This is a very fine example of an original 1936 production Nazi 98k bolt action rifle. Manufactured relatively early during the pre-World War II period of German re-armament, this Mauser 98k bears the "S/42" code over the "1936" date on the receiver ring, along with a set of "eagle/63" and "droop eagle" inspection marks. The barrel is fitted with the standard blade and tangent sights, and matching numbers are present on multiple components, including the bolt and the stock. Fitted with a smooth pistol grip stock, marked "WaA63" and "K" on the buttstock, with a flat steel buttplate and a brown leather sling. Included with the rifle area a steel muzzle cover and a small cleaning kit.

Very fine, with 75% plus of the original blue finish, showing some areas of brown and gray patina, bright edge wear and scattered spotting and handling marks. The stock is also very fine, with sharp markings, some scattered dents and dings. Mechanically excellent.