Threaded muzzle on a German k98?

[Ohen Cepel]

I picked one of these up recently. German K98, all properly marked, not russian captured.

The barrel is threaded. I haven't seen (or noticed) one like this before. I know other mausers were threaded. However, is it common on a k98? Purpose?

Thanks!

 

[Ohen Cepel]

After looking at it more, I think it might be a Swedish barrel on a k98.

Not sure what to make of that though.

 

[Dr.Rob]

From what I've read it's more common in late war Mausers made at Brno.

 

[Prince Yamato]

There were K98s adapted to fire grenades. The thread is probably to accept the launcher.

 

[Ohen Cepel]

Mine is a JP Sauer, 1940 (think that date is right).

The front sight is marked +5 and has a crown on it that looks Swedish which is why I think the barrel may have been switched out. Not sure though....

 

[cracked butt]

A Swedish 96/38 barrel would not fit a Mauser 98 action.