FN Mauser pattern rifles compatible parts with a Mauser made rifle

[Jasonmackuk]

Hi I’ve got a FN 1924/30 pattern rifle that’s been around it’s now in a K98K pattern will a Standard Mauser K98K Rear sight fit on the FN ?
I have the original but it’s not in the best of condition

 

[Dave DeLaurant]

Hi I’ve got a FN 1924/30 pattern rifle that’s been around it’s now in a K98K pattern will a Standard Mauser K98K fit on the FN ?
I have the original but it’s not in the best of condition

Which parts do you have in mind?

There is a fair degree of component interchangability between German and FN Mausers of the 98 pattern (assuming the same action length), but factory hand fitting was the norm for things like bolt sleeves, safeties, cocking pieces, firing pins, etc. Bolt bodies may swap, but headspace is likely to be incorrect.

BTW, that's one of the main reasons why the Germans usually stamped numbers on everything after assembly: to avoid mixing up fitted parts from different rifles.

 

[Jasonmackuk]

I’m sorry I missed out Rear sight

 

[Dave DeLaurant]

I’m sorry I missed out Rear sight

The rear leaf might be a direct swap or might not. As to whether the graduations would be appropriate, that depends on the chambering and barrel length -- the sight tangents are calibrated pretty specifically.

The base in your photos looks as though a standard K98k rear leaf should fit, or at least could be made to fit, but the ramp might take more doing.

BTW, Liberty Tree supposedly has actual FN K98 sight leaves for sale, but their K98 ramps may be from some other supply chain altogether:

https://www.libertytreecollectors.com/productcart/pc/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=40