Original German Captured WWII Polish Mauser Karabinek wz. 1929 Rifle Stock with Waffenamt Proof Original Items

Original Item: Only One Available. The Karabinek wz.29 (Kbk wz.29; Polish: carbine model 29) was a Polish bolt-action short rifle based on the German Kar98AZ. Identifying attributes include a 98/05 style mast bayonet lug ending directly beneath the front sight and winged protective ears to either side of the front sight blade. Cavalry models featured a turned-down bolt handle, and early versions had a stacking hook near the end of the stock on the right side.

During the September Campaign, wz.29 rifles were used by the Polish Army in the defense of Poland, against German troops using the similar Karabiner 98k. After the defeat of Poland, they were used by the guerrillas of the Polish Underground. Captured wz.29 rifles were also used by the Wehrmacht as the Gewehr 298 (p).

This is a very nice example of a stock from one of those captured Polish Mausers, which had the barrel and action removed, while all of the barrel bands, sling swivels, and other parts were left intact. It is stamped with serial number 45721 on the bottom of the butt stock, the butt plate, and on the nose cap, with shortened number 5721 on the barrel band.

More importantly, it has German WWII Waffenamt proof marks stamped on both the bottom of the butt stock as well as on the butt plate, the latter of which can be read as WaA135. The Kbk wz.29 rifle this was a part of was definitely captured by Germany and reissued as a Gewehr 298 (p).

Condition is very good, showing only minor wear from service and storage. There are some gouges on the right side of the stock near the magazine well / trigger guard slot, and oxidation on some of the fittings, but otherwise it is in great shape.

This would be perfect for someone with a Sporterized Polish Mauser who wanted to put it “right” again.