#BYF MAUSER K98 SERIAL NUMBER#
The top of the receiver is marked 'eagle/135/byf/44', the right side 'eagle/135' and the left side with Nazi proof and serial number 29630.
Usually cheaper than Gun Shows where they try to rip you off. Mauser K98 bolt action rifle chambered in 8mm. If this does pan out I advise looking in gun shops for trade-ins by vets or they're families. Check barrel at top near front sight on underside for import mark such as CAI wihich is Century arms importers. Markings: The import mark on the barrel reads C.A.I. Caliber: 8mm Mauser (7.92x57mm) Action Type: Bolt Action, Internal Magazine. bringbacks naturally they are worth more than imports. In 1943 byf was the wartime Nazi code for Mauser Werke AG, Oberndorf a/N. Have you seen these guns Personally? If truly matching he maynot be too far off on price. As we said before BYF 44 is the most common code usually found. I would go with the DOT if the condition is good Newbie. Is everyone in agreement that the dot is the better of the two rifles? If so, what is a fair price to pay for it? Thanks in advance! not a trophy queen, one I can occasionally shoot but also numbers matched. Could the byf, being late war been given the kriegsmarine band because that was all they had at the moment of assembly? Or perhaps field repaired and that was all that was available?. He is out of touch with rifles and prices. Numbers match from what he says and nothing is peened out. I know he is not intentionally trying to rip me off.
Thanks for all the input guys! The seller is a friend, and by no means a gun collector.