{"product_id":"german-mauser-model-98-8mm-mauser-post-wwii-yugoslavian-arsenal-rework-military-surplus-rifle","title":"German Mauser Model 98 – 8mm Mauser – Post-WWII Yugoslavian Arsenal Rework – Military Surplus Rifle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffered here is a classic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGerman-manufactured Mauser Model 98 bolt-action rifle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, chambered in the powerful 8mm Mauser (7.92×57mm) cartridge. Originally manufactured in Germany, this rifle was subsequently refurbished and rearsenaled in Yugoslavia following World War II.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese postwar Yugoslavian reworks represent an interesting chapter in military firearms history. Following the war, Yugoslavia acquired numerous German Mauser rifles and refurbished them for continued military service, frequently replacing the original receiver markings with Yugoslavian arsenal markings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example retains the traditional military configuration, complete with its full-length walnut-colored military stock, blued metal finish, adjustable military rear sight, and distinctive Yugoslavian crest on the receiver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rifle is in good used condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, showing normal handling marks, scratches, and wear throughout the wood consistent with its military history. The metal finish presents nicely, and the bore is in good condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e German Mauser, Yugoslavian arsenal refurbished\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eModel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Model 98\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCaliber:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8mm Mauser \/ 7.92×57mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bolt Action\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMagazine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5-round internal magazine\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Germany\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eArsenal Refurbishment:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yugoslavia, post-WWII\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eReceiver Markings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yugoslavian crest and “Mod. 98”\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eStock:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Traditional military-pattern hardwood stock\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSights:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original military-style iron sights\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Blued steel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eImport Marked:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBore:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Good condition\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOverall Condition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Good used military surplus condition\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing Germany’s defeat in World War II, Yugoslavia refurbished captured and surrendered German Mauser rifles for use by its military forces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese rifles commonly received Yugoslavian national markings and underwent arsenal inspection and refinishing before being returned to service.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike newly manufactured Yugoslavian M48 rifles, these refurbished Model 98 rifles retain their German manufacturing origins, making them particularly interesting examples of European military firearms history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis rifle remains in attractive military surplus condition, with an appealing combination of original German design and postwar Yugoslavian arsenal history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wood exhibits expected scratches, handling marks, and finish wear. The metal surfaces present well with age-appropriate wear. The bore is in good condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderful example of the legendary Mauser 98 military rifle with an interesting postwar history.\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":67849493610573,"sku":null,"price":700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/IMG_1101.heic?v=1793294770","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/german-mauser-model-98-8mm-mauser-post-wwii-yugoslavian-arsenal-rework-military-surplus-rifle","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}