{"product_id":"german-k98k-mauser-duv-42-berlin-lubecker-maschinenfabrik-8mm-mauser","title":"German K98k Mauser – “duv 42” Berlin-Lübecker Maschinenfabrik – 8mm Mauser","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal WWII-era German \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKarabiner 98k (K98k)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e bolt-action rifle chambered in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8mm Mauser (7.92x57mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Manufactured in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1942 by Berlin-Lübecker Maschinenfabrik\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, identified by the wartime \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“duv 42”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e receiver code.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis rifle retains numerous visible German military acceptance\/proof markings and Waffenamt stamps. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll visible serialized components observed are matching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including the receiver\/bolt-area numbers shown in the photographs. This gives the rifle considerably more collector interest than a typical mismatched or heavily sporterized K98k.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rifle remains in good overall military-surplus condition with an attractive, honest aged appearance to the metal. There are several important condition points that should be noted for collectors: the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eupper handguard directly forward of the rear sight has been split and glued\/repaired\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efront sight hood is absent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efront barrel band appears to have been replaced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The stock itself is also \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebelieved to be a replacement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rather than the rifle’s original matching stock. Red coloration\/staining is visible in several areas of the wood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite these replacement\/repair issues, this remains an appealing WWII German K98k with a desirable 1942 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eduv\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e manufacturer code, extensive period markings, and matching visible numbered metal components. An excellent representative example for a WWII collection without the price associated with a completely untouched, all-original matching rifle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFREE SHIPPING TO YOUR FFL!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43473510924365,"sku":null,"price":1700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/88AA577B-C49E-4D52-9A49-F7D260132781.jpg?v=1786977051","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/german-k98k-mauser-duv-42-berlin-lubecker-maschinenfabrik-8mm-mauser","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}