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Original German K98 G43 98K WWII Era Cleaning Rods 12 Inch and 10 inch Note - "Unissued" means - Repro!
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12 inch German K98 Cleaning Rods 1940 & Up - A
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There are two primary variations of genuine 12" rods that I run across.
First the earlier ones which have a slightly elongated threaded portion,
and then the later ones with a shorter threaded section. Some early
12" rods were numberd with the last two digits of the rifle's number.
Some also have waffenamts. Note the lack
of a point at the end of the repro rod. If you see a rod touted as being Unissued, it means the rod is a reproduction!
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12 inch German K98 Cleaning Rods 1940 & Up - B
Apparently there were two factories that started making the 12 inch rods in 1939. According to Law's book, the Sauer and Steyer factories started making 12 inch rods in 1939 while everyone else were still making 10 inch rods. When would they have stopped stamping the serial numbers? Also, when did the quote "early" characteristics such as the taper, elongated threaded portion etc, get phased out. 1939? 1940? Surely they could not have run these beyond 1941. Any additional insight would be appreciated. |
On the earlier 12 inch examples I also frequently find there is another
taper on the upper end as well. The older examples generally don't have
this "ramp". Some early 12" rods were numberd with the last
two digits of the rifle's number. Notice the obvious box-like qualities of the reproduction. Demand good pictures before buying. If you see a rod touted as being Unissued, it means the rod is a reproduction! |
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10 inch German K98 Rods - Prior to 1940 - Originals Click on thumbnails to see larger view
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Original 10" rods are almost always stamped with the last two digits of
the serial number of the rifle with which they were issued. Also many
10" rods also have waffenamts. Also note the tapered neck towards
the cleaning rod hole. It is rare to see 12" rods with these markings.
If you see a rod touted as being Unissued, it means the rod is a reproduction! |
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More Reproduction Rods Click on thumbnails to see larger view Repro 10" rod
Repro 12" Rod
Click on thumbnails to see larger view If you see a rod touted as being Unissued, it means the rod is a reproduction!
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Boy that is a good looking finish on those guys. Seems a little out of
place though against that aged rifle.
If you see a rod touted as being Unissued, it means the rod is a reproduction! |
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