So, I acquired this new k98 and I'm pretty sure its obviously not a original war era.
any light you guys could shed on this mis-matched rifle?
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So, I acquired this new k98 and I'm pretty sure its obviously not a original war era.
any light you guys could shed on this mis-matched rifle?
Obvious MM. but why would you say not war era? 1940
Re-built and re-blued. A nice 1940 Kar98. Any import markings on the barrel? Recent imports have been coming out of Ukraine and generally look decent.
where would I find the marking?Quote:
Originally Posted by Calif-Steve
kinda feared that. worth keeping?Quote:
Originally Posted by NRA
No not worth keeping you better send it to me:DQuote:
Originally Posted by kennyclone
haha, I'll take that as a yes.Quote:
Originally Posted by NRA
still live and learn. thanks though!
It looks like a nice rifle. It is WWII era, it was made in 1940. It just has mis-matched parts which isn't unusual. Obviously doesn't make it a top notch collectible but these are going up in value all the same.
It doesn't look like it has the Russian Capture "X" on it which most coming out of the Ukraine have. Import mark is usually near the end of the barrel. Russian captures will also have a serial number stamped in the butt stock and usually electro penciled serials on the major parts.
Does the stock have the eagle markings intact?
dont notice any markings on the barrel and dont see any on the stock.Quote:
Originally Posted by Aragorn243
oh well.
Rifle does not look slick enough to be a current MM redo to me. The markings seem to show a bit of wear as well. The MMs seem to have suspiciously crisp looking markings on the metal.
That is my novice view but I am certain lots of K98 guys here can give a more educated opinion.
By MM I meant mis matched, I did not mean the 8 letter Mitchells word. I like it, kinda curious what you paid?
Sorry, I thought you used "MM" to keep from letting Mitchells Mausers pass your lips. I would be pleased to find a mis matched K98 in that shape but alas to this point no luck.
I think you misunderstand a little. No import markings is a GOOD thing. No Russian Capture markings is a GOOD thing. Not sure if Canada requires import markings, just realized that is where you are from.Quote:
Originally Posted by kennyclone
This is a bitsa, regardless of who put the bits together. Finish and wear of barrel ring, wood and recoil bolt just do not match. Number on barrel ring does not match number on trigger guard screw does not match number on trigger guard does not match number on magazine cover ... I cannot place a collector value on it, as I am not a collector, but I suspect it is not much. So, for me, the question is: how does it shoot?