Good Day
After about 35 years I have finally decided to take a look at a couple of 98K’s I have. This particular one I am asking about was bought at a tag/garage sale.
I (think) I know some things about my 98K and was wondering if someone can fill in the blanks.
This particular weapon can with a sling, all numbers are matching and the bore looks great.
The sling has a “L&F" which I think means that it was made by Linden & Funke G.m.b.H., Iserlohn.
The only markings on the stock are the numbers 4098 which are the numbers on all parts. There is also a number 3 where the slings feeds through.
The letters bnz. I think means that this weapon was made by Steyr .
42 I think means that it was made in 1942.
Questions
1) There is a marking (just above the W of DEW) that is a symbol below that a W something A823 on the barrel. The same markings appear above the bnz. I do not think it’s the serial number because the number4098 also appears on the parts. What do these markings mean?
2) I understand that Steyr is still making weapons today. Where were they located in WWII?
3) There are many markings and symbols such as DEW. Can someone please look at my link and tell me what all these mean?
4) Finally because this weapon is in fantastic shape with the original sling and all, is this weapon worth more than you average bear?
Thanks
Click on link below for photos
http://wccsptnc.com/98k.htm
After about 35 years I have finally decided to take a look at a couple of 98K’s I have. This particular one I am asking about was bought at a tag/garage sale.
I (think) I know some things about my 98K and was wondering if someone can fill in the blanks.
This particular weapon can with a sling, all numbers are matching and the bore looks great.
The sling has a “L&F" which I think means that it was made by Linden & Funke G.m.b.H., Iserlohn.
The only markings on the stock are the numbers 4098 which are the numbers on all parts. There is also a number 3 where the slings feeds through.
The letters bnz. I think means that this weapon was made by Steyr .
42 I think means that it was made in 1942.
Questions
1) There is a marking (just above the W of DEW) that is a symbol below that a W something A823 on the barrel. The same markings appear above the bnz. I do not think it’s the serial number because the number4098 also appears on the parts. What do these markings mean?
2) I understand that Steyr is still making weapons today. Where were they located in WWII?
3) There are many markings and symbols such as DEW. Can someone please look at my link and tell me what all these mean?
4) Finally because this weapon is in fantastic shape with the original sling and all, is this weapon worth more than you average bear?
Thanks
Click on link below for photos
http://wccsptnc.com/98k.htm