Turkish Mauser 1947

citizenmarc · 10-22-2002, 10:01 AM

Hello, I just got a "Turkish" K98 stamped ANK(Turk moon & symbols...)and AKA, under that is the date stamp of 1947, but the 7 is stamped over a 1 !! The top of the receiver has been ground and restamped, but some things are still visable, like the "WAFFENFABRIK' and a small portion of something on the left side of the receiver just above the wood line.
I have enclosed a pic, actually I plopped it on the scanner and scanned it, if you blow it up a little you can see the date and Turk stuff.
Any info on this fine weapon, would be apprieciated.
Marc J Atteberry
Milford, New Hampshire
"LIVE FREE OR DIE"

Big Dog · 10-22-2002, 11:18 AM

Marc, you've got a basic M38 Turk, made at the Ankara arsenal.
The re-stamping could indicate an arsenal rework. These are usually good shooters, if they're in good shape. The Turks really used their rifles, rather than stashing them for decades in a warehouse. They always show lot's of "character".

Since the M38 was a broad standard, not a true model, many earlier rifles were rebuilt to this standard. That could account for the ground off marks. The "Waffenfabrik" makes me think this was originally a German-made rifle, rebuilt by the Turks. Very good, as the German steel and workmanship were better.
Good find! :nod:

citizenmarc · 10-22-2002, 11:33 AM

Thanks for the super Quick reply!
I am very exiced to have this rifle! My dream shooter for sure!
anyway, You mentioned 'Character', well, thats what this has, lots of it, looks loke a lifetime or two of carrying around, but the barrel looks smooth and well grooved, with no scratching or scoring on the chroming. I cant wait to plug some poor dirt pile!!!
It came with the Bayonette as well!
again, thanks for the info
Marc J Atteberry

10-22-2002, 11:18 AM	#2
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,642	Marc, you've got a basic M38 Turk, made at the Ankara arsenal. The re-stamping could indicate an arsenal rework. These are usually good shooters, if they're in good shape. The Turks really used their rifles, rather than stashing them for decades in a warehouse. They always show lot's of "character". Since the M38 was a broad standard, not a true model, many earlier rifles were rebuilt to this standard. That could account for the ground off marks. The "Waffenfabrik" makes me think this was originally a German-made rifle, rebuilt by the Turks. Very good, as the German steel and workmanship were better. Good find! :nod: __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

10-22-2002, 11:33 AM	#3
citizenmarc Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 2	Turk M38 Thanks for the super Quick reply! I am very exiced to have this rifle! My dream shooter for sure! anyway, You mentioned 'Character', well, thats what this has, lots of it, looks loke a lifetime or two of carrying around, but the barrel looks smooth and well grooved, with no scratching or scoring on the chroming. I cant wait to plug some poor dirt pile!!! It came with the Bayonette as well! again, thanks for the info Marc J Atteberry