Marking on top of the receiver: the date of manufacture and 'jhv', the German Ordnance Code for Fémáru. Improvement over the G98, or maybe it was easier to have this 'foreign designed rifle' accepted with a G98 reference. Perhaps the Germans considered this as an Was the reference to the G98, because none of the major rifle parts had anything in common with the G98. This rifle was called the G98/40 by the Germans, and marked so on the left side of the receiver. All steel parts, including the bolt were blued. German M98-type bands and bayonet lug were used on this rifle. Arriving soon:: Soviet PPSH41, Sten MKII, Sten MKIIs, M1 Carbine, MP43 (to order), MGC68 MP40, Metal Marushin MP40, Thompson 1928A1, Thompson M1A1, Mauser M712. The reason that ammo is still around is that great quantities of it, as well as large amounts of M-95 straight pull rifles, were provided to Bulgaria shortly after Austria was annexed by Germany.This happened around 1939, or 1940, before Germany had a desparate need for rifles of non-standard type. Based on German request the caliber wasĬhanged to 7.92x57mm Mauser, the bolt handle was turned down, a staggered row Mauser-type box magazine flush with the bottom of the stock was fitted and In 1940 the Puska 35.M (Mannlicher Model 35) was redesigned for the German contract. Tangent-leaf sight graduated to 2000 meters Positioned ahead of the receiver bridge when the bolt is forward for added strengthĦ05mm barrel, 4-groove rifling, RH, concentric The rifle had a 2-piece bolt with the bolt handle
Integral charger-loaded box magazine, 5 roundsĪction: Turning-bolt action, locked by rotating lugs on the detachable bolt head into the receiver. Supply additional evidence supporting either side of this disagreement. Machined AK-55 receivers to Danuvia, because 'Danuvia had better manufacturing facilities'. The 'subcontracting' explanation receives more support by knowing that in the 1950's Fémáru/FÉG subcontracted the manufacture of the Quite a few references can be found in Europe calling the rifle 'Danuvia G98/40'. OtherĮuropeans claim, these were made by Danuvia only. According to several European collectors, the G98/40's were made by both factories, with Fémáru using Danuvia as a subcontractor. There is also a 10 restocking fee on returned items. This appears to be a very strong case, however the Hungarian Ministry of Defense archives from the 1960's refer to the G98/40Īs Danuvia made. WWII German Mauser bnz 45 All Matching (8MM) If You Pay With Credit Card The Credit Card Company Will Charge You 4 For Using It Just To Let Everyone Know Thanks. Danuvia made G98/40 should have been marked with 'jua', Danuvia's German Ordnance code, and no such
Stamped 'jhv', the German Ordnance code for Fémáru. Most US collectors claim these were made only by Fémáru, based on that the receivers are There is a disagreement, where these guns were actually made. These German contract guns were made by Fémáru Fegyver és Gépgyár, Budapest, which company possibly subcontracted some or all of the work to Danuvia Gépgyár, Budapest 1941-44 Mannlicher Gew.98/40 German Infantry Rifle Hungarian Weapons - Mannlicher G98/40 Infantry Rifles