This is a very good example of an early 98K rifle manufactured by the Berlin-Lubecker Machinenfabriken Werkes in Lubecker in 1937 that has been marked with various "SS" property markings. The top of the receiver is factory marked "S/237", the wartime code for Berlin-Lubecker Machinenfabriken over 1937, the year of manufacture. Over those markings, it has been milled with a small "SS" Runes with a key in a shield and the right rear breech end of the barrel marked in the same manner with a larger set of SS markings, double "SS" runes followed by "ZZA4" and a Deaths Head". These types of proofmarks were typically applied to replacement equipment issued from an SS replacement depot. The right side of the receiver has three "Eagle 26" acceptance proofs and the left side of the barrel and receiver have the Nazi Eagle firing proof and serial number. The rear sight base has three "Eagle 26" proofs on the right side. The side wall is properly marked "Mod 98". The components are the early milled "H" pattern front and wide rear barrel bands with the milled trigger guard and floor plate, all having similar wear patterns with various non-matching numbers. The stock and handguard are the correct, early walnut versions with a cupped buttplate. There is a small Waffenamt proof on the right side of the stock and inside of the pistol grip area. It is complete with the original sheet metal front sight cover and a post-war leather sling marked with a small Hebrew marking on the metal buckle.

Fair, with traces of the blue finish remaining mixed with smooth brown and gray patina. The stock and hand guard both show numerous handling marks and pressure dents from field use with visible proofs on the sides. As noted most of the parts are mismatched, but show the same amount of wear indicating that they may have been together for some time. Additionally the bolt serial number has been removed. Still an interesting rifle with some very unique "SS" proof/property markings.