WW2 Mauser 98 question

[oxide80]

I have an old German Mauser K98, coded "byf 44" its been sportized many years ago, I'm guessing in the 1950's, Anyways my question is regarding 3 screw on the left side of the receiver. Are they for scope mounts? Factory or something that was added? I have seen a few of the German K98's at Kittery Trading Post and Cabela's, but none have had these screw holes or with scopes on them. Thanks for any help

 

[Fleet]

That sorta looks like the mounting for one of these, but the screw holes aren't quite in the right places. My guess is some older aftermarket setup.

http://mauser98k.internetdsl.pl/gwyboren.html

 

[Art Eatman]

Might be for a Weaver side mount. Maybe.

 

[oxide80]

Thanks for info!

 

[GCBurner]

Looks kind of like it was made for this:


Or the three hole type mount:

 

[Vaarok]

Nope, if the holes are punched through the markings it's something done stateside.

 

[oxide80]

Great, thats pretty much what i wanted to know.... i just need to figure out what mount these holes were drilled to fit...