How difficult is it to get a KAR 98 Stock?

[Flying10uk]

Would there not be any of the stocks from the various export models of Mauser made between the wars that may be compatible with the Kar98?

[Aragorn243]

I was wondering that myself but have not had a chance to pull out any of my South American rifles to compare them too.

Cabelas had one tonight but at over $1100 was WAY overpriced. Ask about it and the guy said the bayonet was worth $300. I asked if it was a sawback and he confirmed it was. Even so at over $800, the rifle is still pretty pricey. Said it was in excellent condition but was refinished so I don't think the price is justified. I didn't bother looking at it, it was in the case in the Gun Library.

[Calif-Steve]

Hard to find one with a decent barrel. I have owned 3-4 over the years and only one had an OK bore. Wood is not available, perhaps someone in Europe might have seen a stock. Just don't see the wood often. Try Ebay and here, this site. Also go to CMP and post on their wanted ads. Good luck.

[Calif-Steve]

Let me add one more thing. The wood is hard to find but you must also find the proper barrel bands. They are not around, but a closed up gun shop is a start. (Hint) They do not take the standard Kar98k barrel bands, but use their own bands. Just keep that in mind.

[HOOKED ON HISTORY]

I think the Polish KAR 98AZ wood is similar of not exact. Wood or a doner might be easier to find and less costly if it fits and is correct enough.
The bolt disk & stacking stake seem to be the primary differance.

[Aragorn243]

The bore on this one is mint, that's what is creating the quandary. The metal is in excellent shape and if I could even find a crap worn out KAR98a, I could put this one inside it and have a great rifle.

Polish wood is probably almost as hard to find. I did think of that as I do have a Radom and I know they used some German guns to assemble them.

[Calif-Steve]

The price is right. Grab it and start looking. Good luck.

[villiers]

http://www.egun.de/market/item.php?id=5954526

http://www.egun.de/market/item.php?id=5964739

`Tis the main German site, but they understand English and shipping shouldn´t be much of a prob. (except for the length). There should also be plenty more ... just use the search engine.h

[Aragorn243]

German site might be useful but those two you listed are the later K98. I have created some confusion by calling it a KAR98. KAR98a would be more accurate. It's the WWI model which is why it's so hard to find.

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The price is right. Grab it and start looking. Good luck.

I'm pretty close to doing that. Shop closed until Tuesday and I need to scrape together some cash.

[jbert27]

Looking for a KAR98A WWI stock as well. Unicorn metal parts seem hard to come by. Will share if sources are available...