M1 Garand for a Sauer CE K98

Hello everyone again,


I know this is probably like the third trade evaluation I've made with the Garand. I've not had much luck with these deals Lol. First off, I'll say that my knowledge on K98s are limited so this post will also serve as a learning lesson.

I have someone offering me a 1943 Sauer CE code K98 all matching but the bolt. It is in fine shape and seems to be a very nice rifle. I will be giving him my HRA M1 Garand plus about $150 for it. Is this a fair deal? Pictures are posted below.

M1 Garand: (Copied from another post.)

From what I have gathered it is post-Korean War HRA receiver. It has essentially all other Springfield parts. The op-rod is uncut, the stock has handling marks but is otherwise good. The bore appears to be quite nice. The barrel was evidently replaced with a 1963 Springfield. I am not sure if this means that it was arsenal refurbished in 1963 or if it is just a mix-match. I basically paid $1000 cash for it.

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K98:

From what he has told me this K98 is a 1943 Sauer CE. It is all matching except for the bolt. It has no import marks, no capture marks, etc. Metal and stock finish appears to be great, bore seems to be great. There is like one knick in the stock. Waffenamps still intact. Comes with original sling and a decent bit of ammo.

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Thanks for the help, as always if you need any more pics or info just let me know.

Trade even up if you would rather have the Mauser. No way I'd pay boot for a bolt mismatch.

Nice looking K98 but I wouldn't trade an M1 for it...how much ammo are you talking about? What you actually paid for the M1 is inconsequential now. It's worth what it's worth. If you're that eager to rid yourself of the M1 then sell it and apply the cash by itself to a deal...

Well essentially Im not paying him anything. Im giving him a Finnish Marked Carcano and he is giving me back about $150 worth of various ammo and AR parts. That leaves about $150 left on trade value of the carcano. But to be honest, Ive been trying to rid myself of that thing for months. Also he is driving pretty far to meet me. I had thought even a bolt mismatch is still worth well over 1000, at least from what Ive seen on Gunbroker. So you guys dont think it is worth that much?

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Originally Posted by neoisprettycool

Well essentially Im not paying him anything. Im giving him a Finnish Marked Carcano and he is giving me back about $150 worth of various ammo and AR parts. That leaves about $150 left on trade value of the carcano.

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I've missed something, none of this matches the first post...

I didn't want to try to explain the whole carcano thing I figured it was easier to just say Im giving him 150 cash. Sorry for the confusion

First off don't go by what you see on Gun Broker or any auction site. They really are not very accurate. Most of what is listed does not sell for the inflated prices being asked. A real true bring back with a matching bolt would sell for the asking price but a miss matched bolt, then no it is not worth the $1000.

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Originally Posted by Bruce McAskill

First off don't go by what you see on Gun Broker or any auction site. They really are not very accurate. Most of what is listed does not sell for the inflated prices being asked.

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Just an FYI, if you have an account you can search completed listings on gunbroker through their advanced search. You can then omit listings with a reserve. Finally, sort by number of bids.
With this series of steps you can then see exactly what something is selling for.
I use this a lot for researching things. Guns, ammo, parts.

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Originally Posted by neoisprettycool

I didn't want to try to explain the whole carcano thing

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But, post one shows you trading an M1 rifle, then after we start that you shift to a Carcano... Yes, I'd trade a Carcano for a K98.

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Originally Posted by browningautorifle

But, post one shows you trading an M1 rifle, then after we start that you shift to a Carcano... Yes, I'd trade a Carcano for a K98.

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Haha, no it is added to the deal with the Garand. Sorry for the confusion