It remained in service until the end of the war in May 1945. In June 1934, the German army adopted the Mauser Karbiner 98 kurz as the standard service rifle of the German army. With few exceptions, every K98 was stamped with manufacturers' code and date on top of receiver. Left to fire, right to safe, center to load. Inverted 'V' notch (later models had a sight hood cover)Ĥ grooves, right hand twist, one turn every 240mmģ-way safety lever on rear of bolt. 5 'Jungle Carbine' Fazakerly 1945 Mauser Model 1896 that saw service in the Boer War according to its serial number but its bore is badly worn and is non The M1938 Carcano Bayonet. There are only 2 markings on it, a x on the guard, and what is most likely the serial number with the numbers 00073 on the blade next to the guard. Because of this issue, a misunderstanding occurred regarding the identification between the Model 1896 and Model 1897. The Model 1895 brought to the 'Transvaal' was also known as 'Boer Model' Mauser and were marked 'O.V.S' (Oranje Vrij Staat) just above the serial number accompanied by MOD.MAUSER and the date of the manufacturer. Model 98 Mauser Serial Numbers Manufacture Date Search.Model 98 Mauser Serial Numbers Manufacture Date.