This is a very nice, all original, unaltered WWII G98/40 service rifle. These rifles were originally manufactured as the Hungarian Model 35 bolt action rifle at the Hungarian, Metal Goods and Weapons Factory in Budapest, Hungary. After the Germans invaded Hungary and took over the factory the Germans continued to produce these rifle and designated them as the model G98/40 and the factory was given the wartime code of "jhv". The top of the receiver is marked with the 'Eagle/ 173' Waffenamt proof over 'jhv/44' the wartime code for the Hungarian factory and 1944 for the year of manufacture. The left receiver side wall is marked 'G98/40' and the left side of the receiver and barrel have the large German Eagle firing proof. There is a large "Eagle/ WaA173" proof in front of the trigger guard and a smaller one in the pistol grip area with the serial number and additional 'jhv' proof on the lower stock area. It is complete with an original leather sling, cleaning rod and front sight hood.