Norwegian K98 issue

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The story I have heard follows: The Militia members were allowed to purchase their 98 Mausers for something like $5.00. Many did buy them many did not. The Militia then were turned in their bolt guns and were issued G3's(?), correct if I am wrong. All of the bolt action guns went into storage. A Green Party President ordered all of the bolt guns destroyed as Norways part of the SALT Treaty. Note: the Italians destroyed piles of 7.62mm Garands for the SALT Treaty. I think the Norwegian Navy may still have some and the Rail Road still has some. But they are gone and will not return. Sad, but true.

Steve, the destruction of the bolt action Mausers owned by Norway were in no way connected to the SALT treaties I and II. You can hardly connect a strategic arm to a Mauser rifle. The SALT treaties were in the 70's not the 90's. Norway's Green Party did this on their own. However you cut it, it was a sad day for collectors. It is rumored that the K98's Russia stored were in a round about way connected to the SALT treaty as they removed the front sight protector, cleaning rod and the little screws that locked the triggerguard action screws. Boy, what a huge success that was in the eyes of our politicos!Regards, Rick.

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