WCMatt Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Hello I was at my local gunshop today looking over a kar98k that they've had up on the wall for a little while. It's in good shape certainly nothing to write home about but probably a good "shooter" if nothing else. I was looking at the markings on the receiver ring attempting to figure out year of manufacture. just above the bolt is the (year?) "1937" but above that is "S/42". The weapon is covered in the usual serial numbers & cartouches and has they typical metal cup for a butt plate. As I sit here typing this, I think the "S/42" is some sort of maker's code & that "1937" is what it is, the date of mfg but I'm not sure. What does the hive mind say? Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 The S prefix was dropped from the rifle in 1937,though it can appear on later rifles. The code S/42 should be the manufacture's code for Mauser at Obendorf Am Neckar. Stil a manufcturer area for Firearms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCMatt Posted May 9, 2014 Author Share Posted May 9, 2014 Thanks, Tony. I had a G98 that was made in Obendorf in 1916 (also had one dated 1917 that was made in Danzig). From what I'm to understand, Obendorf is where H&K is located. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 The only way to find out if it is any good, is to fire it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCMatt Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 There in lies the conundrum, Tony. I'm trying to save money-not spend it :laugh:. It is (kind of) growing on me, though. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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