STEYR bnz VK-98

Seller Description For This Firearm

Rare Surplus Last Ditch Steyr bnz 45 VK-98 Voksgewehr 8mm Mauser

Offered is a surplus Steyr "bnz 45" VK-98 Volksgewehr chambered in 8mm Mauser (7.92×57mm), a scarce late-war rifle produced during the final months of World War II. Manufactured at the Steyr-Daimler-Puch facility and marked with the "bnz 45" factory code, these rifles represent Germany's emergency wartime production efforts as resources and manufacturing capacity became increasingly limited.

The Volksgewehr ("People's Rifle") series was designed to simplify production while providing a functional infantry rifle for home defense and reserve forces. As a result, the VK-98 exhibits many characteristic "last ditch" features, including simplified machining, utilitarian finishes, and expedient manufacturing methods that reflect the realities of late-war arms production.

Chambered in the standard 8mm Mauser cartridge, the VK-98 utilizes a manually operated bolt action derived from the Mauser system. Its distinctive design, limited production, and historical significance make it a highly desirable addition to advanced World War II military firearm collections.

This surplus example offers collectors an opportunity to own a rare artifact from the closing chapter of the Second World War. The rifle's late-war manufacturing characteristics and historical context make it an especially interesting piece for enthusiasts of German military arms and wartime production history.

Manufacturer: Steyr / bnz
Model: VK-98
Condition: Good
Caliber/Gauge: 8mm Mauser
Action: Bolt
Barrel Length: 22"
Overall Length: 40.5"
Capacity: 5
Finish: Black & Rough Cut Wood Furniture
Origin: Made in Germany
What's Included: Firearm & sling.
Notes: Front sight is missing.

• Please be aware that we have not test-fired this firearm. Unless stated otherwise, expect this firearm to fire and function safely.

UPC	ECOM00564498
Action	BOLT ACTION
Barrel Length	22" BARREL
Caliber	8MM MAUSER
Capacity	5 ROUNDS
Finish	BLACK AND WOOD