Would there not be any of the stocks from the various export models of Mauser made between the wars that may be compatible with the Kar98?
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Would there not be any of the stocks from the various export models of Mauser made between the wars that may be compatible with the Kar98?
I was wondering that myself but have not had a chance to pull out any of my South American rifles to compare them too.
Cabelas had one tonight but at over $1100 was WAY overpriced. Ask about it and the guy said the bayonet was worth $300. I asked if it was a sawback and he confirmed it was. Even so at over $800, the rifle is still pretty pricey. Said it was in excellent condition but was refinished so I don't think the price is justified. I didn't bother looking at it, it was in the case in the Gun Library.
Hard to find one with a decent barrel. I have owned 3-4 over the years and only one had an OK bore. Wood is not available, perhaps someone in Europe might have seen a stock. Just don't see the wood often. Try Ebay and here, this site. Also go to CMP and post on their wanted ads. Good luck.
Let me add one more thing. The wood is hard to find but you must also find the proper barrel bands. They are not around, but a closed up gun shop is a start. (Hint) They do not take the standard Kar98k barrel bands, but use their own bands. Just keep that in mind.
I think the Polish KAR 98AZ wood is similar of not exact. Wood or a doner might be easier to find and less costly if it fits and is correct enough.
The bolt disk & stacking stake seem to be the primary differance.
The bore on this one is mint, that's what is creating the quandary. The metal is in excellent shape and if I could even find a crap worn out KAR98a, I could put this one inside it and have a great rifle.
Polish wood is probably almost as hard to find. I did think of that as I do have a Radom and I know they used some German guns to assemble them.
The price is right. Grab it and start looking. Good luck.
http://www.egun.de/market/item.php?id=5954526
http://www.egun.de/market/item.php?id=5964739
`Tis the main German site, but they understand English and shipping shouldn´t be much of a prob. (except for the length). There should also be plenty more ... just use the search engine.h
German site might be useful but those two you listed are the later K98. I have created some confusion by calling it a KAR98. KAR98a would be more accurate. It's the WWI model which is why it's so hard to find.
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I'm pretty close to doing that. Shop closed until Tuesday and I need to scrape together some cash.
Looking for a KAR98A WWI stock as well. Unicorn metal parts seem hard to come by. Will share if sources are available...