Rc 98k

Been wanting a Mauser and was just about to buy an m48 when I ran across this one. It is hard to beat the look of a German 98k even if it is a mixed serial number RC with an incorrect finish. Is it me or are these things just very hard to find nowadays? I had to pay more than I wanted to at $425 shipped but am happy just the same as I have my favorite variant without paying out the wazoo for an all original/correct gun and I can shoot the snot out of it without worrying about losing value. :dancingbanana: I once inherited a pre war commercial sporting rifle that was a work of art but it happened to come from my "ex" father in law and I felt the right thing to do was leave it in that family so I have been needing some kind of replacement every since. This will satisfy for my purposes.

I would not want to pay $425.00 for that rifle. How is the bore? Must be good for that money. It is a nice enough RC 98k, but you can find them in better shape for about that money. Try the big gunshows and be ready to pay cash.

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Originally Posted by Calif-Steve

I would not want to pay $425.00 for that rifle. How is the bore? Must be good for that money. It is a nice enough RC 98k, but you can find them in better shape for about that money. Try the big gunshows and be ready to pay cash.

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I live in NE Oregon where it is difficult to find variety and good prices and there are no big shows. So my choices were this or an M48 in better condition and matching for $75 less. I am not a collector so it is perfect for me and I really have no interest in traveling long distance to get a slightly better deal. I remember when these were half this price but at the time I had a very nice pre war commercial Mauser that was more than I needed to satisfy. I also lived in SW Oregon at the time where this kind of rifle is dirt cheap. So I was aware that they can be had cheaper or prettier at times but this one was here now when I wanted it so it is a match made in heaven :) . The bore isn't mint but it is pretty good.

Looks "Great" to me !! as long as your happy, :D that's all that matters :thup:
now go shoot that thing !! and show us a range report !
I have a duv 41 - 98k with a badly pitted, sewer pipe barrel and strong rifling that shoots about 4" @ 100, which I think is pretty good considering the condition, love that gun.:D

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Originally Posted by tahoe2

Looks "Great" to me !! as long as your happy, :D that's all that matters :thup:
now go shoot that thing !! and show us a range report !
I have a duv 41 - 98k with a badly pitted, sewer pipe barrel and strong rifling that shoots about 4" @ 100, which I think is pretty good considering the condition, love that gun.:D

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Yes I will get on shooting it as soon as I can get some brass, dies and bullets. The young man of whom I left my prewar commercial Mauser with also got my dies, brass, and bullets as I was feeling generous and not wanting to leave that family with a bad name after inheriting that rifle from my ex father in law. He tried to give me his entire gun collection one time as I was always fixing things for him but knowing he had another daughter besides my ex wife and several grand children I decided against accepting that in exchange for self respect and peace of mind.

Bearstopper, I like it. It has history! I have a 237 Code that looks similar. What I really like is that the waffenamts and other markings are still present. I have a DOT 43 that has had the waffenamts peened out--ugh! Salt Flat

Enjoy it and shoot it. I have one as a shooter. It has its history. Probably carried by a young infantryman doing his duty for country. Some like em, some dont. To each his own. This is America, own at least one.

I don't think it looks bad or is a terrible deal. Prices of RC's have gone way up and the price you paid is about the lowest I've seen in a year or two when I've even seen one. M48's are even starting to be in short supply and prices of both them and Turk Mausers are creeping up.

I remember when I got mine a couple of years ago and some were saying I paid too much when I paid about $75 less than the local going rate. Value has almost doubled in the relatively short time I've had it and I expect they will continue to rise.

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Originally Posted by Aragorn243

I don't think it looks bad or is a terrible deal. Prices of RC's have gone way up and the price you paid is about the lowest I've seen in a year or two when I've even seen one. M48's are even starting to be in short supply and prices of both them and Turk Mausers are creeping up.

I remember when I got mine a couple of years ago and some were saying I paid too much when I paid about $75 less than the local going rate. Value has almost doubled in the relatively short time I've had it and I expect they will continue to rise.

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I did a thorough online search and I couldn't find anything resembling a better deal! I have been to an awful lot of gun shows and I see everything but a K98K.

Sarco had one beat to crap RC in their rack when I was up there a few weeks ago. I don't remember the price but I'm thinking it was over $400 and this was NOT a good looking piece, plus the bore was dark.

That rifle here in Wisconsin would go for substantially more than $425 at a gun show in my opinion. I think you did just fine. Have fun with it!

I see nothing wrong with that rifle at all! I think you did very good for the price!
About all RCs are now bringing $400+ unless rough as hell.
Sarge

Nice looking Russian. I don't think the price is too bad considering the supply is drying up and demand is still high. People seem to have a fascination with Nazi marked mausers and prices are only going up. Here in Canada RC'S are going like hotcakes at $600-$700 with no end in sight. A bolt mismatch in good shape will fetch $1500 and all matching rifles even in common codes fetch $2000-$2500.

Well this rifle turned out to be a gem. The pics make the stock look beat somewhat but it is nearly perfect as is the bore. There is some minor handling on the ugly Russian metal finish but looks almost new as well. The best part is I got my brass in yesterday from a guy who also included some pulled bullets which appear to be the Romanian 155ish grain FMJBT steel core. Quite the interesting bullet as at first glance it appears to be a much heavier bullet due to composition that seems to lack lead. These had fairly deep crimp dents in them just below the red line of sealant but since I have so many irons in the fire lately they were all I had to throw downrange until next payday. Pleasantly surprised that 48 grains of H4895 was quite accurate although crono'd a tad slower than I was expecting. I averaged about 2650 FPS MV and a tight well centered cluster slightly low at 100 yards at the 100m sight setting. I got roughly 2.5 MOA which is as good as my eyes can shoot irons even out of an M1A NM! I do believe that this thing is a slightly better shooter than my 1903A3 even with a perceived inferior sighting system. I only hope I can find a commercial bullet that will at least duplicate this first try at a handload for it.

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I see nothing wrong with that rifle at all! I think you did very good for the price!
About all RCs are now bringing $400+ unless rough as hell.
Sarge

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I concur Sarge. Plus it has WWII History and it's interesting. The markings aren't obliterated as many were during the Russian Capture rebuilds.

Yes Bearstopper, five or more years ago the market was saturated here and you could find many RC's at gun shows in the D/FW area for a little less than you paid. I've been attending shows here over the past six months (we have a large show in my area every couple of weeks or so) and have not even seen one RC for sale. Figuring inflation and not as many available I think you did very good.

I bought a nice clean RC a few years ago and it shoots awesome. No, it's not a rare original but it cost so much less and I loved shooting it.