K98
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original K98 with matching serials is a $1500 gun if it's in good shape at all. This is not the way to go for a "shooter" K98. This is for collector's only, although some collectors shoot their prizes.
On a "Russian Capture" K98, the Russians put their own serials on the stock, bolt, and floorplate that were matched to the receiver number. These guns were all built up from parts of disassembled captured K98's from WWII. The captured guns were not kept intact, but all broken down in to parts. Some receivers were marked with an X, some where not. Most were reblued. Stocks finished with shellac.
There were also Yugo "capture" rifles, which are also similar guns built up of parts by the Yugos, postwar. Many of these rifles are in very good shape and make excellent shooters.
Many other countries used German K98 rifles in the postwar period. French, Iran, Israel, Norway to name a few. This is the focus of my rifle collection. Postwar K98 rifles used by various countries. The current price for a nice condition common postwar K98 with a fine bore, either Russian or Yugoslavian, is around $350. Lower grade bores bring less money. Pay the money for a fine bore.
These best place to learn and ask questions about K98's is on this forum on
the Gunboards --
http://forums.gunboards.com/forumdisplay.php?6-The-K98-Mauser-Forum
good shooting, dxr
Top to bottom - First two are Yugo, then a Norwegian, then an Israeli gun, last is a Russian capture K98.
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