Introduced late in WWII, the "Kriegsmodell" (War Model) 98k was designed for easier and faster production, increasing the number of stamped components while eliminating some features. This particular 98 was produced in the "t" suffix range, placing it very late in the war. Fitted with a hooded blade front and tangent rear sight, with "Mod.98/bnz45" on the receiver ring. Fitted with a stamped "byf" trigger guard and floor plate, and a pair of screw-secured stamped and welded barrel bands. Crude cast safety assembly on rear of bolt. Smooth pistol grip stock with a laminated hand guard, "eagle/swastika/H" Heer stamp on the right buttstock and a cupped steel buttplate.

Excellent, with 90% plus of the original rough late-war gray phosphate finish, showing areas of brown tint, mild spotting and scattered handling marks. The blued components show similar condition. The stock is very fine, with evidence of rushed late war finish, as well as some dents concentrated around the upper tang. Mechanically excellent.