WardenWolf
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Well, I recently picked up this nice piece, a sporterized K98. I bought it because I wanted a hunting rifle in 8mm, and while I'd never alter a historical piece myself, I have no qualms about using one that's been tastefully sporterized.
All the Nazi proof marks are intact, and all evidence indicates that the modifications were probably performed in the 1950s or 1960s. The bent-bolt modification is definitely old, as it shows a patina similar to the rest of the rifle. It has a very nice trigger.
The barrel, receiver, and floorplate / trigger section match. The bolt does not. The locking screws are present. Other than that, I don't know much about it.
Can someone help me figure out what year this thing was made? The barrel is stamped 41D201. I'm guessing that means it was manufactured in 1941, but I don't know.
Also, the 3-position safety refuses to go into the 3rd (left) position. It doesn't seem to be a huge deal, as that position just locks the bolt closed, and I have tried repeatedly and cannot get it to fire with the safety in the middle position (pulled the trigger, jolted it, etc.). I therefore have to conclude it's safe, and I just have to make do without this useless feature.
Sorry about the poor picture quality:
All the Nazi proof marks are intact, and all evidence indicates that the modifications were probably performed in the 1950s or 1960s. The bent-bolt modification is definitely old, as it shows a patina similar to the rest of the rifle. It has a very nice trigger.
The barrel, receiver, and floorplate / trigger section match. The bolt does not. The locking screws are present. Other than that, I don't know much about it.
Can someone help me figure out what year this thing was made? The barrel is stamped 41D201. I'm guessing that means it was manufactured in 1941, but I don't know.
Also, the 3-position safety refuses to go into the 3rd (left) position. It doesn't seem to be a huge deal, as that position just locks the bolt closed, and I have tried repeatedly and cannot get it to fire with the safety in the middle position (pulled the trigger, jolted it, etc.). I therefore have to conclude it's safe, and I just have to make do without this useless feature.
Sorry about the poor picture quality: