New Yugo K98

Recently glommed this Yugo K98. Seems pretty garden variety, but the price was good and I needed it to round out my Yugo Mauser collection. I've heard that these frequently have had new barrels installed by the Yugoslavians..any truth to that?

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...10/K9848-1.jpg
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Description advised:
Yugoslavian Model 98 bolt action rifle. Cal. 8mm. 24" bbl. SN 6742. Patina finish on metal, walnut stock shows deep handling marks. Receiver is stamped "PREDUZECH 44"

One question..are these about the same value as an RC K98?

They received new barrels if necessary, like mine or example. They used a "go-no go" gauge to determine if it needs a new barrel. Mine wil deliver sub MOA groups which is very good for such a rifle.
The stock was seldom replaced but missing fittings quite frequently. Anyway these PREDUZECE 44 (meaning: enterprise 44) were the first to be used up in post war Yugoslavia before starting the M48 production.
Enjoy your purchase
cheers