Description
Mauser Model Kar 98k bolt action rifle. Originally a blued and polished machined steel action with a turned down bolt arm. Full laminated wood stock that has a steel packing disc in the butt and pressed steel butt plate. The breech ring is stamped 147 and 1941 with Third Reich proof marks and Mod 98 on the left side. Missing a cleaning rod and the rear sight ramp. Overall metal parts painted black.
Contextual Description
This weapon was captured at the Battle of Long Tan on the 18th of August 1966 by 6 Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment.
Details
Accession Number
RELAWM40802
Classification
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Physical Description
Material: Metal
Material: Wood
Measurement
Barrel length: 600 mm
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