K98K 8mm Mauser made at the Waffen Werke Brunn factory ( Brno factory post war ) in Czechoslovakia after Nazi oversight and occupation. Sometime in late 1944 / early 1945, the Waffen Werke Brunn factory changed their production code on the K-98 rifles they were producing from Dot to SWP. When the war ended about 1946 the then Brno factory was largely undisturbed by world war II. After the German military surrender, the Czechoslovakia government kept the production lines open manufacturing rifles and armaments. It is said the earliest K98K were assembled entirely of parts left over from the German operations with WaffenAmpt inspectors at the factory. Thousands of receivers, small parts were still in the production required only final assembly at the end of the war. This rifle was from a purchase of rifle by Emperor Haile Selassie and Exported to Ethiopia. The very rare and interesting part of these rifles is they have St. George coin like inlay in the stock as a symbol for Ethiopia and Czech Lion Proofs. Overall the rifle is in very good condition considering its age, the bore is good and usable. Pictures are of the actual rifle, and it will ship to your home in most states if you have your $30 ATF C&R license. OR can be transfered at your local licensed gun shop or pawn shop. Sales tax only collected for residents of Arizona or in store purchase. CREDIT CARD accepted 2.99% for non cash processing. Stock and pricing subject to change without notice. WE ARE A BRICK AND MORTAR STORE, 7 DAY A WEEK PHONE INFORMATION HOTLINE 52O 790 5017.