Mauser K98

[fwm]

I have the chance to buy a beautiful K98. It's a DOT 1944 and has what I think is a VZ24 bayonet. I believe it may be a Czech refurb. All numbers match except the rear sight base and sight parts and the safety is electropenciled to match. The stock is number to the rifle as well, but I think it may have been new at time of refurb. Looking for some feedback on what to pay. Thanks in advance

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[Sarge]

For starts, some photos would help ID what you have.
Are there any other pencil etched nrs on the rifle? Is there a ser nr on the left side of the stock? Is there an X on the Rec or possible the bbl between the rear sight & rec? Any import marks? Does it have the stamped large winter trigger guard?
Sarge

[fwm]

I really can't get pics. I can't find any Russian capture X, there are no import markings. The only EP'd part is the safety wing. I have noticed on further inspection that the rear sight parts don't match, but retain their original numbers. The stock doesn't have a number on the left, but rather under the buttstock, going across the bottom of the stock. This is one of the items that makes me think it is a Czech refurb. Also the front sight has a winged guard like the VZ24s. Thanks for the help so far.

[Sarge]

Well, with that front sight it is most definately Not an original WW 2 built rifle.
Without photos I have no other ideas.
Sarge