Russian Capture byf 44

I bought this Russian Capture byf 44 from a co-worker Feb.'13 for $250.00 came with a rough CSZ bayonet and 50 rds 1943 of 8mm ammo. The serial # is 6211 e
Is it a low serial number or an early 1944 K98k manufactured rifle?
I think I got a fairly good deal. After I shoot it, few times I'll know for sure.
The previous owner shot it many times with no problems he said.
As far as "re-touching" the carbine I lightly scraped the "Red" shellac off and then DA and fine steel wool then light coats of BLO.
The RC Mauser makes a nice contrast to my excellent condition 1943 Remington Rand M1911A1
Therefore, these are my first comments and contribution to a very interesting forum...
Let me what you think forum members.
"Keep 'em Flying"...MinuteManMike

Were you lucky enough to get any of the numbers to match? The waffenampts have not been peened, that is good. Minimum number of "x" stamps, thats good. Did you put the hood and cleaning rod with it? Usually missing those. I hated the black "blueing" the Rooshins put on mine. I took it off. Is that an original sling?

Cool! I like the stock. You didn't go overboard on it and it still retains some character. Nice waffenampts too. Price was a bargain. Salt Flat

Hi All Thanks for the comments. I got the hood from the previous owner, its a bear to install without the correct tools. The repro sling was from Sarco do not know about the cleaning rod most likely repro to from Sarco. The capture screws were from ebay. No matching numbers but all seem to be quality parts to go with the early 1944 receiver. The stock does have "character" did not try and sand out anything, there all perhaps war dents or teeth marks from hand to hand combat the former (a former Marine) owner said... right! Have not yet shot the RC yet. Bore is fairly good after a hot water wash then a good cleaning. Also just learning about what the Russians did to the metal parts.
What do you think about shooting a 69 year old German Mauser that the Russians worked on?
Should I check head space or just shoot it like the former owner (a former Marine) "ah just shoot it, it'll be fine". He said it was just fine 10 years ago when he last shot it!
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"Keep 'em Flying" ... bullets that is.
MinuteManMike aka Mike

Just shoot it. I have a 27 1938 RC in a rescued stockShoots great

Watch the old ammo. I just bought 3-4 boxes of German WWII ammo. Steel cases with copper bullets. I pulled one and the base of the bullet was rusted. I pulled them all and found several rusted.

I'm waiting for open season on stumps (shooting outside in the soggy Pacific N.W.) in Washington State. I suppose I could shoot at the indoor range with that "loud" and powerful K98k. I don't know if it would be inappropriate they restrict certain types of ammunition (mainly armor piercing, or high power centerfire rifle cartridges). Is the Mauser 8 mm 1943 Turkish ammo a high power cartridge? Seems if its a weapon of war it must be!

How about the Turkish ammo? I bought 5 bandoleers of 1943 Turkish ammo ($30-$35 dollars each) at a local gun show looks clean on the outside.
Have any MILSURP members had any bad experiences with the vintage Turkish ammo? The other available 8mm ammo seems to be Romanian or Iranian (Persian) seems I heard a negative comment or two about those two sources.

I personally would consider the 8mm a high power centerfire cartridge but you should check with your range to see if they do. Full metal jacket may also put it in the armor piercing class for them so check on that as well.

You did well for that price. Don't see many 8mm mausers for that price anymore, even the RC's are over $300 now and that's without all the accessories you got with this one. The bayonet isn't exactly correct for it but it works.

Turk 8mm is hot. Also very corrosive and you must clean with soap and water, then use Hoppes No9 or whatever. I pull the bullets on my Turk ammo and load to 45gr. of powder, then re-seat the bullet. Much nicer load.