Among World War II military Mauser 98s and 98ks rifles (my interest pertains to the actions) sold to Turkey, assembled in Turkey from German parts, and made in Turkey I have questions.

1. Are the actions all large ring?

2. As best you can from my limited information, does an action with the following information on receiver ring have a straight bolt handle, or 98k-style turned down bolt handle?


AS FA

ANK (crescent beneath star) A??

K • KALE

1942


3. Are large ring military Mauser 98 parts comparably interchangeable regardless where manufactured — that is, however interchangeable German-made 98 parts are with all other German-made 98 parts, are parts of Turkish 98s and 90ks just as interchangeable?


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