FIREARMS · WWII GERMAN SERVICE RIFLES

K98k Mauser Rifles

Wartime German production with byf, dot and svw receiver codes, postwar Yugoslav rebuilds, and the scarce G33/40 mountain carbine — every K98 Mauser for sale is photographed and graded individually.

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Read the Receiver

Germany hid its factories behind codes — byf for Mauser Oberndorf, dot for Brno, svw for the late-war Oberndorf lines — so the receiver ring tells you where and when each rifle was made. The scarce G33/40 mountain carbine turns up here too.

Wartime originals, Russian captures and Yugoslav rebuilds all come through the shop; each listing states which history it carries and photographs the actual markings.

Common Questions

How does buying a firearm online from Old Steel Arsenal work?Every firearm ships to a licensed FFL dealer of your choice — pick your dealer at checkout and we handle the transfer paperwork and shipping. See our FFL & Shipping page for the full process.
What do the factory codes on a K98k (byf, dot, svw) mean?Germany coded its factories for wartime secrecy: byf is Mauser Oberndorf, dot is Brno, svw is late-war Oberndorf production. The code and date on the receiver ring identify where and when your rifle was made.
Are these original WWII rifles or post-war rebuilds?Both come through the shop. Each listing states its history — Russian-capture, Yugo-rebuild or original configuration — and the photos show the actual markings.
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