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Mauser K98k WWII DUV Code 7.92x57mm

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Production data from factory records and collector research. Year ranges are approximate for pre-1968 firearms.

Years	Serial Range	Count	Factory	Country	Confidence

K98k produced at Berlin-Lübecker Maschinenfabrik (DUV code). One of many maker codes. BCD, DUV, BNZ, and other codes identify specific German factories. Collector premium for matched numbers.

Type: Rifle

Action: Bolt-Action

Caliber: 7.92x57mm

Capacity: 5

Year introduced: 1941, Germany

Weight: 128 oz

Overall length: 43.7"

Status: Discontinued

Military use: Yes

Intended use: Military, Collector