RJH and DONS may very well be correct. Let me explain my confusion.
In "Mauser, Walther & Mannlicher Firearms" by W.H.B. Smith, the Type B Sporter is described in five variations all of which having "hinged magazine plate with lever release, walnut stock with cheek piece full checkered and steel capped pistol grip". On page 158 a photo of a type "B" Model 98-08 (which appears to be identical to my rifle) is shown having neither the hinged magazine plate with lever release nor a steel capped pistol grip the caption mentions that it has "special hunting sights" but shows a tangent sight. No mention is made of a type C.
In "Mauser Bolt Rifles" by Ludwig Olson Third Edition, on page 224 shows a photo identified as a Type B. Pattern No. 60 with scope that has a full checker ed stock with double triggers, steel cap pistol grip and lever release magazine plate. On page 228 is a photo identified as and "Early Oberndorf sporting rifle", that appears identical to mine. Perhaps it would be better to describe my rifle as "early" with out reference to Type A , B, or C, I don't know. What do you all think?
Page 227 shows a rifle as described by RJH with stepped barrel identified as an "Oberndorf Mauser Army Hunting rifle". No reference to Type A or B.
Thus my confusion and I am ready to call it what ever is deemed appropriate and I am just looking forward to shooting it.
This is a great forum and I appreciate all of the comments.
