Finally got my Kar98.

[u/bongblaster420]

1941 Kar98. All matching except for the bolt (unique story, I know). The bolt looks like a G29/40 from 1940. Everything else appears to be original.

Kriegsmarine “N” on the butt plate so I’m assuming this is a beechwood with a (formerly) laminated finish.

I managed to get the gun, a case, about 40 rounds from the late 40’s/early 50’s, a box of 100 8mm bullets, 2 sets of reloading dies, and a similar year, but non-matching bayonet for 2 grand.

What’re your thoughts? Think I did okay? Either way I’m pumped as this gun completes my WWII bolt action hunt, and now my wallet can rest for a bit.

[u/yuki44-45]

Wow good deal! Bayonet alone worth around 200. But i dont see the KriegMarine proof stamp,where was it located?

[u/bongblaster420 → u/yuki44-45]

Thanks! Bayonet is for sure not original, though I’m still verifying the age of it as it still has indications that it’s a war time knife.

In photo 7 on the butt plate you’ll see an “N” near the upper middle. That N stands for “Nordsee” which is North Sea. As the serials on the butt plate match the remainder of the gun it’s safe for me to assume the entire gun is a Kriegsmarine issue.

[u/yuki44-45 → u/bongblaster420]

I could check your baionette if need help, bit to me it does not appear to be a KM k98k, kriegmarine acceptance stamp are usually an Adler with a M under it,or haken kreuz with M in other rare case.