manufactured by Steyr-Daimler for the Nazi SS during World War II. The top of the receiver ring is marked "bnz", the wartime code for Steyr, over "43" with "Mod. 98" marked on the left receiver wall. Additionally, the receiver is marked with the "1" or "L" mark of the Astra Werke factory in Chemnitz, a supplier of receivers for the Gustloff Werke of Suhl. The left rear of the barrel has an "eagle/(SS runes)ZZA4" followed by the serial number, three stacked "WaA623" proofs and a "t". Ramp front and tangent rear sights. Milled components, with matching numbers handmarked on the floor plate, follower, bolt and bolt release. Smooth laminated stock, with matching serial number and "K/ SS death head" on the underside, a cupped steel buttplate and a brown leather sling marked "L&F" on the slider.