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Small Arms of the Volkssturm

by Peter G. Kokalis • June 18, 2012 • 9 comments

Last-Ditch Treasures
Small Arms of the Volkssturm

The Germans had the very best until near the end of World War II, when anything that would fire a bullet was pressed into combat service. See the July 1 SGN for Kokalis’ investigation of a rifle once-cheap that’s now expensive.

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Last-Ditch Treasures

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  • http://www.facebook.com/jerrod.darby Jerrod Darby

    I have 6 of these fine german crafted rifles. I strongly believe there is no better bolt action than the K98's.

  • Mike Dixon

    Visions of the MG 42 aka the buzz saw dance in my head.

  • AlwaysPrepared.Info

    Excellent article. The VG1 shows how desperate things were getting toward the end.

  • IMALARDUSS

    I have 5 K98s, including an SS rifle made at Mathausen, and like them all and shoot them all. When the chance comes to add more of them to the pile I will. These are my favorite rifles. If I could have only one centerfire smokeless powder rifle I might choose one of these.

    • Doubting T

      Is there such thing as an "SS" rifle? Or did someone stamp SS on it a few years ago and add a few hundred dollars to the price?

  • graywolf

    i have one of the k98 mousers,they are one of the best, in ww2, also have a brtish 303, enfield, which is also a very good, weapon,and also a m1 grand, which also is one of the best in ww2..

  • Dan

    I have numerous K98's. I have Oberndorf Mauser from 1933 to 1945 with the exception of 1942. You can see the quality go down and shortcuts that were done to expedite production.

    • michael f. conley

      Hi Dan Iam a disabled Iraq War Vet, lost both legs, during my 4th tour, now I get around in an electric wheelchair do you think the K-98 would be easily fired from an elec wheel chair, I hope you dont mind my asking but your posting to me was the one that sounded more knowlegeble. I have looked all around here wherfe I am currently undergoing my rehab iam in a Military Hospital for Amputees, anyway I have been thru gun shops and pawn places, and Iyet I cant find anything but the post war czech's which I do not want do you know how I could aquire a real all matching 98 that was either prewar or 41 thru 1943 with all the markings and symbols, I am afraid of getting ripped off if I go thru the mail, do you know of anyone who will sell one ?? I would appreciate your help in this matter if you have the time and if not thats fine, either way I hope you werent put out by my request my email is slidingbear56@aol.com I do hope to hear from you so untill then I will again thank you for your time and consideration. SSG Michael F. Conley

  • capo

    I have VG-2