1/20/23 - This is a rare Nazi issued rifle, made in 1943 at the FEG factory in Hungary. These rifles were originally manufactured during the early part of WWII as the Hungarian model 35, at the Metal Goods and Weapons Factory, Budapest, Hungary. After the take over of the Hungarian factory by the Germans these rifles were designated the model G98/40 and the factory was given the wartime code of "jhv". This rifle is similar in function and operation to the standard K98 rifle with nearly identical front and rear sights, making training and reissue very easy. The top of the receiver is marked "jhv/43" the wartime code for the Hungarian factory and 1943 for the year of manufacture. The left receiver side wall is marked "G98/40" and the left side of the receiver and barrel have the large German Eagle firing proof. This one is mostly mismatched numbers throughout, thought the receiver matches the trigger group. There is some finish loss on the trigger assembly, buttplate and bands. Excellent stock with waffenamt and serial number, though they are faint, which may indicate the stock was lightly sanded at some point. The bore has strong rifling but some frost throughout and is in need of a thorough cleaning.
