[Stewart]

Check the code on the receiver ring again one of the codes used by the Germans was ce which would be Sauer & Son, it can sometimes look like a b. The other "c" codes with the letters cb would have had 3 letters so I believe it would be Sauer & Son. The 44 would mean that the rifle was manufactured in 1944.

If you have the means to post pictures it would be very helpful, a few questions would be:

Do the ser #'s on the barrel, receiver, floorplate, etc match ? or are they mis-matched?

How bad is the rust, pitting, etc. condition of stock etc?

If you can post a pic or p.m. me

 

[Stewart]

I wouldn't say that the markings alone would make it rare or valuable, a lot depends on condition and where the rifle came from. There are currently Russian capture 98ks on the market, most have markings in tact from about $260 - $300 +, ce is not an uncommon code but if the rifle is in good condition and non import stamped it can make a difference. Again, if you are able to post pics or answer some of the earlier questions it might make it easier to tell.