Gewehr 98m trying to figure out what it is

Beardedandbeautiful · May 9, 2024, 06:20 PM

I have come accrost and interesting gun. It was sold to me as a kar 98k. It has no date or maker on the reciver besides a swastika and A serial number of AL6312. There are also German insignia on the bolt release and what appears to be a Chinese marking on the stock. Any ideas ? I'm leaning towards a Frankenstein.

MC 1911 · May 9, 2024, 07:35 PM

Going to need pics!

Beardedandbeautiful · May 10, 2024, 07:19 AM

Having trouble with the posting of pics . Is there a trick to do that ?

Beardedandbeautiful · May 10, 2024, 07:28 AM

I think I got it figured out. The sling attachment is on the bottom of the butt stock not the side.

**Mike Irwin** · May 11, 2024, 03:49 PM

A Kar 98k should have a turned down bolt handle, I believe.

Does the serial number on the bolt match that on the gun?

Beardedandbeautiful · May 11, 2024, 07:24 PM

I've come to the conclusion it's a Chinese gewehr 98m. It had the plant and year removed by Mao.

May 9, 2024, 06:20 PM	#1
Beardedandbeautiful Junior Member Join Date: May 9, 2024 Posts: 4	Gewehr 98m trying to figure out what it is I have come accrost and interesting gun. It was sold to me as a kar 98k. It has no date or maker on the reciver besides a swastika and A serial number of AL6312. There are also German insignia on the bolt release and what appears to be a Chinese marking on the stock. Any ideas ? I'm leaning towards a Frankenstein.

May 11, 2024, 03:49 PM	#5
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,417	A Kar 98k should have a turned down bolt handle, I believe. Does the serial number on the bolt match that on the gun? __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

May 9, 2024, 07:35 PM	#2
MC 1911 Senior Member Join Date: February 19, 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 386	Going to need pics!

May 11, 2024, 07:24 PM	#6
Beardedandbeautiful Junior Member Join Date: May 9, 2024 Posts: 4	I've come to the conclusion it's a Chinese gewehr 98m. It had the plant and year removed by Mao.