Jun 16, 2016 · From the American Rifleman archives is the story of the K98k, equipped with the low-power, long-eye-relief Zf 41 scope, it was the most numerous German sniper rifle of World War II.

Feb 8, 2015 · ZF41/1 is a simplified version of ZF41 and has less lenses. It has 7 elements in 4 groups. 2 in objective, 2+2 for erecting, 1 for ocular. I do not know what exact difference is made with 2 less lenses than ZF41, but I am sure that the quality of view is poorer.

Surviving wartime documents discussing the Zf. 41 are limited so this is a educated guess. Both firms were delivering rifles by late 1941, but by late 1942 BLM stopped producing K98ks altogether. Borsigwalde continued to produce K98ks (and Zf. 41s) until late 1943.

Mar 28, 2010 · Starting from 1941 the short 1.5x Zielfernrohr 41 (Zf41) telescopic sight was fitted to some Karabiner 98k rifles for sharpshooting use. The Zf-41 was in fact the first attempt to provide the ordinary infantryman with a rifle capable of being used, if not for pure sniping, then at least for sharpshooting.

Dec 20, 2024 · ZF39 and ZF41 are different animals altogether . Here are pics of ZF41 rifle with mount & scope , this scope & mount is the only scope & mount that will fit a ZF41 Rifle.

Feb 7, 2015 · In the old book "The German Sniper 1914-1945" by Peter R. Seich on the page214, there is a picture of ZF41 with a lower serial number of KKW on the mount. The caption says: A "ddv" code ZF41 sight originally paired with a Gustloff KKW rifle (143635).

May 11, 2024 · The ZF41 is stamped with an example of the broken die Test stamp, also the Test eagle on the receiver is not broken, but shows a defect. The coin microscope magnification reveals original blue typified by the upset caused by stamping numbers ETC. The safety is also numbered in a "musical" fashion identical to my other K98K ZF41.

Dec 31, 2014 · The ZF-41 was a tiny 1.5x optic made in large numbers by Germany during WWII. It is a long eye relief design, mounting over the rear sight of a K98k, and allowing unimpeded up for stripper clips for reloading. These scopes are generally though to have been complete failures, and a huge disappointment to German

Dec 17, 2018 · In its most common version, the K98k mounted a sturdy V-­notch so-called “rollercoaster” rear sight graduated to 2,000 meters and a drift-­adjustable front blade. Chambered in the excellent 7.92x57mm (aka 8mm Mauser) round it, this a very accurate rifle. When scoped-­up, it was lethal for sniping.

Sep 23, 2019 · Zf41 rifles are one of the most difficult German rifles to authenticate. The stock is wrong on you rifle and this is one of the key things used to determine if a rifle is real or not. Also your scope mount is from a late byf rifle. There are no …