Mauser Identification -Ulm, Germany proof mark - 4 digit serial - unique crest

[cessna123]

I have what I believe to be a German Mauser 98k. This gun has been in my family at least since the late 60's. I want to identify what it is and what it's value is. The caliber is marked 8.57JS. It has the "N under eagle" powder designation and the Ulm, Germany proof mark (antler). There is an "83" under a crown stamp on the bottom plate. The serial number is 8xxx. It has a design crest on the barrel near the receiver. "Anton Nassl Munchen" is on the barrel. Any help you can provide is much appreciated.

 

[cessna123]

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[T. O'Heir]

"...Anton Nassl Munchen..." That's Anton Nassl, Munich. The smithy who sporterised it.
The design crest might be a national crest that he blotted out with a stippler. Covers the factory markings too.
The 8.57JS(stamped by hand too) means regular 8mm x 57 Mauser ammo. Uses the .323" bullet if you're reloading. I'm thinking the barrel might be a replacement due to the sights. That are called 'Express sights'. The flip up part changes the elevation.
The sling swivel on the barrel is typically European as well.
Hard to get more detailed given the number of Mausers that have been sporterised. Basically you have decent hunting rifle. The 8mm Mauser will do anything a .30-06 will do.

 

[oldscot3]

nice

 

[Scorch]

I have what I believe to be a German Mauser 98k

Once it is no longer in military trim, it's hard to say if it was a K98k or a different configuration, but it is a military Mauser 98. Given that it came from Germany, I would say there is a good chance it started its life as a K98k.

This gun has been in my family at least since the late 60's

From the style, I would say it was probably made in the early 1960s. A lot of servicemen bought guns of various types while stationed overseas and brought them back to the states when they came home.

4 digit serial

A lot of German Mausers had 4-digit serial numbers. That was the norm. From 0000 to 9999, then they would add a letter suffix at the end of the number. Every year, they would start over at 0001.

"Anton Nassl Munchen" is on the barrel

As required by law, the gunsmith has to put his name and the city where his shop is on the barrel.

 

[SaxonPig]

Nicely done sporting conversion on a military 98. Many smiths doing these and selling them to U.S. servicemen who brought them home. I think they usually go for $400-$600 depending on condition and features. Maybe higher for really nice ones.

 

[cessna123]

Serial Number View

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