G40k (shortened late-war Mauser)

1945 · Late war · 7.92×57 mm

Collector notes

The G40k sits at the end of the wartime attempt to shorten and simplify the K98k. Surviving examples are scarce and heavily faked by cutting K98k barrels. A genuine short rifle must be measured: barrel length, sight radius, and band positions have to match published G40k / Kurz figures, not a sawn K98k. Treat every ‘G40k’ with scepticism until the barrel is original, the front sight is in the correct place, and the markings are consistent. This gallery example is a study placeholder for that scarce type.

Specifications

Model	G40k
Calibre	7.92×57 mm
Manufacturer	Late-war shortened 98k-family rifle (limited / experimental production)
Date / code	1945 · Late war
Serial range	Very small surviving population; document the actual serial in photographs
Stock	Shortened laminate, late-war
Sights	Relocated front sight on a shortened barrel if genuine
Sling	K98k side sling on a shorter forend
Markings	Must be consistent with claimed maker. Cut-down K98k rifles retain long-rifle sight placement — a warning sign.
Country of use	Germany
Condition	Fair