..rifles, ammo, manufacturers, etc etc here's an interesting site I've just found.... http://users.swing.be/sw017995/german-codes.htm It has some fascinating links !
Choking with dust down here in the cellars, but that really is an excellent and useful site, and still alive! A mates' K98 (deac ) has defied good identification but it looks like this might have the answer. Cheers to of 3 and a half years ago. Adam.
Wow - a real blast from the past ; I'd forgotten all about that one ! Here's hoping it helps with your friends' research - it can be great fun checking out old weapons like that.....