Dec 13, 2024 · The Mauser K98k BYF 43 is a rare and highly collectible rifle. Only a limited number of BYF rifles were produced during World War II, making it a highly sought-after collector’s item. In fact, the BYF prefix is considered one of the rarest and most valuable K98k serial number prefixes.

Feb 21, 2007 · WARNING: The K98k is one of the most commonly faked collector's rifles in the marketplace. Be very careful when you look to buy one of these on-line, or at gun shows. Get as much information as possible about the rifle and its provenance.

In 1943 “byf” was the wartime German code for Mauser Werke AG, Oberndorf a/N. Model: K98. Serial Number: 24626a. Year of Manufacture: 1943. Caliber: 8mm Mauser (7.92x57mm) Action Type: Bolt Action, Internal Magazine. Barrel Length: Approximately 23 3/4 Inches. Sights / Optics: The front sight is an inverted V post set atop a ramped base ...

In 1941 “byf” was the wartime German code for Mauser Werke AG, Oberndorf a/N. Model: K98. Serial Number: 2916A. Year of Manufacture: 1941. Caliber: 8mm Mauser (7.92x57mm) Action Type: Bolt Action, Internal Magazine. Barrel Length: Approximately 23 3/4 Inches

Our Assessment: The Mauser-Werke K98, also known as the Karabiner 98k or K98k, is a bolt-action rifle chambered in the 8mm Mauser (7.92×57mm IS) cartridge. It was the standard service rifle for the German Wehrmacht during World War II and remains one of the most iconic bolt-action rifles in history.

Our Assessment: This WWII Nazi marked German K98 was made at the Mauser Oberndorf factory in Germany back in 1944. It has nice markings on the metal including “eagle / swastika” marks on the receiver & barrel as well as other small German “eagle” inspection stamps.

Nazi Mauser K98 - byf 43 4/11/18 - This is a nice, honest example of an all matching Mauser K98 from 1943. This rifle is fully original with all matching parts, and comes with a correct sling, sight hood and cleaning rod.

Sep 16, 2014 · This is a great example of a Mauser Oberndorf made K98 service rifle with a "byf 44" code from 1944. It is in crisp, completely matching condition, with bright bluing and very sharp cartouches on the stock.

Make: Mauser Oberndorf. In 1943 “byf” was the wartime Nazi code for Mauser Werke AG, Oberndorf a/N. Model: K98. Serial Number: 3079. Year of Manufacture: 1943. Caliber: 8mm Mauser (7.92x57mm) Action Type: Bolt Action, Internal Magazine. Markings: There is …

In excellent mint condition, we have a very clean, well-marked, all-matching, "byf43" coded, late 1943 production, Mauser Oberndorf-made K98k Service Rifle. This rifle is factory original in all respects and is completely matching.